Myrtle Local Posted July 15, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 15, 2009 I applied for this position in the NY division last month through Amtrak's website and just got a letter to come to the testing/orientation session in a few weeks. Just wondering if anyone here has ever been to one and what to expect, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted July 15, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 15, 2009 Wow, all I can say is that it's so fast comparing to NYCT, when you could only get called in years! I wish you the best of luck. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted July 15, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 15, 2009 I applied for this position in the NY division last month through Amtrak's website and just got a letter to come to the testing/orientation session in a few weeks. Just wondering if anyone here has ever been to one and what to expect, thanks! I applied in October 2006 for the same position. They sent me a letter to go to a group interview down in Newark. Lets just say, the pencil I was using was more educated and qualified then the people who showed up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Local Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted July 15, 2009 I applied in October 2006 for the same position. They sent me a letter to go to a group interview down in Newark. Lets just say, the pencil I was using was more educated and qualified then the people who showed up.... Yeah I was definitely expecting that! Makes it easier for me! If you don't mind me asking, what was the outcome? Were you not interested in the position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted July 15, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 15, 2009 Yeah I was definitely expecting that! Makes it easier for me! If you don't mind me asking, what was the outcome? Were you not interested in the position? I know for a fact that I passed everything... A few weeks later, they sent me a letter in the mail, that I wasn't qualified.. Ripped up the letter, and threw it out... To tell you the truth, I was actually a little relieved that I wasn't going to work for them. After viewing who my co-workers would be...:tdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted July 15, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 15, 2009 Wow, all I can say is that it's so fast comparing to NYCT, when you could only get called in years! I wish you the best of luck. :cool: NYCT is easier to get into compared to Amtrak and other freight railroads since you don't need railroad experience with the MTA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Local Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted July 15, 2009 I know for a fact that I passed everything... A few weeks later, they sent me a letter in the mail, that I wasn't qualified.. Ripped up the letter, and threw it out... To tell you the truth, I was actually a little relieved that I wasn't going to work for them. After viewing who my co-workers would be...:tdown: Yeah I hear ya on that. I guess I'll see what happens, I've been unemployed for a few months so I can't be picky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted July 16, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 16, 2009 NYCT is easier to get into compared to Amtrak and other freight railroads since you don't need railroad experience with the MTA. Depends what position you start at. I don't think the waiting period is worth it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Local Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted July 31, 2009 Went in for my test earlier this week, pretty easy since it was just a basic skills test. I have to call Monday to find out results and if I passed then I can schedule an interview. Apparently there a little over 800 applicants and they selected about 40 people to take the test for the 8 open positions. The training class begins Aug 24th so I'll know in a few weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted July 31, 2009 Share #10 Posted July 31, 2009 Even if your group has unsavory folks in it, doesn't mean they will get hired. The crews i've interacted with over the years have all been top noch professionals in every aspect. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Transit TO Posted August 3, 2009 Share #11 Posted August 3, 2009 In my orientation to , we had a fella who was a former train operator, who left to go work for Amtrak. He had a girl up in Maine or Vt, so he moved up there and took a tower position with Amtrak. Girl didn't last long, which was bad enough, but then his paycheck bounced! :eek: Hightailed it back to NY & They pulled him from the class, and sent him thru a refresher, not the full school car.. The advantage of going with Amtrak is it is a real railroad. With the experience, you can take a RR job anywhere in the country.. If I was starting out, no family/responsibilities, I'd jump on it.. All the best, learn alot, & enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Local Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted August 4, 2009 The advantage of going with Amtrak is it is a real railroad. With the experience, you can take a RR job anywhere in the country.. If I was starting out, no family/responsibilities, I'd jump on it.. All the best, learn alot, & enjoy it! Thanks, I plan to jump on it if I get the job! Sure the starting position is extra board but that's how alot of people have started out. I'm pretty much starting over because I no longer have a desire to work in the industry I was in since I graduated college. Figured this is a great opportunity to learn! Just have to ace the interview next week and I'll be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Local Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted August 17, 2009 Passed the basic skills test, aced the interview and passed the physical exam/drug test so I'm in at Amtrak and will be going to Wilmington, De for 7 weeks of training starting Aug 24th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted August 17, 2009 Share #14 Posted August 17, 2009 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Local Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted August 17, 2009 Congrats! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted August 17, 2009 Share #16 Posted August 17, 2009 Wow, congrats! I hope everything goes smoothly. And I hope I can see you in my city of Wilmington, I'm going to New York on the 24th though lol. Maybe we'll crisscross each other in the way! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruticus Posted August 20, 2009 Share #17 Posted August 20, 2009 Good job man hope all goes well for you I have a few friends who are Conductors for Canadian Pacific a bit different but hey you got a good job that's what counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted August 20, 2009 Share #18 Posted August 20, 2009 Congrats Man :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 20, 2009 Share #19 Posted August 20, 2009 Congratulations! :tup: Good luck and keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Local Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share #20 Posted August 24, 2009 Good job man hope all goes well for you I have a few friends who are Conductors for Canadian Pacific a bit different but hey you got a good job that's what counts. Congrats Man :tup: Congratulations! :tup: Good luck and keep us posted. Thanks guys! I look forward to keeping everyone posted! Anyone that ever has any questions for me, don't hesitate to send me a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Local Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share #21 Posted September 16, 2009 Just wanted to update you guys (anyone who is interested) that I'm in my 3rd week of training here in Wilmington, still have 6 left. Had the signal indication test today and have the NORAC final on Friday. Glad those signals are out of the way though for now (had to hand write every indication for the signal). If anyone has any questions that I can answer about the hiring process or what the training is like that feel free to ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA 8th Avenue Posted September 17, 2009 Share #22 Posted September 17, 2009 congrats on your success! keep it up hope you enjoy and stay in it as long as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted September 29, 2009 Share #23 Posted September 29, 2009 How's Wilmington and training going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Local Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share #24 Posted September 29, 2009 How's Wilmington and training going? Training is going good, just hit the halfway point...one month down, one more to go. Doing air brake guidelines most of this week then car handling next week. Wilmington is ok, staying in a place down on the riverfront not too far from the training center. I definitely look forward to going home on the weekends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIRR 154 Posted September 29, 2009 Share #25 Posted September 29, 2009 Training is going good, just hit the halfway point...one month down, one more to go. Doing air brake guidelines most of this week then car handling next week. Wilmington is ok, staying in a place down on the riverfront not too far from the training center. I definitely look forward to going home on the weekends! Good luck the rest of the way...:tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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