New Hire at Airtran

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I have a friend who just called for an October class date. He wants to know what do new-hires do for living arrangements? Per-diem? Etc....anything that he would need to know about ahead of time. Thanks.

 

[FlyAirtran]

Well, most get crashpads. A few start out in the hotels. But they soon realize it gets expensive and get crashpads themselves. No per-diem during training. 70 hours pay. Plenty of crashpads. Do a search on here.

 

[njcapt]

Check out the Quality Inn and Suites near the training center. They give AirTran employees (and soon to be employees) a $35 rate. Plan on staying there for a few nights until you can hook up with an appropriate crash pad. I found one the third day of class where I have my own bed in a two bed room (where the other guy might stay one night a month), wireless, cable, nearby access to grocery stores, bars, and hotels that let you use their vans to get to the airport. $190 a month. I'll stay there at least until I get to bid a line, then I'll probably do the hotel thing.

 

[-9Capt]

The Quality Inn is a dump.

Check out the brand new Clarion right next door. I stay there when needed for training/commuting. It's a few bucks more than the low Quality Inn but well worth it. 404-768-9199

 

[njcapt]

The Quality Inn is a dump.

Check out the brand new Clarion right next door. I stay there when needed for training/commuting. It's a few bucks more than the low Quality Inn but well worth it. 404-768-9199

Well, the Howard Johnson's is a true dump. As long as you get the third floor at the Quality the rooms are OK with indoor entries. The Clarion IS nice, but they're getting $38 a night and seem to sell out for FL folks a lot (got shot down last Tuesday). I'm in a flop house pad now, and have a place to store my beer over the long haul.