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Already had one classmate leave the qualifying process (didn't show up to class today) One less person on the seniority list!

Strange considering his test scores on the quizzes so far were in the 85-90 range (sat next to me in class)...but I'll take it!

10 guys? What class are you referencing? AC?

Happy New Year everyone. Anyone else attending class this month?

Been a bit quiet in here. How is everyone doing in the process so far? Any new hires already on the field? How was the first day/weeks?

On 12/7/2017 at 9:52 PM, Tk0630 said:

Does anyone know the process for the  medical exam? and what exactly you need to do for it?

Quick physical test:

 1) First simulation was climbing up and down a ladder off the ground to a platform and vice versa which duplicates a train climb

2) Second simulation was pulling a weight pulley (cant remember how heavy it was but nothing to worry about) towards you with both hands to simulate being able to opening car doors

3) Third simulation was walking over a mat which had rocks underneath with beams to duplicate walking over a track/uneven surface. Also have you step over a obstacle to show you can step over the third rail.

Vision test, urine test, hearing test, blood pressure....thats all there is to it. Dont think im forgetting anything.

10 hours ago, LappaJJ said:

Hey Gun, I just passed the s&d on nov. 21st. What exactly is next, Ive read things about a background check, do they contract you to provide information or do they use what’s on file already. Also how long after you passed the examine were you contacted. Congrats BTW

Background check. If any paperwork or verifications need to be made for anything on your resume you will be contacted. Basically your resume will be checked to make sure it is all authentic. After that once that clears, you will be sent an email for medical. After medical, class begins baby!

And they took 2-3 weeks.

14 minutes ago, IronHorse said:

Good luck my friend and congrats!

Hey Ironhorse!

What was medical like by the way? I hear it was the usualy urine test, vision, and some sort of physical test?

Doing my medical on 12/12 and starting the AC class on January 10th 2018!! Lets get it! Now to study the Horns/Whistles packet.

Got my sterling today, 12 steps completed. Back to waiting.

Same here man. I guess theres nothing else left to do but just wait. I'm looking forward to a January class since it seems September is filled

newyorkgrom,

did you already have an account with Sterling or did you have to make a new account? keeps telling me my email is already registered but i have not received an email after requesting a forgotten password.

Anyone who took the 7/17 S&D exam receive the Sterling background check e-mail? It keeps telling me I have an account already but I have requested a 'Forgot Password' email and have not received it yet. I dont remember ever making an account here.

for those that passed the S&D, congrats, but it only gets harder from here until you qualify. Also, word on the street is that they are looking to hire 10 classes of 24 a/c's next year. Something to think about for the ones that havent gotten the call yet.

Awesome, more time to over-study again and make the exams easier like the S&D was.

Exam seemed reaaaal easy, guess i overstudied!

DUDE I was one of the ones who got 100. This test was easy as shit. Did anyone else notice how there were 2 exact Clear/Proceed signals? I had asked the instructor if I was seeing things and she just said whatever lol Free points. I could have sworn I made a mistake or two on the Definitions but NOPE....I was done in 45 minutes...I busted my ass studying for this thing.

Ironhorse did we by chance speak in the lobby? I remembered the individuals who got 100. Linda was so happy to see the high scores lol

I am pumped and ready to go. 10 hours away. Off to bed, good luck to you guys.gals tomorrow!

Hey everyone, I've been following for some time now. I actually just took the s&d last Wednesday with newyorkgrom, we both past. For you guys that are taking the test tomorrow, if you put in the hours to study you will pass with no problem. we had a 22 people show up for the test and about 5 or 6 people got up in the middle of the test and walked out, 11 of us passed. The best advice I can give is try and remember which words are plural and which aren't and try and remember which definitions say from which, at which, in which, upon which. It sounds crazy but that was the trickiest part of the test.

Damn people walked out? Looks like they underestimated how much hours you had to put in to study

tomorrow is the big day...

Anyone ever hear back from newyorkgrom? Was curious to how things went or could shed light on that panel interview. Hope things went well for him/her. Hasnt responded since..

What do you guys mean by paperwork not matching resume? The paperwork from their background check?

Any advice on the panel interview should one pass the S&D exam? I keep hearing just keep safety and customer service at the forefront. But wondering if there was any other info given to those who went through it.

Congrats CT1988. Hope everyone had a great 4th of July.

How is everyone feeling with the material so far? Been reviewing definitions and signals over and over and over and over..... Feeling very confident with over a week left to go. Crazy how at first it seemed like 5 weeks wouldnt be enough but now it seems so doable.

I think worse than failing straight up would be to ace exam, do well on panel interview and to never hear back again. That has got to be killer!

Once we all ace this test, whatever happens next will be out of our control. We can rest easy at night knowing we gave it our all and seized the opportunity. The biggest regret would be not dedicating enough time to our studies and always wondering "what if I had passed..."   Either way we got this! Check in with you guys next week.

Hey Ironhorse,

I JUST got the email confirmation regarding the test for July 17th @ 8am. I just RSVP'd for attendance. And you are definitely right, been hammering away at the flash cards/notes.

As for the signals, theres no big secret other than doing what I did with the definitions: Flash Cards. They especially become easier once you realize the patterns/layouts. 2 1/2 weeks to go, keep at it everyday for at least 3-4 hours theres no reason why we wont pass this thing.

Hell yeah. 3 weeks is still a lot of time to get the signals and review everything. Good pace.

July 17th Hillside 8am 

3 weeks to go. Got 60/72 definitions and 77/125 signals down. 2 weeks will be used for complete review. How is everyone else doing?

Already memorized 77 of the 125 signals. To me the signals are EASY AS CAKE.

The definitions are going to be a pain and the challenge. Some of these lengthy definitions are KILLER.

@Ironhorse

Just to confirm you have a test date of July 17th, 2017 @ Hillside Facility (where we attended the overview) at 8am correct?