Prepare yourselves… 2023 AEs
01-11-2023, 06:21 AM
#791
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Joined APC: Dec 2007
Posts: 5,594
My last post was a joke…obviously. But based on previous posts I’ve seen you make, I am not sure you would like the 717. Not trying to fling poo, we all have our important factors in choosing a fleet and lifestyle, but based on what I’ve heard I think you’ll feel like you’re flying an RJ.
I love it on the 717 and am ok with our more RJish days because it gives me other benefits. DYDD, if you switch you’ll be more than welcome here.
I love it on the 717 and am ok with our more RJish days because it gives me other benefits. DYDD, if you switch you’ll be more than welcome here.
01-11-2023, 06:46 AM
#792
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Joined APC: Jan 2019
Posts: 105
All you 2014-2019 hires stay away from the 717….don’t even look at the bid package! Go fly “real” Delta metal!
01-11-2023, 06:55 AM
#793
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Joined APC: Sep 2013
Position: On the hotel shuttle
Posts: 5,907
01-11-2023, 07:06 AM
#794
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Joined APC: Jun 2022
Posts: 250
With the 717 picking up all Chicago Midway flying later this year from DTW, what other outstations are likely to go mainline after the entire CRJ200 fleet gets parked later this year? Will this create a cascade effect?
01-11-2023, 02:17 PM
#796
Respek
Joined APC: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,634
The no red eyes is nice but I’m surprised at how tired I’ve been after multiple very early van times. I’ve routinely had late 3 early 4am van rides based off my central time zone that I live in and I’m pretty worn out after a day of 3-4 legs. Not complaining but do be aware that while block time is lower than other fleets there’s still some gotchas in there.
01-11-2023, 03:59 PM
#797
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Joined APC: Jul 2006
Posts: 5,806
Hate to break it to you, but all the flying we do is "the minors..." At least with the 717, I stay in one time zone, almost never fly at night, and spend a lot more time in my own bed.
The no red eyes is nice but I’m surprised at how tired I’ve been after multiple very early van times. I’ve routinely had late 3 early 4am van rides based off my central time zone that I live in and I’m pretty worn out after a day of 3-4 legs. Not complaining but do be aware that while block time is lower than other fleets there’s still some gotchas in there.
For the first 1.5 years on the 717, the only night flying I did was the early am takeoffs. One of the many reasons I stay on it is the lack of ridiculous reroutes and lack of redeyes/late night flying. I'll take AM flying over redeyes every time!
01-11-2023, 05:48 PM
#798
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2018
Posts: 77
Hate to break it to you, but all the flying we do is "the minors..." At least with the 717, I stay in one time zone, almost never fly at night, and spend a lot more time in my own bed.
For the first 1.5 years on the 717, the only night flying I did was the early am takeoffs. One of the many reasons I stay on it is the lack of ridiculous reroutes and lack of redeyes/late night flying. I'll take AM flying over redeyes every time!
For the first 1.5 years on the 717, the only night flying I did was the early am takeoffs. One of the many reasons I stay on it is the lack of ridiculous reroutes and lack of redeyes/late night flying. I'll take AM flying over redeyes every time!
01-11-2023, 06:18 PM
#799
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Joined APC: Jul 2008
Posts: 5,016
I’m on the fence. One two-day GS gets me to 90 hours on my current fleet. That’s equivalent to 69 hours as 717 captain on new contract rates. With 717 paying every trip as 5:15 ADG, I think it’s going to take the same amount of days to make the same amount of money. Plus my current fleet has lots of trips that start and/or end with DH to my commuter city. Maybe it’s not yet time for hockeypilot to upgrade. Just bumped up the percentage a couple more so if I get it, no regrets. Lol. If I lived in base, I think 717 is one of best kept secrets at this airline.
01-11-2023, 06:23 PM
#800
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Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,613
I’m on the fence. One two-day GS gets me to 90 hours on my current fleet. That’s equivalent to 69 hours as 717 captain on new contract rates. With 717 paying every trip as 5:15 ADG, I think it’s going to take the same amount of days to make the same amount of money. Plus my current fleet has lots of trips that start and/or end with DH to my commuter city. Maybe it’s not yet time for hockeypilot to upgrade. Just bumped up the percentage a couple more so if I get it, no regrets. Lol.
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