NEDude

1-2 weeks for CASS?! The last two airlines I worked for we were in the day we got the ID. The Compass folks said they would put our stuff in to CASS on day one, but it may take until the next day to be in. 1-2 weeks seems excessively long. For non-rev benefits I could see it though.

PS- Filled out the App online on a Friday, got a call on Monday, interviewed Wednesday, offered class on Friday - a week after filling the app. No internal recs. Purely good luck, that is all.

jparker371

just out of curiousity if you dont mind, for those of us not getting calls (congratulations and best of luck by the way), what did your times look like? and whats your background?

4andCounting

Applied in last week of October. Got call for a Nov 17 interview. Called on the 18th with and offer.

5300 total
600 PIC 121
Midwest Furloughee
No Recs, forloughed for over a year. Just really lucky I guess

evilboy

Hey guys to those of you that already interviewed, anything you can add to any gouges out there?. Got the call, trying to open time next week for interview. Thanks in advance.

ak2az

Have had my stuff in for about three weeks(no internal recs) and got a call this morning for a Dec 22nd interview.

What is the monthly hour guarantee line holder/reserve?
Jr domicle?
Time on RSV?
Monthly schedule on RSV? 5 on 3 off, 6 on 3 off, 6 on 1 off, etc?

What is the sim session in the interview like?

P-3Bubba

4andcounting what class r u in? I had my stuff in online for over a year. Had an internal rec then got the call two weeks later interviewed 11th called 12th. Class for the 17th of Dec. I went to the fltops jobfair this past weekend and Compass was a big draw for people. Interview gouge is how you see it. Be yourself. They're looking for you to tell them who you are in your own words and style. I had no technical questions asked. It was laid back and a good experience. I can't wait to start. Ive been unemployed for 6 months. Surprisingly the first job I got was a flying one. God knows I had enough resumes out there to be a manager with whoever and no calls. It's rough out there.

jetstreamsurfer

Can anyone tell me, is it possible to make a living on a regional paycheck? I have a family to take care of. I am a 135 guy and don't know diddly about 121. I would like to make the switch, but $24/hr? How does that translate into a livable income? I am serious. I have no idea.

erjpilot7

It all depends on your definition of "living." With a family, I honestly can't imagine it. But that doesn't mean it's impossible. I am married, but no children yet. We lived pay day to pay day with not much room for error. But I'm the first to admit that my money management skills are not in line with Warren Buffett either.
Conditions in the industry make a huge difference. Chances are, you are going to sit reserve for some time. I was just furloughed from my second 121; 3 years in the industry and never held a line. This puts you at the mercy of crew scheduling and the economy as to how much you can make. In the summer months, I could bring home $1800-2000/month on first year pay, plus a few hundred in per diem. In the winter, expect guarantee and nothing more. So 75 hours/month at most places X your hourly rate, with little or no per diem on the top. It is tough. If I had it to do all over again, I would be happy without the airline lifestyle if I could make a little more money. I don't know what kind of airplane you're flying at your current company, but a shiny jet at the regionals really isn't worth it if you ask me.
Good luck.

cfitstew

75 hours for lineholders and reserve.

It seems that new hires have been going into each domicile on the last few standing bids. I would think you could hold any base you wanted, if not right out of class, then within a month or two.

Time on reserve, who knows? Maybe six months if the flow actually happens, maybe longer, maybe less. Your guess is as good as mine.

All reserves get 11 days off. The reserve lines are usually pretty inconsistent from what I see. 6 on 3 off, 5 on 2 off, 4 on 1 off....you get the idea. In a nutshell, reserve sucks.

I've heard we aren't doing the sim ride anymore at the interview, maybe someone else who's interviewed recently can comment on that.

Hope this helps, you can PM me if you have any other questions. Good luck.

colinflyin

How much time did you have? Furloughed?