HVAC Guys... career question

[ChristianPatriot]

Call the union office which is located by the FedEx center at the airport. They should be able to answer all your questions. UA Local 440 training office 317-856-6426.

Thanks but I topped out last June, I was using myself as an example. Unless you were talking to Brandon, in which case, I beat ya to it

 

[AGarbers]

Thanks but I topped out last June, I was using myself as an example. Unless you were talking to Brandon, in which case, I beat ya to it

I was trying to add what you said in talking to Brandon. I was having trouble wading through all the flaming...

 

[Brandon]

I was trying to add what you said in talking to Brandon. I was having trouble wading through all the flaming...

Thanks guys!
I will be out there either tomorrow or Thursday to get the ball rolling.

 

[Brandon]

Update:
Turned in my paperwork and $20 money order this morning. My test is on June 17.

 

[ghitch75]

Update:
Turned in my paperwork and $20 money order this morning. My test is on June 17.

good for you!!...just sweat my ass off today changing out a air handler and A/C.....setting at home enjoying my A/C!!!...

 

[churchmouse]

Update:
Turned in my paperwork and $20 money order this morning. My test is on June 17.

Best to you in this. I spent over 20 years in the 440 and am glad I did.

 

[Brandon]

Can anyone tell me what I should expect for the testing at Workforce or what ever it is at 3400 Lafayette Rd?

 

[PistolBob]

Might not be a bad idea to go to the library and flip through some BASIC hvac and electrical books. Absorb everything you can, you don't even know how remembering some obscure formula or tidbit of info will save your butt on the job. I wouldn't worry too much about the lack of experience. I sang opera and played classical piano in college.....no I'm not kidding....the most mechanical thing I had ever done was change oil and brakes with my dad.

This is excellent advice. In my almost 40 years of being in the workforce, I have scored at least two decent jobs by going to the library and reading about the job I was about to interview for. Even if you think you know it all, it never hurts to catch up on the trade rags, get a feel for the latest technology, and see what your industry is up to. I once applied to be a printing press operator, because 5 years previous I had taken a printing class in high school...so I went to the library to get refreshed on offset printing, there was a manual for a Chief 17 offset press...I skimmed through it, made note of the controls and sunnofabich if that wasn't the exact same press they wanted an operator for. I walked up to it, turned it on, and described where the ink tray was, how to load the NCR paper, how to mount a plate, and how to control the water and feed speed...got the job. It sucked, but I got it.

 

[churchmouse]

Can anyone tell me what I should expect for the testing at Workforce or what ever it is at 3400 Lafayette Rd?

Mechanical aptitude/math/problem solving stuff.

 

[Brandon]

Took my tests today. I know I missed a few on each of the tests but I feel I did pretty good on all 4 of the tests. Now to wait and see what the results are.

 

[churchmouse]

Took my tests today. I know I missed a few on each of the tests but I feel I did pretty good on all 4 of the tests. Now to wait and see what the results are.

Positive thoughts your way.

 

[Brandon]

Positive thoughts your way.

Thank you!

 

[Brandon]

Got my letter today.
I made at least all the required minimum scores!

Says I am now on the list for an interview which will take place sometime in the spring of 2015 and I will get a certified letter telling me when.

WOOHOO!

 

[churchmouse]

Got my letter today.
I made at least all the required minimum scores!

Says I am now on the list for an interview which will take place sometime in the spring of 2015 and I will get a certified letter telling me when.

WOOHOO!

Not a guarantee but a good step. Congrates.

 

[Brandon]

Not a guarantee but a good step. Congrates.

It's about the best I could of asked for... much better then "we are sorry to inform you, you did not meet the minimums."

 

[AGarbers]

Good Job! If you get accepted make the most of it. I see so many young guys that are in the program that don't realize what a gift they have been given.

Got my letter today.
I made at least all the required minimum scores!

Says I am now on the list for an interview which will take place sometime in the spring of 2015 and I will get a certified letter telling me when.

WOOHOO!

 

[churchmouse]

Good Job! If you get accepted make the most of it. I see so many young guys that are in the program that don't realize what a gift they have been given.

Man that is so true.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Good Job! If you get accepted make the most of it. I see so many young guys that are in the program that don't realize what a gift they have been given.

Amen

 

[Brandon]

Update:
March 10th I have my interview.

The letter also stated on March 3rd, there is an hour long meeting for people to hear about the job/training/experience and a q & a afterwards. Guess I will be there as its a few days before my interview.

 

[1911ly]

Update:
March 10th I have my interview.

The letter also stated on March 3rd, there is an hour long meeting for people to hear about the job/training/experience and a q & a afterwards. Guess I will be there as its a few days before my interview.

Best of luck to you Brandon!!!