CommutAir Rumors and Info
06-08-2016, 11:08 AM
#2182
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2016
Posts: 141
Pay from other pilots is regular pay +whatever they are willing to pay to have you cover for them. Pay from open time is regular unless its available for 1.5x pay. Generally tis is when they are short pilots and desperate to cover work, which is often as we grow and all new pilots are in training.
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06-09-2016, 06:33 AM
#2183
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
Posts: 650
I'd think that the flow is a moving target much like upgrade. For example pilot A gets hired at 0 122 or PIC time. He does interview and goes on flow list. Pilot B walks it with 500 prior military time or already having the 1000 sic needed for upgrade. Pilot B upgrades 8-12 months before pilot A just because he is qualified at the time. If flow time comes up and pilot A doesn't have the 1000PIC with CA then they pass him by and pick pilot B. At least this is how it was explained to me so if I am wrong please tell me.
Also if it is really 3-4 years I see a lot of people quitting when that number becomes known. The recruiting staff is telling people as soon as you get your year/1000 hours PIC that you will flow very soon after.
Also if it is really 3-4 years I see a lot of people quitting when that number becomes known. The recruiting staff is telling people as soon as you get your year/1000 hours PIC that you will flow very soon after.
06-09-2016, 10:35 AM
#2185
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Joined APC: May 2016
Posts: 141
I'd think that the flow is a moving target much like upgrade. For example pilot A gets hired at 0 122 or PIC time. He does interview and goes on flow list. Pilot B walks it with 500 prior military time or already having the 1000 sic needed for upgrade. Pilot B upgrades 8-12 months before pilot A just because he is qualified at the time. If flow time comes up and pilot A doesn't have the 1000PIC with CA then they pass him by and pick pilot B. At least this is how it was explained to me so if I am wrong please tell me.
Also if it is really 3-4 years I see a lot of people quitting when that number becomes known. The recruiting staff is telling people as soon as you get your year/1000 hours PIC that you will flow very soon after.
Also if it is really 3-4 years I see a lot of people quitting when that number becomes known. The recruiting staff is telling people as soon as you get your year/1000 hours PIC that you will flow very soon after.
As you know, it's not guaranteed, United can change their mins based on their needs.
IMHO, expecting to flow when one arrives @ 1000 121 time is not a realistic outlook.
06-09-2016, 02:02 PM
#2186
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Joined APC: Oct 2015
Posts: 472
Just to add, as I am just stating what was shared with me By Myrna R. She said (in the Pilot A example), 0 to little 121 time/TPIC, you can expect to flow to United in 3-4 years. This is of course you're admitted to the CPP. There is no automatic flow once you arrive @ your 1000 121 time, total time is also a factor, United will expect you to have ~4000 TT if not more to be competitive with other hires.
As you know, it's not guaranteed, United can change their mins based on their needs.
IMHO, expecting to flow when one arrives @ 1000 121 time is not a realistic outlook.
As you know, it's not guaranteed, United can change their mins based on their needs.
IMHO, expecting to flow when one arrives @ 1000 121 time is not a realistic outlook.
It is all about supply and demand .... very dynamic and can change any direction daily ...
06-11-2016, 09:05 PM
#2187
On Reserve
Joined APC: Sep 2015
Position: PC-12 FO
Posts: 10
West Coast guy here. Thinking about doing the Commutair thing. Any idea how long reserve times are looking to be? As much as I love sitting reserve living in base, I'm not so sure how much I'll enjoy it after a 6 hour commute.
06-11-2016, 09:36 PM
#2188
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Joined APC: Sep 2013
Posts: 2,450
Reserve or Not a 6 hour commute to a regional airline is going to SUCK!! I'd move or look for something on the West Coast.
06-12-2016, 02:27 AM
#2189
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
Posts: 650
Just to add, as I am just stating what was shared with me By Myrna R. She said (in the Pilot A example), 0 to little 121 time/TPIC, you can expect to flow to United in 3-4 years. This is of course you're admitted to the CPP. There is no automatic flow once you arrive @ your 1000 121 time, total time is also a factor, United will expect you to have ~4000 TT if not more to be competitive with other hires.
As you know, it's not guaranteed, United can change their mins based on their needs.
IMHO, expecting to flow when one arrives @ 1000 121 time is not a realistic outlook.
As you know, it's not guaranteed, United can change their mins based on their needs.
IMHO, expecting to flow when one arrives @ 1000 121 time is not a realistic outlook.
06-12-2016, 05:08 AM
#2190
Alllllll Riiighhhttttt!
Joined APC: Apr 2016
Position: Over Macho Grande
Posts: 136
Little to no reserve time now at all. I'd be shocked if you did more than a month.
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