What are "competitive" Mins at the Regionals currently?

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03-22-2008, 02:30 PM

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groovinaviator

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Originally Posted by ImEbee

...I think you will find the rest of the country is not as bad as you think. And if it is you can move back.

JMHO

Actually... the east coast is much worse than I once thought it would be, but then again i moved to the dirty military town of Norfolk. Steer clear of the east coast. I would live in base anywhere in the midwest. Yes you can move back like I did, but it is pricey to relocate multiple times. I Don't plan on being a career commuter (currently STL-ORF), but for now it's not too bad.

03-23-2008, 03:30 PM

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Most regional competitive mins are 600-800 total and 50-100 multi. These figures might be a bit higher now that hiring has slowed down.

I've been considering flying freight to build more multi and then applying to a regional that has a domicile where I'd actually want to live.

03-23-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AirTahoe

Thanks for the input guys.

I can see what you are saying about QL over quick upgrade. BUT, at this point with not much of the west coast regionals hiring, my only option is to probably move where they are hiring (midwest and east coast). I am not happy about that, but I will make the sacrifice if it allows me to move up later on. I am not tied down by anything, but have my roots and friends in CA. And I could care less what I fly as long as I can build Turbine time.

It is either that, or hang out and CFI until the west coast companies begin to hire again. Who knows how long that will be. And I don't know how many more stalls and practice approaches I can handle day after day.

Hey man i made the move and its not so bad...i get back out west once or twice a month for 3 or 4 days at a time... I couldnt do more stalls and approaches either. But its another step for u it sounds like too, and chances are with SKW u would be in ORD or MKE anyways... good experience out east in the end. Get in while u can also dont wait around for the east to slow down the hiring

03-27-2008, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ImEbee

I have seen a few comments about people who have "roots" in a certain area, namely the west coast. I moved from my roots in Seattle to Denver and really could not have made a better decision. I think there is a lot to be said about giving up at least one of your days off just getting to and from work. Bidding is easier, you make new friends and with jumpseat privs you can visit "home" whenever you like. Unless you have serious roots (ie. Wife with a good job and kids) and not merely grew up there, move to your domicile. I think you will find the rest of the country is not as bad as you think. And if it is you can move back.

JMHO

I could not agree more! Find a decent company to work for and then pack up your stuff and move to the domicile you are assigned to. Junior domicile in the junior aircraft is often good advice as well, but if one of the more senior domiciles appeals to you more, then move there as soon as you can hold it. Living in the domicile (no commute) will make even reserve assignment tolerable at most places.... except Mesa..where life will suck no matter what you do!

03-27-2008, 06:59 AM

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Back to mins... I don't know what the actual mins are but I just got hired at Comair two days ago, with an april 21 class date. I have 625/215 no cfi, or degree.

03-27-2008, 07:24 AM

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People keep saying this, but I wonder how realistic this is. It seems that the average class at any given "low-time regional" is 500+.

Your point being?...........

03-27-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperPilotJesse

Back to mins... I don't know what the actual mins are but I just got hired at Comair two days ago, with an april 21 class date. I have 625/215 no cfi, or degree.

What's your furlough plan? I suggest you start taking live or online classes somewhere after you complete IOE.

03-27-2008, 07:53 AM

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Your point being?...........

That while those times aren't "high" by anyone's consideration, hopefully, the average pilot will earn his/her commercial multi before reaching 500 hrs of flight time...To the OP, i'd say your times are more than competitve right now, pick your regionals of choice, and put resume's out there, but i'd avoid doing a "mass mailing" as you have the flight time to be "picky"....don't let that go to your head though.

03-27-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Slice

What's your furlough plan? I suggest you start taking live or online classes somewhere after you complete IOE.

Thanks for being so supportive. I had a pretty good job in construction management before so I could go back to that.

Next time you are about to say something that could be construed negatively, just hit the delete button and move on.

03-27-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AirTahoe

I have researched the mins. but what are the competitive times for regionals that are still hiring, SKY, Republic, Mesa, Mesaba, Eagle, etc.? I know there are a lot of guys moving laterally from regional to regional with turbine time that would make my hours look minimal.

I am sitting around 1300 TT and 110 ME with all my certificates to MEI

What is the usual wait time to hear from a company once you have submitted your resume?

Thanks

With your times you could get on with any of those carriers. Republic is a good company, with relatively quick upgrades, but no clue where you would be based. I fly for AE and they let newhires pick their base in the interview, so you could tell them wherever you want to go. Upgrades are very long here, but it is a well-run airline considering its a regional, good QOL, average pay. Submit your app on airlineapps for AE and you should hear in a week or two tops.