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08-05-2011, 03:29 PM

#3021

PLT120

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Joined APC: Aug 2011

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Hey, I'm looking to apply at the end of this month. I have 1500 total and 50 multi.

Was wondering if the Riddle CRJ course, which I took a couple years back, would count towards the airline transition course that is a requirement if you don't have then 100 multi.

08-05-2011, 04:20 PM

#3022

Flywife

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Joined APC: Jun 2011

Posts: 137

Quote:

Originally Posted by PilotJ3

Best option to have a better QOL right now out of MIA.

Apply NOW!!!! keep updating ur app every week.

Lateral movement??? Starting in First Year payment again?? Be at the bottom of the seniority list again?? Not good!

Just saying moving should be vertical, not lateral.

Why would bidding the ATR be the best option for QOL?

08-05-2011, 04:25 PM

#3023

Flywife

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stryker

ABSOLUTELY. Just because they arent on your state driving record doesnt mean they wont show up on the National Drivers Registry request. They arent as concerned with the tickets themselves as long as they dont show a pattern of bad decision making. They are more concerned with honesty and full disclosure on your part.

Flywife - for your husband to get MIA, right now the ERJ is probably the best bet from what I have seen as far as newer guys getting base transfers. Its not too hard to transfer bases, but it may take him a few months for MIA. If nothing else have him take Dallas and put in a base transfer request at the first opportunity. Many new guys are getting their transfers completed before finishing training.

Ok I see, so the other guy who said to bid ATR for QOL meant that right now, there aren't any openings for ERJ/MIA, so if you really want MiA for QOL, you need to bid ATR. However, if you are bent on the ERJ, you would want to bid a different base and then put in for a transfer.

08-05-2011, 04:32 PM

#3024

Flywife

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Posts: 137

Thanks for your comments. At his interview, they told my husband that they are phasing out the ATR because they are reaching their shelf life. So if he picked ERJ, would he be able to be based in ORD? Or do they only fly CRJs?

08-05-2011, 04:44 PM

#3025

chignutsak

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Joined APC: Feb 2006

Posts: 490

Quote:

Originally Posted by flywife

thanks for your comments. At his interview, they told my husband that they are phasing out the atr because they are reaching their shelf life. So if he picked erj, would he be able to be based in ord? Or do they only fly crjs?

erj- lax, dfw, ord, lga, jfk, mia
crj- ord, lga, (lax??)

08-05-2011, 05:07 PM

#3026

Stryker

Kept down by the man

Joined APC: Dec 2007

Position: 767 CA

Posts: 657

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLT120

My guess would be no. They are being specific about the atp class. If you don't have it they are going to pay for it anyways. You never know though. They may accept it, but if not you get another one for free. Either way its win win.

08-05-2011, 05:11 PM

#3027

PilotJ3

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Posts: 3,371

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flywife

Why would bidding the ATR be the best option for QOL?

ATR seatlocks are going to the EMJ or CRJ, so it will get a line faster. And since he's married it might be better. Payment is the same first year...

08-05-2011, 06:09 PM

#3028

flysooner9

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I disagree here. I'm on the ATR and most likely won't be off reserve for a good 8-12 months.

08-05-2011, 07:00 PM

#3029

lakehouse

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Position: forever fo

Posts: 2,413

Quote:

Originally Posted by PilotJ3

Best option to have a better QOL right now out of MIA.
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Right now Feb 11 hires EMJ MIA hold lines and should continue to do so, fairly good lines too by years end.

Right now Feb 11 hire MIA ATR is on RSV.

If they close SJU or shrink it like I think they are about to do, it might suck even more to be MIA ATR.

08-05-2011, 10:19 PM

#3030

lakehouse

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Posts: 2,413

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJ Pilot

Whats your logic behind that? IF they close or shrink SJU, they would have to run a displacement bid most probably in that base. Those affected can bid ON ANY status their seniority can hold, meaning those senior to you can bump you out of your seat or domicile.

My logic is the union calls about the spin off, that say the ATR is up to be parked. Also a huge chunk of our FA in JFK commute from SJU and say the writing on the wall says/shows SJU is closing up. If SJU closes both NY but mostly MIA will feel it. With all the growth right now, it must be bad for somewhere to feel like it is feeling pressure.

But I agree w you, they could feel it anywhere, but also anyone with a life/family might try and avoid spending 2 months in DFW for a new plane.