karter34

I currently have a class date in July for the ERJ. I want to hold a line in SFO asap, do you guys think I should stay ERJ or switch to the CRJ? Also do you think the new United ERJ deal will affect this at all in the coming months?

Cazadores

Movement in general is faster on the CRJ. If you can start earlier even a few weeks of seniority can make a pretty big difference.

I'd take the earliest class date, regardless of fleet type, and yes, the CRJ is generally more junior.

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karter34

I cant start earlier as I am finishing my degree with a study abroad that ends the first week of july. So I am stuck with either the CRJ a week earlier or the ERJ class I have.

Cazadores

Tough call, I think the west coast is definitely trending ERJ, thing is you'll likely fly more and upgrade on the CRJ faster.

I guess my advice would be to keep your eye on the grand prize, and it's not SkyWest in San Francisco I'm guessing. Right now the most junior captain on the ERJ in San Francisco is probably close to 5 years with the company. I imagine the equivalent seniority on the CRJ is well into line holder territory, vs the ERJ captain who is sitting reserve. If the ERJ guy wants to fly, he is going to have to commute, likely to MSP, and many were, clear across to LGA.

You want to fly, you want the time, both to upgrade and then to gain PIC so you can move on. If you want the option to upgrade and stay in SF I'd still say go CRJ, then see how it goes.

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karter34

Yeah, I'm probably going to move once I can upgrade. I'm lucky enough to have family that lives about an hour from SFO, so I'm planning to staying with them as an FO. But as of right now my plan is to take an upgrade into a junior base and move to base. SFO is only my #1 priority as an FO so I can same some cash. I understand the CRJ captain side is much more junior overall, how often do people switch types at upgrade?

Cazadores

I guess I'd say, if you want the ERJ than why are you asking what you should do?

Here it is, you will likely fly more, and therefore meet the requirements for upgrade, quicker on the CRJ. You will hold the base of your choice faster, and fly more, as a CRJ captain.

Personally, if I knew I was going to upgrade on a given airframe, i would want as much experience on that airframe as possible. Why complicate matters by upgrading, being a new captain, and learning a new jet all at the same time? Yes, people do it regularly, but why set yourself up for it?

Anyway, I really enjoyed the CRJ and am very glad I had that experience. if you want to fly the ERJ by all means, stay in that class. My crystal ball is cloudy so I cant predict what will happen, my guess is any further expansion will be a long time coming after the AA jets arrive and Compass winds down. As people move to the ERJ or move on, the CRJ will continue to see all the movement.

But who knows. My advice and reasons for it are free and offered as a way to break my ERJ reserve boredom.

Have fun.

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Melit

OO owns some gates in ATL. They came with the ASA purchase..

bradthepilot

Fixed it for you.

pad39a

lol, wishful thinking 9E crews have better things to think about, like a west coast base and 175s... the rumors in question are coming from places that, while not totally credible due to the nature of the industry, are more credible than APC.

bradthepilot

You're among friends here, so feel free to share these credible sources.