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01-28-2014, 08:05 PM
#4001
Pathological Flyer
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 690
Originally Posted by norskman2
"Commuting" is generally considered to mean flying into your base, because that when things like the commuting clause of the contract (if your regional has one), missed flights, etc., comes into play.
This might be more than you're asking, but driving 2, 2.5 hours, or even more could technically be considered "living in base", but would run into problems with reserve callout times, etc.
This might be more than you're asking, but driving 2, 2.5 hours, or even more could technically be considered "living in base", but would run into problems with reserve callout times, etc.
Last edited by Flightsoffusion; 01-28-2014 at 08:19 PM.
01-28-2014, 08:31 PM
#4002
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Joined APC: Jun 2013
Position: A320
Posts: 170
For Skywest there really isn't a commuter clause per se but an honesty agreement. If you genuinely try and give them a heads up, preferably 2 hrs to call out a reserve, you will prob never hear anything from your chief. Just CS will ask you to call them once you make it to your base or a base where your pairing flows into. If they assigned it to a reserve you can pick it back up. If they junior manned your trip you cannot but can sit reserve in base.
Like I said its more of an honesty policy and won't hear anything unless it becomes a consistant issue. Commuting is real life "choose you own adventure", sometimes everything lines up perfect with no issues, other times you are on plan E or F and still won't work...
Like I said its more of an honesty policy and won't hear anything unless it becomes a consistant issue. Commuting is real life "choose you own adventure", sometimes everything lines up perfect with no issues, other times you are on plan E or F and still won't work...
01-28-2014, 08:41 PM
#4003
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Joined APC: Apr 2009
Position: CL-65 / Gear Wrangler
Posts: 321
Originally Posted by Jet87
The most junior guy in PHX has been there here almost 2.5 years, the problem with PHX is it's not growing nor is it going to grow. A lot of guys want to get in too.
TUS is a little more junior, with the most Junior guy being here a little more then 1.5 years. its a very small base with only 15 crews. You never know with these small MX bases at OO, they can be very senior and junior it just depends.
TUS is a little more junior, with the most Junior guy being here a little more then 1.5 years. its a very small base with only 15 crews. You never know with these small MX bases at OO, they can be very senior and junior it just depends.
DEN, SLC, IAH, ORD, MSP, COS
As a new hire, treat the following bases as non existent (CRJ FO) for at least 2.5-3.5 years, in order to be the plug. Possibly longer for SEA.
SEA, PDX, PHX
On the Brasilia, anything is possible within a few months.
If you have a Hard-0^ to fly the CRJ, your quality of life will be crap for a lot longer. Expect 1-2 years of reserve (company avg).
If you're happy with the Brasilia, you WILL make more $ (at least 1st year), and hold a schedule likely within 3-6 months depending on the base. As Q.O.L. goes, you won't feel like an abused sweatshop worker for as long on the Brasilia. Take it if you are not commuting from the mid to eastern U.S.
01-28-2014, 08:57 PM
#4004
Pathological Flyer
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 690
Originally Posted by FlyinRabbit88
For Skywest there really isn't a commuter clause per se but an honesty agreement. If you genuinely try and give them a heads up, preferably 2 hrs to call out a reserve, you will prob never hear anything from your chief. Just CS will ask you to call them once you make it to your base or a base where your pairing flows into. If they assigned it to a reserve you can pick it back up. If they junior manned your trip you cannot but can sit reserve in base.
Like I said its more of an honesty policy and won't hear anything unless it becomes a consistant issue. Commuting is real life "choose you own adventure", sometimes everything lines up perfect with no issues, other times you are on plan E or F and still won't work...
Like I said its more of an honesty policy and won't hear anything unless it becomes a consistant issue. Commuting is real life "choose you own adventure", sometimes everything lines up perfect with no issues, other times you are on plan E or F and still won't work...
01-29-2014, 12:52 PM
#4005
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2012
Posts: 34
OK, it sounds like if my wife's boyfriend is going to become a stranger, I need to bid for the Brazilia and stay near home.
Once you let them know which airplane you want do they send you any sort of study material? I always like to show up to class with at least the limitations and emergency memory items memorized. Do they send you that sort of stuff before hand?
Thanks again for all the great info.
Once you let them know which airplane you want do they send you any sort of study material? I always like to show up to class with at least the limitations and emergency memory items memorized. Do they send you that sort of stuff before hand?
Thanks again for all the great info.
01-29-2014, 01:06 PM
#4006
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: KCCO
Posts: 767
Originally Posted by Skykid
OK, it sounds like if my wife's boyfriend is going to become a stranger, I need to bid for the Brazilia and stay near home.
Once you let them know which airplane you want do they send you any sort of study material? I always like to show up to class with at least the limitations and emergency memory items memorized. Do they send you that sort of stuff before hand?
Thanks again for all the great info.
Once you let them know which airplane you want do they send you any sort of study material? I always like to show up to class with at least the limitations and emergency memory items memorized. Do they send you that sort of stuff before hand?
Thanks again for all the great info.
They'll send you all the information you'll need to start class, including limitations and memory items.
01-29-2014, 10:26 PM
#4007
Pathological Flyer
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 690
May have been previously answered but, Is PSP pretty easy to get out of training? either Bro or RJ would be fine.
How about LAX?
Thank you
How about LAX?
Thank you
01-29-2014, 11:33 PM
#4008
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Joined APC: May 2009
Position: Left Seat
Posts: 370
Originally Posted by bender
If you want the chance to get pistol whipped in Mexico then it's a no brainer. IAH CRJ you go.
never ever ever ever ever ever! go out in MEXICO in your overnight!
01-30-2014, 02:40 AM
#4009
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Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Capt
Posts: 611
Originally Posted by Turboprop
Yup, that was my buddy in QRO.. to bad for that crew...
never ever ever ever ever ever! go out in MEXICO in your overnight!
never ever ever ever ever ever! go out in MEXICO in your overnight!
You may get beat in DTW, CLE or any US city if you're not careful.
01-30-2014, 08:48 AM
#4010
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Joined APC: Oct 2012
Posts: 107
Originally Posted by Flightsoffusion
May have been previously answered but, Is PSP pretty easy to get out of training? either Bro or RJ would be fine.
How about LAX?
Thank you
How about LAX?
Thank you
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