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03-06-2013, 10:28 AM

#501

snippercr

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Originally Posted by Ultralight

Some place that is not eagle.

O.K. Why then?[/QUOTE]

Believe it or not, I know a lot who are bailing for republic - especially first year FOs. They have no real commitment here and with our flying going out all over the place but here, no fleet plan, and all the other bad news posted above with no good news, Republic sounds like a pretty sweet deal: They are getting more and more flying, FOs might be getting a pay raise, and they get to fly that EVER so sexay -175!

03-06-2013, 10:35 AM

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SongMan

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Originally Posted by snippercr

O.K. Why then?

Believe it or not, I know a lot who are bailing for republic - especially first year FOs. They have no real commitment here and with our flying going out all over the place but here, no fleet plan, and all the other bad news posted above with no good news, Republic sounds like a pretty sweet deal: They are getting more and more flying, FOs might be getting a pay raise, and they get to fly that EVER so sexay -175![/QUOTE]

I read a post somewhere on this forum about possible strike at Republic. New FO would have to strike with Others and get fired(during probation of 1 yr) or not strike and labeled scab. Is this just a rumor? I'm genuinely curious.

Thanks

03-06-2013, 10:41 AM

#503

block30

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Originally Posted by SongMan

03-06-2013, 10:45 AM

#504

RyanP

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Hasn't this trike been right around the corner for a few years now?

Everything is this job is always "right around the corner".. strike, pay raises, pay cuts, furlough, pilot shortage, new airplanes, flow through, parking airplanes, FTDT...

03-06-2013, 10:54 AM

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Ultralight

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Originally Posted by RyanP

Yes really. If FO's have 3000-4000 hours they are getting hired elsewhere and leaving.. I am seeing FO's hired at those places every week now.

Most Senior CA's aren't going anywhere.

I guess that makes sense. If the senior captains have the golden handcuffs and don't want to move on, there is going to be little in the way of upgrades.

Maybe this is a new trend. Instead of the majors upping year one pay to attract regional captains, they just say to hell with it and hire high time F.O.'s.

I never figured out why in the world a regional airline would have an 18 year payscale.

03-06-2013, 11:03 AM

#506

snippercr

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Originally Posted by SongMan

I read a post somewhere on this forum about possible strike at Republic. New FO would have to strike with Others and get fired(during probation of 1 yr) or not strike and labeled scab. Is this just a rumor? I'm genuinely curious.

Thanks[/QUOTE]

The NMB will never release republic to strike - I would not be worried in the slightest. Plus you have a year to complete probation. A friend of mine got hired at republic a year ago and was stressing out that they would strike during his first year. He finishes probation end of the month.

03-06-2013, 11:05 AM

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RyanP

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Originally Posted by Ultralight

I guess that makes sense. If the senior captains have the golden handcuffs and don't want to move on, there is going to be little in the way of upgrades.

People on the top half are leaving.. it's just not in big numbers like the junior half (yet).. Mainly I am referring to people in the top 500 that are pretty entrenched here. A number of our potential flowthroughs with #'s that I know were previously a firm NO, some have changed to YES now.. after our bankruptcy contract and other issues, that was the little push they needed. The 824 flows will ALL go if it ever gets to them at a rate of 20/mo until they are all gone.. since those numbers pass on down to the next guy if someone passes.. there will be movement of CA's. (hopefully). Should start the 824 this year.. unless something bad happens again.

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Maybe this is a new trend. Instead of the majors upping year one pay to attract regional captains, they just say to hell with it and hire high time F.O.'s.

This is what I am seeing.. many places don't disqualify for no TPIC time anymore. Put in 3-4 years as a regional FO and you have the quals to move on.

Last edited by RyanP; 03-06-2013 at 11:16 AM.

03-06-2013, 02:57 PM

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Geardownflaps30

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Originally Posted by Ultralight

(QUOTE USair, Jetblue, Virgin, Spirit, Corporate, ExPAT Overseas, Home Depot, etc..
Don't need PIC time for these jobs..[/

Please don't start the Mcdonalds / Home Depot arguement. Even year 1 F.O's earn more than year 1 fast food restaurant workers,...

Don't be so certain about that. Many would beg to differ strongly.

03-06-2013, 03:29 PM

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blaine

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Originally Posted by RJ Pilot

just go to one of those ATP factories i.e All ATP's and get your written. Its well worth the money. Guarantee pass.

I purchased Shepard Air's ATP test prep software. I 'm studying with it now and think it's great!

03-06-2013, 05:08 PM

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Wow, very weird and cool.
Just got an email to call Pilot Recruitment to set up an interview. I'll call them tomorrow, guess these things just take time.