Envoy
03-16-2017, 01:03 PM
#1671
Pathological Flyer
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 694
Being one of those old farts frequently mentioned, I don't think I will have much of a problem getting a 175 slot in DFW. (but I have been wrong in the past.) Would someone be so kind to either post or PM me with their typical monthly bid? More specifically, a 175 FO guy on reserve in DFW. Thanks in advance..
03-16-2017, 01:04 PM
#1672
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2016
Position: Pilot
Posts: 435
Being one of those old farts frequently mentioned, I don't think I will have much of a problem getting a 175 slot in DFW. (but I have been wrong in the past.) Would someone be so kind to either post or PM me with their typical monthly bid? More specifically, a 175 FO guy on reserve in DFW. Thanks in advance..
03-16-2017, 01:19 PM
#1676
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,523
I think bidding the 175 was a no brainer for a while due to quick seniorty and getting DFW. I wouldn't say nicer plane because the 145 is pretty much as automated minus auto throttles, plus probably more fun to fly. But anyways, now that the 175 deliveries are winding down being at the bottom of that 175 list with no movement on reserve I'm sure it won't go as senior. You can get DFW on the 145 now too relatively quickly.
You're probably right but regardless if you're going for the long term or short term at Envoy, the quality of schedules will trump what equipment you're on. Not sure I agree with the difference in automation as the 145 is basically a single pilot airplane you mostly just sit and make sure everything is in auto as well. But we'll have to agree to disagree.
03-16-2017, 01:24 PM
#1678
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2016
Position: E175
Posts: 686
If you've flown both jets, fair enough...we can agree to disagree. But I've flown both and I'd say the automation on the 175 is vastly superior. To name a few: Automatic packs and bleeds, autotune for the localizer course and frequencies, don't have to set the field elevation for landing, auto tilt on the radar, automatic anti ice system test, no gust lock to mess with, and with the coupled VNAV you sit back and watch the plane cross all of the restrictions on an arrival at the correct altitudes and speeds. But I absolutely agree with the rest of your post, the 145 could definitely be easily handled single pilot and it's very automated itself. And man, it's a blast to fly. The 175 list is definitely going to stagnate very soon. And schedules trump equipment all day everyday.
The E175 is far superior.
03-16-2017, 01:33 PM
#1679
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2013
Position: A320 FO
Posts: 501
Because I had no choice. Not everyone here is a line holder. Besides, it doesn't even require a phone call anymore. Now that we have to check your HI3 or HI6 before going home. Regardless, things never will get better here. Staffing and schedules will be way behind the demand and squeezing us captains to the breaking point. This is a different company alright. No doubt about it.
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