Assistant Conductor Trainee vs Conductor Trainee

[Amfleeter]

I was looking at available positions on Amtrak.com, at while comparing a job in Pontiac, MI and one in Sacramento, CA (I'm actually waiting for an opening in the Northeast, since that's where I live), I saw that one was called Assistant Passenger Conductor Trainee, and one was just Passenger Conductor Trainee. Are these the same, or is it easier to become a full conductor with PCT?

 

[Guest]

I was looking at available positions on Amtrak.com, at while comparing a job in Pontiac, MI and one in Sacramento, CA (I'm actually waiting for an opening in the Northeast, since that's where I live), I saw that one was called Assistant Passenger Conductor Trainee, and one was just Passenger Conductor Trainee. Are these the same, or is it easier to become a full conductor with PCT?

I suspect that the two postings were written by two different managers in different parts of the country. All enter the craft as Assistant Conductors. It is the same.

 

[Just-Thinking-51]

Pretty common for slight different names of jobs and departments that you will work in when looking for jobs at Amtrak.

Be sure to check ever week, and do a full listing, not just a title or department. When conductor position is posted the jobs pop up all around the system at the same general time. (Think school)

Best of luck.

 

[Amfleeter]

Thanks for the help!

Is the 2 years of work and school a solid requirement, or will they bend it if you do well in hiring? I'm currently starting my second year of college, which will qualify me for the position. If a spot opens up before then, could I apply?

 

[OBS]

Absolutely apply. The worst they can do is say no...

 

[EB_OBS]

As mentioned above, all new hire trainmen start out as Assitant Conductors.

It takes about one year for training, experience and certification to become a full Conductor.

 

[Green Maned Lion]

It the takes decades to become a Maestro, at which point you can Conduct the Philharmonic.