by Pog3531
I have a few questions here pertaining to hiriring as an Assistant Conductor and also passenger engineer trainee. First is for the A/C position in Philadelphia. Per the Amtrak website it looks like the training rate is a measly 15.75 per hour. I know speaking about salary on this forum is taboo, but I must ask for some insight on hourly pay rates. I've tried looking online but could only find roundabout information. Any other insight into benefits and amount of time it takes for promotion to conductor would be greatly appreciated.
Amtrak also has 2 postings for an engineer trainee out of Philadelphia. Again if anyone could shed some light into the training involved and also any information about extra board work and locations that an engineer out of Philly might travel to. Becoming an engineer for Amtrak is something I have wanted to do for a long time, just now the opportunity seems right to move forward with if I am accepted in the hiriring process.
A little about myself, I have 4 years experience working with Conrail as a conductor and another 5 years working as a Train operator. I really miss working for CR, but unfortunately left 5 years ago looking for more stability and better pay. I also have 10 years of military service under my belt, hoping that helps with getting into Amtrak. Any information you guys have would be great in helping me decide if it's worth it to come back on the RR. I just want to be certain leaving a job making 27 an hour and giving up some good benefits is worth it. Thanks!!
Amtrak also has 2 postings for an engineer trainee out of Philadelphia. Again if anyone could shed some light into the training involved and also any information about extra board work and locations that an engineer out of Philly might travel to. Becoming an engineer for Amtrak is something I have wanted to do for a long time, just now the opportunity seems right to move forward with if I am accepted in the hiriring process.
A little about myself, I have 4 years experience working with Conrail as a conductor and another 5 years working as a Train operator. I really miss working for CR, but unfortunately left 5 years ago looking for more stability and better pay. I also have 10 years of military service under my belt, hoping that helps with getting into Amtrak. Any information you guys have would be great in helping me decide if it's worth it to come back on the RR. I just want to be certain leaving a job making 27 an hour and giving up some good benefits is worth it. Thanks!!