I am retiring from the Air Force in less than 6 months and I am very much excited to take on a new defining lifestyle change. I am trying to glean as much information from the old heads who have been railroading at least two to three years or longer. What I would like to know is how is a typical day in conductor school? Also after school what is a typical work day like? Is the stigma still out there that conductors can and do get furloughed? Because I am looking for a stable job with stable pay.
I am also curious about how BNSF conducts strength testing on their personnel? I know that I am asking alot of questions here, so i do appreciate any and all help. I also have questions regarding the interview and testing, if anyone can shead some light on the process this would be very helpful. I know to be safety minded when it comes to the interview as while as in the job, I have done that my entire 20+ years in the military so this is not a problem. What other important elements are they looking for?
Thanks,
Ez
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You might want to look at the website getarailroadjob.com. This site is dedicated to helping folks get hired for the railroads and everyone who is going through the process shares their experience.