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Old 04-16-2022, 05:54 AM
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While we’re on this subject.. are the ERJ trips out of SLC very commutable? I know it always depends on where you’re coming from and your seniority, but are there a good amount of commuter friendly show and release times?
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Old 04-16-2022, 05:56 AM
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Not all out stations are equal. Early start and late finish trips are roughly 60 or more TAFB for a three day or 85 or more for a four day. BOI has few of those relative to others. BOI has more 4 days which makes the 4:1 rig more powerful making long days less attractive to the schedulers.
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Old 04-16-2022, 06:43 AM
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Just interviewed and would be looking to go to CTP in October. I live in SLC and would be interested in either staying put or commuting/moving to MSP/DTW/ORD. Delta would be the ultimate goal. I had heard prior that the CRJ tended to have faster upgrade times and was more junior. I also would want to keep the door open to becoming a DEC at Endeavor because they seem to have a good offer (2 year flow to Delta and a huge bonus) so the CL-65 type seemed appealing as a backup.
Like everybody else, I had to tell them in the interview and I said CRJ. Reading this forum, it seems like the delays for the CRJ are astronomical while the ERJ is pretty quick. Is the CRJ really that bad? Does the seniority situation still look the same once you are looking to upgrade? Would it be too late to try to switch?
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Old 04-16-2022, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by AerChungus
Just interviewed and would be looking to go to CTP in October. I live in SLC and would be interested in either staying put or commuting/moving to MSP/DTW/ORD. Delta would be the ultimate goal. I had heard prior that the CRJ tended to have faster upgrade times and was more junior. I also would want to keep the door open to becoming a DEC at Endeavor because they seem to have a good offer (2 year flow to Delta and a huge bonus) so the CL-65 type seemed appealing as a backup.
Like everybody else, I had to tell them in the interview and I said CRJ. Reading this forum, it seems like the delays for the CRJ are astronomical while the ERJ is pretty quick. Is the CRJ really that bad? Does the seniority situation still look the same once you are looking to upgrade? Would it be too late to try to switch?
Don't let the potential move to Endeavor be a motivating factor. People are leaving OO for Delta after a few years on the job. Pick the plane you want for the base you want because who knows where the industry will be in 2 years. Just call your recruiter and tell him/her that you want to switch (if you do). I have a buddy who started out on the CRJ, went to Indoc, was sent home to wait for ground. Two weeks later he got a call from the training department that if he wanted to switch to the ERJ he could be back in class a couple of months earlier, so he switched mid stream. So yeah... not too late for you.
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Old 04-16-2022, 10:30 AM
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How is MSP CRJ as a commuter?
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Old 04-16-2022, 10:38 AM
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Same with MSP it appears.
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Old 04-16-2022, 11:41 AM
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It’s fine.
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Old 04-18-2022, 10:13 AM
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How’s IAH or ORD for commuting on the 175 side? Would be coming from El Paso, prefer to stay in Texas but obviously open to other places.
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Old 04-18-2022, 02:25 PM
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For those of us waiting for CRJ IOE, does anyone have some insight as to if more LCA are having their fed rides done or what? Or is it still just sit tight and wait for the next 8-12 weeks?
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Old 04-18-2022, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by aviator1998
For those of us waiting for CRJ IOE, does anyone have some insight as to if more LCA are having their fed rides done or what? Or is it still just sit tight and wait for the next 8-12 weeks?
Sit tight and wait. Management is doing everything they can to get more LCAs out there but, many LCAs are leaving right away. On top of that, their focus is more aligned with upgrades than new hires.
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