Shuttle-E170 or SkyWest-CRJ from Los Angeles?
07-17-2011, 08:03 AM
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Before I even scrolled down I was thinking that "Saluki" needs to come in here with a good image!
If its between the E170 and CRJ, haven't I heard of some majors not counting "Little" RJs for time? For instance, I thought I heard of one major who scoffed at ERJ time because it "didn't have leading edge devices." Seems like the E170 is a bit more what they are looking for if you are trying to get to majors some day (not trying to troll fyi, just repeating what I've heard).
If its between the E170 and CRJ, haven't I heard of some majors not counting "Little" RJs for time? For instance, I thought I heard of one major who scoffed at ERJ time because it "didn't have leading edge devices." Seems like the E170 is a bit more what they are looking for if you are trying to get to majors some day (not trying to troll fyi, just repeating what I've heard).
Here's a suggestion...at your first major airline interview when they ask why they should hire you instead of the other regional applicants, try telling them that E-170 time makes you better suited for mainline flying compared to lttle RJ pilots. Get back to us with how that works out.
07-17-2011, 08:33 AM
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Hopefully before too long neither will be flying 70 seaters for UAL anymore. I don't see 70 seaters surviving at the regionals long term. I don't know one UAL pilot that will vote for a contract that doesn't have the 70's either parked or rolled into mainline when their contracts with the regionals expire
07-17-2011, 08:43 AM
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Being a pilot of a completely different airline and flying a Saab for 4.5 years I'll just say that T-PIC is exactly that.
I can think of a few International carriers (Emirates for one) who won't accept anything except heavier jet time, but ALL of the domestic majors want T-PIC time. They don't specify or discriminate against the Turbo-prop guys.
I'm friends with guys/gals at both Republic and SkyWest and there are pros and cons to both. But frankly, if you live in SoCal and want QOL more readily available I'd go with SkyWest.
Just my $.02. Good luck and welcome to the airlines!
I can think of a few International carriers (Emirates for one) who won't accept anything except heavier jet time, but ALL of the domestic majors want T-PIC time. They don't specify or discriminate against the Turbo-prop guys.
I'm friends with guys/gals at both Republic and SkyWest and there are pros and cons to both. But frankly, if you live in SoCal and want QOL more readily available I'd go with SkyWest.
Just my $.02. Good luck and welcome to the airlines!
07-17-2011, 09:11 AM
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Tony,
Not sure if by LA you meant Louisiana or Los Angeles. Either way, I think SKW would be a better option. If you are in Lousiana, Houston is right next door and its a junior base. If you are in Los Angeles, there are west coast bases that you could probably bid into in a few months. I think someone mentioned that FAT is somewhat junior. Quality of life is key!
Anyway, here is where my selfishness comes into play......I was hoping to get into a Shuttle class so that I could get into LGA (which is the junior base from what I am told) but the class was full so I accepted a Aug 1 Republic class. I told the HR people to keep me in mind if someone backs out of the Shuttle class so let me know what you decide!
Cheers!
Not sure if by LA you meant Louisiana or Los Angeles. Either way, I think SKW would be a better option. If you are in Lousiana, Houston is right next door and its a junior base. If you are in Los Angeles, there are west coast bases that you could probably bid into in a few months. I think someone mentioned that FAT is somewhat junior. Quality of life is key!
Anyway, here is where my selfishness comes into play......I was hoping to get into a Shuttle class so that I could get into LGA (which is the junior base from what I am told) but the class was full so I accepted a Aug 1 Republic class. I told the HR people to keep me in mind if someone backs out of the Shuttle class so let me know what you decide!
Cheers!
07-17-2011, 09:50 AM
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