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12-20-2016, 10:11 AM

#4821

Squallrider

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Joined APC: Jul 2013

Position: 175 CA

Posts: 1,544

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmo901

Does Skywest allow you to interview and receive a conditional offer before reaching ATP minimums? If so, how early should I apply and could I get a class date upon accepting the offer? (Not including the cadet program)

Yes, sometimes 700 total time, they want you to hit mins within 6 months or you have to reinterview

12-20-2016, 10:21 AM

#4822

ClickClickBoom

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Joined APC: Feb 2013

Position: Prime Leader of Boko Harumph

Posts: 1,167

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajHam

Which airframe will I/could I make more money flying the first year: E175 vs. CRJ?
(Fresh out of training, assuming West-ish based, eventually)

(difference in hourly pay is negligible)

Can't believe I didn't ask this earlier. Figured it wouldn't matter, but does it?

Wildly variable dependent upon circumstances at any given time, just flew with a ERJ guy who had a whopping 400 hours block in 13 months. Figure base pay times minimum guarantee and anything beyond that is gravy.
In this business the only certainty is uncertainty. Basing your decisions on anything that has occurred in the past is just as accurate as the magic 8 ball for the future.
The next few years will be a wild roller coaster of uncertainty, if this isn't your cup-o-tea, well.....

12-20-2016, 10:23 AM

#4823

ClickClickBoom

MK Ultra Candidate

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Joined APC: Feb 2013

Position: Prime Leader of Boko Harumph

Posts: 1,167

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaterRooster

I've done that too. You must not have been paid for it. Oh well.

2.5 years of minimum guarantee. I would have made more money as a senior F/O flying high credit 4 days, in domicile commuting by car from home.....

12-20-2016, 10:39 AM

#4824

WaterRooster

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Joined APC: Mar 2015

Posts: 919

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClickClickBoom

2.5 years of minimum guarantee. I would have made more money as a senior F/O flying high credit 4 days, in domicile commuting by car from home.....

You must have gotten in well before me or have bid horribly. I've been on reserve for 7 months of the last year and a half. The other months have been composite lines. That's as a ORD ERJ FO the whole time. I live here and work a second job. So, like I said, to each their own but it's really not that bad

12-20-2016, 04:27 PM

#4825

Turbosina

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Joined APC: Aug 2015

Position: Guppy Gear Slinger

Posts: 1,927

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaterRooster

You must have gotten in well before me or have bid horribly.

Um, CCB is a top 10% 175 CA who's been here many more years than you. He's referring to a long time ago, when you did indeed have to sit reserve for years. The movement you are experiencing now is a rare situation for the industry.

12-20-2016, 06:34 PM

#4826

Moyo

Line Holder

Joined APC: Dec 2011

Posts: 49

How about luggage? What's good on the ERJ side? Seeing that I have to pay for it what are some recommendations?

12-20-2016, 06:48 PM

#4827

Blackwing

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Joined APC: Sep 2006

Position: ERJ CA

Posts: 1,082

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajHam

I'd get the Perrone jacket, but they're out of my size (38) until next fall.
I'm 6'3" and thin, no belly, so it's hard to find stuff that doesn't look boxy.

Jackets from Pop's Leather are custom made to your measurements, which is nice if you're an odd size or proportions, have longer or shorter arms, etc. They are located in Turkey just outside Incirlik Air Base, they are renowned among military aircrew for custom modifications to issue military leather jackets.