Silver Airways
07-30-2018, 12:09 PM
#6411
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2011
Position: Reclining
Posts: 840
I was at Silver Airways and got hired at United about 5 years ago. Though, to be fair, I had prior 121 experience and was hired as a captain off the street. Part 121 turbine time is Part 121 turbine time. Don’t fall for the “it has to be a jet” mentality. That’s BS. The new ATRs they’re getting are just as advanced as any jet out there. And a turboprop is much more challenging to fly than a jet.
07-30-2018, 12:11 PM
#6412
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Joined APC: Dec 2012
Position: B767
Posts: 446
There are gulfstream pilots at every major and legacy. There are Silver pilots at every major and legacy. Working at Silver won’t necessarily hold you back, but other things within your control can (e.g., education, GPA, checkride history, driving record, criminal record, etc.).
07-30-2018, 01:00 PM
#6414
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Joined APC: Feb 2018
Posts: 26
It is possible to get to a major straight from Silver. You will have to make yourself standout as a applicant. The majority of pilots from Silver end up going the LCC route or going over to an ACMI Carrier before heading to the majors.
07-30-2018, 08:12 PM
#6415
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Joined APC: May 2009
Posts: 2,035
08-01-2018, 04:45 AM
#6418
Movin’ on up
Joined APC: Aug 2016
Posts: 58
Typical Day at Silver?
Anyone know what a typical schedule looks like at Silver? I live an hour from base (with no traffic). I’m just wondering if the 2+hour commute everyday would be worth it to be “home every night” vs commuting to a base for a trip.
08-01-2018, 06:00 AM
#6419
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Joined APC: Feb 2018
Posts: 26
[QUOTE=Fake9;2646122]What kind of travel benefits does silver have? United? Jetblue? Does it include family?[/QUOTE
Travel benefits are very limited at Silver. They do not get benefits like an express carrier would. You will get Travel benefits for you and your family on Silver. Then I believe after about 6 months of employment you will get some travel benefits for you and your family through Myidtravel. Unfortunately using the myidtravel benefits you are always at the bottoms of the standby list.
Travel benefits are very limited at Silver. They do not get benefits like an express carrier would. You will get Travel benefits for you and your family on Silver. Then I believe after about 6 months of employment you will get some travel benefits for you and your family through Myidtravel. Unfortunately using the myidtravel benefits you are always at the bottoms of the standby list.
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