eaglefly

Many people (myself incuded) know how to spell. Sometimes we are in a rush and get lazy. Most know this, for virtually EVERYONE does it at one time or another. Others can't see past this and allow an occasional spelling or grammatical error to distract them from content.

That error lies with the reader.

Maybe Sully did complain, but in his book he implies the opposite. I suppose I can assume he was lying like you apparently are. I'm not making any argument other then it would be nice if a probationary new-hire position on a 50-seat aircraft paid $50,000/year, but that's not reality and likely never will be. What "most" other regional pilots can count on in their first year is meaningless as my post was about AMERICAN EAGLE pay, but your ridiculous distraction with spelling has caused you to miss this.

I think if you spent more time on content instead of nitpicking errors you'd be a little less confused.

eaglefly

LOL !!!!

You're going to "revolt" and change things ?

Interesting.

The pay is what it is and always has been that way. I wish it were different. I started just like you, but neither me nor any of my fellow pilots then (now senior) whined and complained like so many of the pilots of today.

Since it's not likely to change and you seem so miserable, perhaps it's time for you to resign and head over to the unlimited potential of Chick-Fil-A like Mason advocates ?

It seems to me this profession isn't making you happy.

eaglefly

Agreed.

I made a post of some factual information to help, but it's tough to provide facts with these types of characters insisting on hijacking this thread for their own interests. We need to keep the topic about AE and providing factual information, not the everlasting complaints of low pay or senior pilot conspiracies that produce nothing of substance.

tzadik

much appreciated... there are quite a few of us out there with conditional letters and really no idea of whats actually gonna be happening... information we got at the interview about things to come was quite vague and i've been checking this thread on a daily basis for any insider info.

3GreenKSNA

For those of us that are on the outside looking in. As time wears on should one expect eagle to move from higher time interviewees to those with lower times.

I have about 1340 hours and if they did it right a couple of internal recommendations, current flight instructing job, yet still no call.

NightHawk

I have 2150 tt and 1600 in the jet. They haven't called me. Obviously they don't care about flight time since they've been hiring people w/o 121 experience. I susptect most have internal recs. Those with 121 experience know you're qualified. Those without, you'll know you're underqualified during you're first or second flight. Especially when "cleared for the visual." Good luck.

embraer

A question regarding medicals.... A first class is required at Eagle, but does that include at the time of application as well?

I am currently sitting on a Second turned third class and submitted my app just a few days ago. Should I make the appointment to get my first class medical asap or is it not nescessary until I am hired (theoretically)? Is there a way for me to update that info on my application to Eagle that has already been submitted through airlineapps.com?

Another question, sorry if this is old:

My current times are 1060TT 120 multi with about 53 of that being turbine time. I have a number of people at American and Delta which I put down as "references" on airlineapps who are also writing me letters of reccomendation for if/when I get called.. I also have a buddy who is an FO at Eagle who says has given my name to CC.

What are my chances?

Flyby1206

Theoretically, you might not need a current 1st class medical to be hired at American Eagle. You also dont need to wear a suit and tie, or dress shoes. You dont need to shave or make sure your logbook is in order and updated.

What I'm trying to say is that AE looks for all the little things to see how much effort you are putting into this job interview process. At a time like this when they have tons of applications you really need to do everything to stand out (in a good way) as an eligible professional candidate. If you half-ass it then they probably wont hire you.

Lyco10

So...you're saying that the "unqualified" pilots who make it through the interview and through training, and who have more experience than almost everyone hired in '07 and '08 at the time of hire who are still flying on the line, are just automatically unqualified? The same pilots who have been hand flying holds and instrument approaches one after another for the last 3 years instead of letting the autopilot do it (and draw it) for them? The same ones that are instrument current, as opposed to the furloughed 121 guys who haven't flown in over a year? i'm confused.

BigPropz

yup i think thats what he said.