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12-26-2011, 02:06 PM

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As far as quick upgrade on the 200.
I was middle of the road in my class for flight time, 17,000+hrs and 9 types.
They don't hire low time, inexperience here.

12-26-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by schone

Thank you for chiming in!

Why are the upgrades to the 200 quick right now? Is it gonna continue for a while?

I am an RJ Driver and yes would love to go 're-learn' how to fly again. I'm afraid of a massive slow down tho if I did jump ship and come over. We've all been there before

Are you at AE?

12-26-2011, 03:09 PM

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Are you at AE?

PNCL....

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Originally Posted by 47dog

As far as quick upgrade on the 200.
I was middle of the road in my class for flight time, 17,000+hrs and 9 types.
They don't hire low time, inexperience here.

Are there mins for 200 *upgrade*, or just seniority?

Does one with 5000TT/3700Jet/300 TJET PIC stand a chance to get hired at all?

Also as an aside.... are you guys allowed to take non crewmembers on a Kalitta flight? For instance, can a wife fly to meet a pilot on a Kalitta bird? (I'm assuming this one is a big fat no, but figured I'd ask)

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12-26-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by satpak77

captain in less than a year ? 747 ? who would'a thought

it was like this in 2008, in fact it went to a new hire who finished initial on the 200 and went right to 200 upgrade class.

12-26-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sandstorm

What is the reason people are failing / washing out? I find it hard to believe it is simply a matter of going from glass to steam or vice versa? Not studying? Bad pilots in general? Just curious. I've been an glass RJ guy for the past few years and got the -200. I'm open to any tips or words of wisdom you guys may have.

who knows, instruction on both sides have been great the last two ears!!

12-26-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 47dog

As far as quick upgrade on the 200.
I was middle of the road in my class for flight time, 17,000+hrs and 9 types.
They don't hire low time, inexperience here.

great, you must be a super pilot, I hope you aren't on the -400, you must be one of those guys that think us RJ pilots shouldn't be Captains here.

what is your definition of inexperience or low time?

12-26-2011, 05:54 PM

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PNCL....

Are there mins for 200 *upgrade*, or just seniority?

Does one with 5000TT/3700Jet/300 TJET PIC stand a chance to get hired at all?

Also as an aside.... are you guys allowed to take non crewmembers on a Kalitta flight? For instance, can a wife fly to meet a pilot on a Kalitta bird? (I'm assuming this one is a big fat no, but figured I'd ask)

no benefits like that, we all wish so.
seniority, and you have enough flight time!! go for it

12-26-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by schone

if you are on the 200. just look around, listen and eventually you will figure it out, mostly we are expanding with the 400, Hello, the economy is recovered!!!

everyone hopes so.

well you have to decide for yourself.

12-26-2011, 07:44 PM

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People shouldn't upgrade unless they have some experience. Just because somebody has 1500 hrs and an ATP doesn't mean you can be capt.

Get tired of the crowd that goes to school for two years, ends up with 250 hrs and thinks they are so experienced. It has and will continue to kill people.

They also tend to know that deep down and are therefore a little sensitive, check the mirror.

All the best.

12-26-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 47dog

I don't know where you are from, but your grammar is a little off, I don't quite comprehend exactly what you are trying to say. Although, I am just fine, we have and hire plenty of pilots that can upgrade, you aren't at the regionals anymore. sounds like you need to retire.