Compass updates
04-26-2011, 05:37 PM
#1271
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Position: B737 CA
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A verbal promise from the Director of Training and $5 will get you a coffee at starbucks. I certainly hope our MEC isn't accepting this as compliance with the provisions of the contract. Just because the FAA isn't letting the company type newhires concurrently with the newhire course doesn't exempt the company from the requirement to type newhires. There are other means available.
04-26-2011, 06:40 PM
#1272
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Hiring is continuing as scheduled up to 80 total new hires (likely 60 - 70) to account for the 6 new planes, attrition, and increased reserve staffing (to maintain the same % of pilots on reserve in each base).
If hired, you WILL get a PIC type, whether through upgrade or going through the PanAm course if you quit before upgrade. This is straight from the Director of Training.
We were told today in class that Delta needs the additional capacity in the 70 - 80 seat market, and is "actively pursuing" other options for 6 more E170/175s for CPS. Why the E175 over the CR9? I have no idea...I'll believe it when I see the signed contract, but it sounds promising. Regardless, we will be actively hiring through the end of the year...unless of course oil hits $175 / barrel, a world war breaks out, the economy tanks again, or aliens attack...u never know
Expect the unexpected, but don't plan around it!
If hired, you WILL get a PIC type, whether through upgrade or going through the PanAm course if you quit before upgrade. This is straight from the Director of Training.
We were told today in class that Delta needs the additional capacity in the 70 - 80 seat market, and is "actively pursuing" other options for 6 more E170/175s for CPS. Why the E175 over the CR9? I have no idea...I'll believe it when I see the signed contract, but it sounds promising. Regardless, we will be actively hiring through the end of the year...unless of course oil hits $175 / barrel, a world war breaks out, the economy tanks again, or aliens attack...u never know
Expect the unexpected, but don't plan around it!
04-26-2011, 07:10 PM
#1273
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Well, I agree, but until the scope is maxed out they are going to continue to pursue maxing it out. It is unfortunate -- profits suffer, the customer suffers, you know the list.
It is probably why 6 DC-9 retirements have been postponed.
It is probably why 6 DC-9 retirements have been postponed.
04-26-2011, 08:39 PM
#1274
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05-14-2011, 08:13 AM
#1275
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Joined APC: Apr 2011
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Whats happening at Compass these days?
-Still conducting interviews? (last I heard was they were going to be running classes through August)
-Are they any closer to resuming type ratings for new hires?
-Any rumors of finding additional airplanes, or any other fun rumors floating around?
Thank you
-Still conducting interviews? (last I heard was they were going to be running classes through August)
-Are they any closer to resuming type ratings for new hires?
-Any rumors of finding additional airplanes, or any other fun rumors floating around?
Thank you
05-14-2011, 09:56 AM
#1276
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Position: CE-560XL Left Seat
Posts: 27
I got the call a couple of days ago for a June 2 interview in MSP. I believe she said that there are 2 classes scheduled in the books right now and then once those are full they will hire for a small pool but the pools tend to empty out pretty fast according to her. I'm excited and nervous at the same time since I hear the interview is pretty tough.
05-14-2011, 10:17 AM
#1277
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Position: FO
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I got the call a couple of days ago for a June 2 interview in MSP. I believe she said that there are 2 classes scheduled in the books right now and then once those are full they will hire for a small pool but the pools tend to empty out pretty fast according to her. I'm excited and nervous at the same time since I hear the interview is pretty tough.
The face to face was similar to the Delta gouge. In fact, I had a friend interview at Big D and we were both asked some of the exact same scenario questions.
05-15-2011, 09:18 AM
#1278
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Well I am sure you guys know COMPASS is owned by TRANS STATES. TSA has been downsizing for ever it seems. I have worked with several folks who have family or friends at TSA. After AA downsized in STL they got the UA contract via GO JET. So TSA Holding I think that is the corp name owns, TSA, Compass and Go Jet. If I was looking for a job I would shoot for a stronger company and stay away from TSA and its subsidaries. I see also there are posings for Republic. Another company that is faltering BIG TIME.
05-15-2011, 10:12 AM
#1279
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Position: B737 F/O
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Well I am sure you guys know COMPASS is owned by TRANS STATES. TSA has been downsizing for ever it seems. I have worked with several folks who have family or friends at TSA. After AA downsized in STL they got the UA contract via GO JET. So TSA Holding I think that is the corp name owns, TSA, Compass and Go Jet. If I was looking for a job I would shoot for a stronger company and stay away from TSA and its subsidaries. I see also there are posings for Republic. Another company that is faltering BIG TIME.
Plus, CPZ is adding 6 more airplanes. Not downsizing.
05-15-2011, 10:25 AM
#1280
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Well I am sure you guys know COMPASS is owned by TRANS STATES. TSA has been downsizing for ever it seems. I have worked with several folks who have family or friends at TSA. After AA downsized in STL they got the UA contract via GO JET. So TSA Holding I think that is the corp name owns, TSA, Compass and Go Jet. If I was looking for a job I would shoot for a stronger company and stay away from TSA and its subsidaries. I see also there are posings for Republic. Another company that is faltering BIG TIME.
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