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10-13-2015, 12:13 PM

#6101

cf105

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this disappearing, almost dead, dying, gone, airline just posted their highest sign-on bonus yet, at $18K (according to the orange site).

10-13-2015, 01:22 PM

#6102

ArcherDvr

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Maybe if they give the entire 18K after training. Otherwise, who knows if they'll be around for you to collect it in a year.

10-13-2015, 04:56 PM

#6103

Elvin102

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How senior is MCO base? How many hours per month in MCO and how long a new FO can expect to be on reserve MCO, FLL or TPA?

10-13-2015, 04:58 PM

#6104

MichiganFlyer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by airjamaica

I applied and interviewed at Silver in April of 2012. I called the HR lady every 2 weeks for 3 consecutive months. Her answer everytime was "be patient" "don't worry we will call you". I eventually gave up and got a non-aviation related job.

Would it make sense to re-apply at Silver since it's local or would that pretty much make me look like a duma$$?

Also, if you google Silver Airways reviews, It doesn't look too good as far as customer complaints regarding delays and cancelations, but I just want to get the ball rolling. Tired of sitting on the ground.

Definitely reapply. Silver needs anyone they can get right now. It is not a bad gig if you want to live in Florida.

10-13-2015, 08:31 PM

#6105

airjamaica

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Thanks I appreciate that advice. Even if they go out of business before Christmas, better to have one month of 121 experience than none right...

10-13-2015, 09:36 PM

#6106

nkm06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvin102

How senior is MCO base? How many hours per month in MCO and how long a new FO can expect to be on reserve MCO, FLL or TPA?

All of our bases are junior on the first officer side. With that said don't expect a Florida base out of training. We're severely short in the IAD base because the pilots we get are mostly from Florida or southeast US & don't want to fly in the north during winter months. So expect to spend atleast 4-6 months in IAD before you'll be able to move to Florida base if you want to. Sometimes base transfer can be faster it all depends on how many new hires are behind you.

With the new day trips in all Florida base expect to fly 10-30 hours on reserve. Currently reserve is 6-12 months. Again all this can change & is based on attrition & how many new hires we get.

10-14-2015, 01:58 AM

#6107

MichiganFlyer

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There are currently 10 line holding FO's in MCO. The number 10 guy has been here for one year and four months. This stuff all changes from month to month of course. Most months there are more hard lines than that.

10-14-2015, 02:10 AM

#6108

MichiganFlyer

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The most junior line holder in FLL is also one year and four months. TPA is at ten months.

10-14-2015, 03:44 AM

#6109

Riverside

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Quote:

Originally Posted by airjamaica

Thanks I appreciate that advice. Even if they go out of business before Christmas, better to have one month of 121 experience than none right...

No, because you wasted all your time learning. Now you have to brain dump and learn a new airline.

10-14-2015, 09:45 AM

#6110

Elvin102

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Thanks for the information, How long is the training at Silver Airways? Any rumors for Saab 2000 next year? It's weird if they are hurting for pilots to have such a long reserve time in Florida.