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11-29-2014, 07:44 PM
#4191
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2010
Posts: 977
I was swallowed in the downward spiral of Pinnacle Airlines as it swirled into the depths of SD-NY Bankruptcy court and JFK/LaGarbage Dump--just now getting my career back on track, mostly because I ignored every single person who said to go to "better" regionals, or ride the FO seat waiting for JetBlue/Spirit, instead of chasing a fast upgrade at Mesa.
11-29-2014, 09:52 PM
#4192
2 days off
Joined APC: Jun 2009
Position: Embraer Systems Analyst
Posts: 1,853
And be on reserve until they leave 6 to 12 months later for anything else because 11 days off on reserve indefinitely sucks!
11-30-2014, 06:11 AM
#4193
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Joined APC: Mar 2013
Position: 175 Left
Posts: 1,539
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pilottim79
Basically new hire with new hire seniority, but flies both seats. Captain pay for left seat and blended rate for right seat (43/hr). Able to bid for full upgrade as seniority will allow. At TSA they will get full upgrade quick.
And be on reserve until they leave 6 to 12 months later for anything else because 11 days off on reserve indefinitely sucks!
Originally Posted by Pilottim79
Basically new hire with new hire seniority, but flies both seats. Captain pay for left seat and blended rate for right seat (43/hr). Able to bid for full upgrade as seniority will allow. At TSA they will get full upgrade quick.
And be on reserve until they leave 6 to 12 months later for anything else because 11 days off on reserve indefinitely sucks!
Depending on personal circumstances, it actually may not.
Topped out S5 FO at 36.65 commuting to a base with no cancellation pay or...
Commuting to RSV CQFO at TSA with a base rate of 43 and CA pay and PIC time when PIC with cancellation pay?
I know of two S5 guys bailing for it now.
11-30-2014, 06:43 AM
#4194
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Joined APC: Sep 2011
Position: in a Big Box that moves back,forth, up, down and makes cool sounds
Posts: 352
I think this is the stupidest post I've ever read. If regionals get too expensive as you put it the flying will have to go back to mainline. The massive regional shift happening right now is only hurting the regionals. No college student in his right mind would sign up for what is happening now.
Without regionals dealing with what really matters (pay) all the regionals will die in a matter of time simply because they will have no pilots to fly them. Without all of the regional pilots saying enough is enough it will never get better.
I personally have six friends that have all bailed in the last year and left the aviation industry all together. They were all between 4 & 7 year FO's, and not one regrets the decision.
Without regionals dealing with what really matters (pay) all the regionals will die in a matter of time simply because they will have no pilots to fly them. Without all of the regional pilots saying enough is enough it will never get better.
I personally have six friends that have all bailed in the last year and left the aviation industry all together. They were all between 4 & 7 year FO's, and not one regrets the decision.
11-30-2014, 09:19 AM
#4195
Banned
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Posts: 236
Well, was hired in the middle of 13 at Mesa, just put in my Captain upgrade bid.. It will happen very shortly... However, it will NOT happen to anyone coming here right now, unless we get a lot more airplanes...
11-30-2014, 10:03 AM
#4196
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Joined APC: Dec 2013
Position: men without hats
Posts: 374
Based on your class what would you say the percentage is of those without any prior 121 time?
11-30-2014, 10:38 AM
#4198
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Joined APC: Jun 2009
Position: Full Nelson
Posts: 369
11 day off is min guarantee. Line holders in the American/US Airways system get 11-13 days off as average. United system seems to have more efficient lines and get more days off on an average month.
11-30-2014, 11:30 AM
#4199
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Joined APC: Mar 2013
Position: 175 Left
Posts: 1,539
15-16 days off here. Averaged that the last 8 months.
Average credit 82-92hrs.
I'm top 10% in base. (IAD)
United (IAH and IAD) very productive lines.
Even a junior United system line holder in IAD credits 12-14 days off with 80-90hrs of credit.
Average credit 82-92hrs.
I'm top 10% in base. (IAD)
United (IAH and IAD) very productive lines.
Even a junior United system line holder in IAD credits 12-14 days off with 80-90hrs of credit.
11-30-2014, 01:18 PM
#4200
Chief Engineer
Joined APC: Aug 2014
Position: CRJ FO
Posts: 815
Mesa
Anyone else use the Fat Gecko mount? I'm gonna go ahead and get the mount ordered before training starts and I think anything over one suction cup is kinda over kill.
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