WestEndMan Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5276 Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) You won't be out of the mercy of the crew office for at least a few years. But then again, I've talked to a few ppl who took this test, got called a year before me and they have a pick job now. Next week i get my first pick ever. Won't get much. Probably just be able to pick my days off,shift and possibly vacation time. Who knows. Edited September 30, 2015 by WestEndMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5277 Posted September 30, 2015 how long youve been on the job westend man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEndMan Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5278 Posted September 30, 2015 Been with MTA for 15 months, on my own and on the road for 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5279 Posted September 30, 2015 cool bro, goodluck on the picks man..one day i hope to be in your shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker013 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5280 Posted September 30, 2015 How is training going for you breaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeems1 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5281 Posted October 1, 2015 Anyone know or heard if any new letters went out? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5282 Posted October 1, 2015 hey guys, question -during your first week of orientation we will choose our divisions? now say i pick division B and during training we will be within ONLY b division yards? we wouldnt have to travel to A divisions yards? or do we still need to go to the BX even though we choose B division during training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etrain Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5283 Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) hey guys, question -during your first week of orientation we will choose our divisions? now say i pick division B and during training we will be within ONLY b division yards? we wouldnt have to travel to A divisions yards? or do we still need to go to the BX even though we choose B division during training? If you pick B division, you only go to B division Yards, but Concourse Yard a B division Yard is in the Bronx right by Bedford Park Blvd If you know the Bronx ,also 207 Yard is in northern Manhattan pretty far from Brooklyn. Edited October 1, 2015 by Etrain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5284 Posted October 1, 2015 thank you for that info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etrain Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5285 Posted October 1, 2015 thank you for that info Np. Hope you get that call soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5286 Posted October 1, 2015 Thanks man,I actually start on 10/26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeems1 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5287 Posted October 1, 2015 best of luck @tprashad. hope to be there as well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etrain Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5288 Posted October 1, 2015 Thanks man,I actually start on 10/26 Ok Cool dude, Just know that you will encounter mostly good people down here looking to help you, so just like here just ask for help and you will get it. Good luck on your training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5289 Posted October 1, 2015 Thsnks man appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5290 Posted October 1, 2015 i know the MTA TO starts at 31.87 per hour, what is the top pay for a MTA To? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeems1 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5291 Posted October 1, 2015 @runningonrails, were you able to get through to Ms.Rivea? any updates you know of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikNYC Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5292 Posted October 1, 2015 I was told today, that there will be new induction classes ever month, until December. IDK about next year. i know the MTA TO starts at 31.87 per hour, what is the top pay for a MTA To? Top pay is about $33 and change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeems1 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5293 Posted October 1, 2015 @Erik, hopefully some new letters will go out before the New Year. obviously some people went for drug tests and still waiting for their medicals. so maybe they called in the numbers that they needed for remainder of the year? Erik do you know how many people per class about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5294 Posted October 1, 2015 hey Mikeems, when i was on my interview, my investigator told me they will be hiring off the current list like crazy..40-60 people per month keep in mind a lot of people didnt pass the DT or just declined the position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeems1 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5295 Posted October 1, 2015 Tks Tprashad, helps to hear that. I'm sure you understand my worrying knwoing we have a year left on list and so close but yet no cigar lol ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5296 Posted October 1, 2015 you will soon be smoking that cigar when you receive that letter, ift was the best feeling to know i took this test in 2009 and now received a letter..my heads been pounding me lately because im quite nervous when i start and plus i put my notice with my current job so its like no turning back now for me..i have to do this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeems1 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5297 Posted October 1, 2015 i hear you. i been in the same industry for 14 years and know the feeling. im in healthcare all that time but healthcare industry as we all know is just taking course on the wrong side. That's why i am eager to change course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5298 Posted October 1, 2015 mind me asking what you did, i do medical billing but im not certified so i might as well get out while i can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeems1 Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5299 Posted October 1, 2015 High level management for an EMS agency currently. Yes going to TO would be a pay cut but i see much more longevity in the long run for me and my family. Can't just look at status quot, need to think long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTAhopefullMatt Posted October 1, 2015 Share #5300 Posted October 1, 2015 They generally hire 40-50 train operators a month, and 50-60 conductors. We're grouped together administratively and enter school car together but the classes separate a few days later. Yes, anticipate a lot of hiring due to retirements, promotions, and a significant percentage of train operators who don't make it out of school car or probation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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