Eagle Life
08-10-2011, 10:29 AM
#3124
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Maybe I need to explain. I am a lifetime AF pilot. Never flew for the airlines. As I read this thread, it looks like it is by and for airline types. Y'all speak a totally different language than I do. I have no idea what all this stuff means. Short calls, RSV, 135s, etc. I have no idea what it is y'all are saying.
I spent two hours last night reading this and am just confused...much like you would probably be if you sat in on an Air Force staff meeting as we tossed around our jargon and acronyms.
So what I was hoping for was something to the effect of: "You'll end up making about $XXK a year before taxes. If you get based in DFW and are sitting reserve, you'll end up being home XX nights a month. There is no telling what will happen to Eagle but it looks like it will fold in three years because..."
Something that an outsider could understand.
Those of you who enjoy throwing snide comments because it makes you feel more manly, go for it. But those of you who really want to help an outsider, I'd be much obliged.
I spent two hours last night reading this and am just confused...much like you would probably be if you sat in on an Air Force staff meeting as we tossed around our jargon and acronyms.
So what I was hoping for was something to the effect of: "You'll end up making about $XXK a year before taxes. If you get based in DFW and are sitting reserve, you'll end up being home XX nights a month. There is no telling what will happen to Eagle but it looks like it will fold in three years because..."
Something that an outsider could understand.
Those of you who enjoy throwing snide comments because it makes you feel more manly, go for it. But those of you who really want to help an outsider, I'd be much obliged.
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08-10-2011, 10:32 AM
#3125
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Joined APC: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,822
Maybe I need to explain. I am a lifetime AF pilot. Never flew for the airlines. As I read this thread, it looks like it is by and for airline types. Y'all speak a totally different language than I do. I have no idea what all this stuff means. Short calls, RSV, 135s, etc. I have no idea what it is y'all are saying.
I spent two hours last night reading this and am just confused...much like you would probably be if you sat in on an Air Force staff meeting as we tossed around our jargon and acronyms.
So what I was hoping for was something to the effect of: "You'll end up making about $XXK a year before taxes. If you get based in DFW and are sitting reserve, you'll end up being home XX nights a month. There is no telling what will happen to Eagle but it looks like it will fold in three years because..."
Something that an outsider could understand.
Those of you who enjoy throwing snide comments because it makes you feel more manly, go for it. But those of you who really want to help an outsider, I'd be much obliged.
I spent two hours last night reading this and am just confused...much like you would probably be if you sat in on an Air Force staff meeting as we tossed around our jargon and acronyms.
So what I was hoping for was something to the effect of: "You'll end up making about $XXK a year before taxes. If you get based in DFW and are sitting reserve, you'll end up being home XX nights a month. There is no telling what will happen to Eagle but it looks like it will fold in three years because..."
Something that an outsider could understand.
Those of you who enjoy throwing snide comments because it makes you feel more manly, go for it. But those of you who really want to help an outsider, I'd be much obliged.
You don't have enough post to send a PM. Do you have an email that doesn't have your name in it?
08-10-2011, 12:16 PM
#3128
Line Holder
Joined APC: Aug 2011
Posts: 32
08-10-2011, 12:28 PM
#3130
Line Holder
Joined APC: Aug 2011
Posts: 32
I made the transition last last year, I know people are giving you lip but they are absolutely correct. You just need to go and read around as much as possible. Go back about a month here, there have been allot of questions answered. The resin people are so upset is because this questions get answered all the time. Anyhow, Eagle right now we don't know the details on our future. It really varies as far as QOL, Quality of life. You could be on reserve for a year or you could hold a line (set flying schedule). Varies on base, equipment and month. About how many days at home you will be. Well that varies as well. On the ERJ (One of the jets eagle has) you could go all overthe county on while on reserve not be home for 6 days. ATR (the turbo prop, FYI... Young guys hate it because of SJS (shiny jet syndrome)). Anyhow ATR you could be home often. You might not get DFW from day one but you might be able to bid it if the positions open, these are called vacancy bids, kind of like the dream sheet you filled. Everything is seniority (rank) you upgrade (captain) when your number is called, even if the guy ahead of you is 25 and started flying 3 years ago, if he came to the company before you he will always be senior to you. Now I have a question for you, why Eagle when you could have better options out there like Southwest, AA amongst other. Not that you want the bigger airplanes burghs Major airline carriers have a better QOL and benefits. Eagle is a good regional and thus why AMR what's it to change because people can make a decent living here (captain making 6 figure working less than half the month and spending most nights at home with family). This is why eagle is uncertain right now, the company is trying to move senior pilots so someone else can do the job at 60% of the cost. Feel free to ask other questions but Please, please, please go back and reed... Now I am asking you, know of any guard unit or resets hiring pilots?
But, I don't know what I don't know which is why I began asking these questions.
I really appreciate all the advice y'all have thrown out there for me today!
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