veewan

Other people left their respective airlines to come here. It's never an easy decision to stay or go - unless you are furloughed, then the decision is made by someone else. You just have to come to terms with having made a decision based on the information you had at the time, also whatever decision you make is based on the information you have now. At the time you came, Compass had 62 planes, after having grown by 20 extra jets for AA. Attrition to other carriers has been good, and still is. The difference is staffing was for 62 planes plus continued attrition. When the 6 jets left, that created a surplus of people, rather than furloughing Compass kept everyone on, which is quite a commendable thing. Unfortunately while people on the bottom here watch their peers at other regional airlines gain seniority and build flight hours, it is hard to appreciate being kept on property.

The reason I would suggest moving to another carrier is you would only be taking the same action of those who come on here to say stay put rather than following their example. They left seeking opportunity, and actions speak louder than words. If they felt leaving somewhere was a good move, why isn't it a good move for you?

I am not suggesting that someone leaves here to jump around, but rather do what is necessary to build your resume (250 hours in 12 months is something, but you could be flying 80 hours a month). Research your move carefully. Ask other pilots for facts, not opinions. Opinions can be helpful, but if you want to know how long reserve actually is elsewhere ask a line pilot, not a recruiter.

amcnd

The major problem with more SEA flying is gate space... and Delta rumor the C series coming to the west coast... that could push some Ejets more East..

CaptainDooley

FWIW: I have been in this biz for a long time. The great thing about it, you have options to adjust your life. What i mean by that, first you don't have to live in the city you work. Try that with any other job.
So you have to decide what is most important to you. You mentioned living in SEA and your SO wants to be there too. So if you stay at CPZ, you will be able to get SEA pretty soon. Even if you are reserve in SEA, you can pick up trips to build time and you can enjoy being home when sitting reserve. Trust me, a crashpad is not as much fun, even if you have unlimited HBO!! We have had min of 15 pilots leave every month, some months more, so you will move up. If building flight time fast is more important than where you live, then maybe going to another company is better for you. But just one word of advise, the grass is not always greener on the other side!!

CaptainDooley

anyone J/S on Kalitta from LAX to HNL and back?

where do you go to checkin?
I know they do a daily flight back and forth as Pacific Air Cargo, do you know the flight times?

you can PM me if you don't want to post it

Fpmx772

Isn't the C series plane replacing the 717s?


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KSCessnaDriver

No, probably replacing 76 seat flying to free it up to cover 50 seat flying that may eventually be removed. If fuel stays cheap, it might be growth

skypimp92

The C Series is replacing the MD88

AirBat

No idea where check in is, but I imagine if you list, they can tell you.
http://pacificaircargo.com/schedules/ Has the schedule.

CaptainDooley

I thought Kalitta operates that flight for PAC?

pahad

A great resource for jumpseating is the alpa app if you don't have it, covers listing procedures for most airlines pretty good.. but for Kalitta if you go to their website and look for supernumerary travel you'll find the form you need to fill out and either fax or email in. Needs to be done at least 24 hours prior. The flight leaves every morning around 03:00 (get there early cause they'll leave early if the cargo is loaded and ready) except for Sunday and Monday morning. You meet the ground crew over by the Cathay pacific cargo area just off century blvd and they drive you to the plane. Haven't been on the 400 yet but the old ones were pretty comfortable and the crews were always real nice! Good luck!