Need advice
06-12-2008, 08:45 AM
#11
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: SkyWest Capt.
Posts: 2,963
This is easy and a no brainer.
TAKE THE EMB IN AUGUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, if you wait for the RJ you'll end up sitting reserve in ORD or 8 months until you can get SLC and then you'll sit reserve there for another 6+ months. I you take the EMB then you'll get Fresno where you'll only sit reserve 1 or 2 months.
Get out of Mesa before the ship crumbles and take the FIRST class you can get at SKW seeing seniority is everything. The EMB is a blast and if you want to stay in Socal then your QOL will be much better as an EMB FAT FO.
TAKE THE EMB IN AUGUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, if you wait for the RJ you'll end up sitting reserve in ORD or 8 months until you can get SLC and then you'll sit reserve there for another 6+ months. I you take the EMB then you'll get Fresno where you'll only sit reserve 1 or 2 months.
Get out of Mesa before the ship crumbles and take the FIRST class you can get at SKW seeing seniority is everything. The EMB is a blast and if you want to stay in Socal then your QOL will be much better as an EMB FAT FO.
06-12-2008, 09:08 AM
#13
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Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: Waiting for class to start...
Posts: 379
06-12-2008, 10:27 AM
#14
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Joined APC: Jun 2005
Position: Retired
Posts: 2,934
Lemme see. A shiny jet at a crappy company that's losing flying left and right because nobody wants to be there versus a prop at a respected company with good employee morale and higher pay because of the work rules.
But hey, it is a CRJ after all.
But hey, it is a CRJ after all.
06-12-2008, 01:38 PM
#15
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WOW. First off, id like to thank all for the help and quick reply. The thing with the training contract is that it only takes affect after passing the type check. You guys are now driving me toward the Brazilia. Im just worried I will get stuck on the emb much longer then the 1 year seat lock. Is it true, if i get in and fly the brazilia for a year plus and when it comes my time to transition into the CRJ I might be senior enough to hold a line or at least get a west coast base.
06-12-2008, 01:40 PM
#16
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Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: Waiting for class to start...
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I don't work for either, but I would take the EMB hands down. You will be in a better spot! I just read that even Pinnacle is putting a hold on the hiring!!! Who knows what will happen in the coming months, or even day! Get your foot in the door with the EMB and wait it out until things cool down. I have a class date in a month and I am freaking out that I might be jobless if something were to happen.
06-12-2008, 01:42 PM
#17
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Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: A-320
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Hello to all. I am new to the forum and am looking to get some advice on what to do. Currently I work for mesa and have only completed the CRJ ground school awaiting to get called back for the sim. I have interviewed and recently got a call from SkyWest giving me a choice of A/C. Either the Brazilia in Aug or a pool for CRJ #40 december class. Considering I live in La and want to stay close, what would you guys do. Also, consider the fact that i can pick up a type and fly a line for about 3 months with mesa prior to getting in with Skywest in Dec.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance....
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance....
an airplane is an airplane and the EMB will make you a better pilot.................
06-12-2008, 01:43 PM
#18
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Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
Posts: 40,108
A CRJ SIC type and SIC time is 100% worthless compared to a seniority number at a stable company.
Regarding the training contract...unless they changed it, it does not take affect until AFTER completion of training, which means IOE. If you leave now, no cost. In Dec, you will have to fight that battle (assuming mesa is still in business).
06-12-2008, 01:44 PM
#20
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Joined APC: Jun 2008
Posts: 21
This is easy and a no brainer.
TAKE THE EMB IN AUGUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, if you wait for the RJ you'll end up sitting reserve in ORD or 8 months until you can get SLC and then you'll sit reserve there for another 6+ months. I you take the EMB then you'll get Fresno where you'll only sit reserve 1 or 2 months.
Get out of Mesa before the ship crumbles and take the FIRST class you can get at SKW seeing seniority is everything. The EMB is a blast and if you want to stay in Socal then your QOL will be much better as an EMB FAT FO.
TAKE THE EMB IN AUGUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, if you wait for the RJ you'll end up sitting reserve in ORD or 8 months until you can get SLC and then you'll sit reserve there for another 6+ months. I you take the EMB then you'll get Fresno where you'll only sit reserve 1 or 2 months.
Get out of Mesa before the ship crumbles and take the FIRST class you can get at SKW seeing seniority is everything. The EMB is a blast and if you want to stay in Socal then your QOL will be much better as an EMB FAT FO.
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