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10-15-2017, 12:17 PM

#4531

dr650

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Joined APC: Jan 2014

Posts: 69

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Originally Posted by SKNPilot

Let's use logic here, why would the company displace you to a IAD dash FO when that position is going away too? The intent is to transfer pilots to the jet.
The company gave you the opportunity to bid for IAD base you chose not to. So what's your argument?

Can the company do no wrong? Was this wonderfully executed?

10-16-2017, 06:15 AM

#4532

Whoop

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Joined APC: May 2016

Posts: 61

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Originally Posted by N6279P

That’s BS. Don’t let them tell you one of the newest XR’s “timed out” when every other older one is still flying. EV is flying 145’s 7 years older then that airframe.

When I mentioned the possibility of it being timed out and unclear if it will be replaced, I said I was told due to gear cycles. I agree, it doesn't seem that the plane is totally timed out. Is it possible to replace the gear costs more than they want to invest in it? That the parts are worth more than the depreciated 14 year old plane?

10-16-2017, 06:29 AM

#4533

N6279P

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Joined APC: Oct 2014

Posts: 633

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whoop

That very well may be the case if purchased but they’re all leased. The bank requires it (eventually) returned in flyable condition. You can’t start stripping parts off it.

10-16-2017, 06:44 AM

#4534

backtoregionals

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Joined APC: Jan 2016

Posts: 450

Quote:

Originally Posted by PotatoChip

It's also about money.
I believe we are the only regional left not offering a retention bonus.

Mesa isn’t offering one either unless you don’t upgrade by year 3. In terms of contract and pay, C5 is actually a little better, but not much.

10-16-2017, 07:47 AM

#4535

Bgood

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Joined APC: Sep 2016

Posts: 941

Quote:

Originally Posted by backtoregionals

Mesa isn’t offering one either unless you don’t upgrade by year 3. In terms of contract and pay, C5 is actually a little better, but not much.

You get to live in base at Mesa though right? I remember u said ur leaving C5.

10-18-2017, 05:05 PM

#4536

PosRateGearUp

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Joined APC: Mar 2016

Position: FO

Posts: 209

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saucy Dingo

Isn't it 39 jets now? I thought one of the 145s already timed out.

Spoke to MX in ALB a couple days ago...

The gear did reach its max cycles, and its in the hangar. The gear was sent for overhaul and it will return to service. Apparently TBO on E145 gear is around 7000 cycles.

10-18-2017, 08:20 PM

#4537

jacburn

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Joined APC: Aug 2009

Posts: 511

Quote:

Originally Posted by PosRateGearUp

Gear is overhauled at 20,000 cycles. They don't "time out".

10-19-2017, 06:24 AM

#4538

aviatorpr

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Joined APC: Jun 2009

Position: CL65 CA

Posts: 536

Great info everyone. In summary, the plane will be returning to service, not back to the desert. If we can staff 40, we will be operating 40, not 39. Moving on.

10-19-2017, 07:54 AM

#4539

Saucy Dingo

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Joined APC: Nov 2016

Posts: 296

Quote:

Originally Posted by PosRateGearUp

Thanks for looking into it.

10-20-2017, 08:28 PM

#4540

Busdriver91

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Joined APC: Dec 2016

Posts: 171

I’m always TRYING stay positive, but it is hard to do here. I just got an email confirming that my hotels will be paid for in Dulles for my ERJ trasition (and downgrade!) class even though I’m based there. Thank you Commutair for making a bad situation not even worse.