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Old 06-10-2016, 08:12 PM
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Here is a news release of the Cuba thing if anyone wants to read it.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/six-u-s-carriers-selected-to-provide-scheduled-flights-to-cubas-secondary-airports-1465573904
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Old 07-10-2016, 03:17 PM
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Hey guys, possibly interested FO here. I live fairly close to TPA and just saw the upgrade in pay and day trips, so Silver is looking pretty good for me but I have a few questions...

Training - How long, where, how often are classes and will they take me at 1450 and build the rest in the sims(like other regionals)
Bases - obviously TPA is preferred so how long to get there, how good/bad is commuting from IAD
Reserve - how long typically
Cuba - Any routes from TPA?

I currently have 1200TT and will have 1450TT in less than 3 months.
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Old 07-11-2016, 08:58 AM
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Training - How long, where, how often are classes and will they take me at 1450 and build the rest in the sims(like other regionals)
A. It'll take you about 1.5 to 2 months, all included. Ground is about 1 month and sims will be maybe 2 to 4 weeks.
B. The ground school is in Fort Lauderdale, the sims are in Miami. You'll be in a hotel for the entire time with your own room.
C. I'm not sure about this as I already was past my 1,500 when I arrived. I would ask a recruiter about it.


Bases - obviously TPA is preferred so how long to get there, how good/bad is commuting from IAD
The most junior co-pilot in Tampa, as of yesterday, has a March class date. So about 4 months to get to Tampa RIGHT NOW. I emphasize right now because things are always changing. Keep in mind however that this individual did about 2 months of training, so really he was only in IAD for 2 months.
Commuting to DC is kind of individual, it sucks for some, not so bad for others.


Reserve - how long typically
In IAD, maybe a month if you're unlucky. In TPA or MCO, probably a few months.


Cuba - Any routes from TPA?
Probably, your guess is as good as mine on Cuba.



As a final unrelated note, our contract just actually got a bit better and pay scales went up to $34/hour for a starting FO, $37.90 if you're in IAD.

I hope this helps you in making your decision, whatever it may be, and if you have any other questions feel free to PM me.
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Old 07-14-2016, 01:27 PM
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Anyone have any info on the interview for Silver? I may have an upcoming interview. All help is appreciated!
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Old 07-26-2016, 06:22 PM
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Silver load check please.

Saturday, July 30th, TPA - EYW (All three flights.)
Sunday, July 31st, EYW - TPA (All three flights.)

Thank you!
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Old 10-30-2016, 06:40 AM
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I've been looking at Silver, I live between VPS and PNS. I thought the commute would be easy on Silver. A page or so back advises not to commute on silver because of maint delays. Still a factor?
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Old 10-30-2016, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by frankgh View Post
I've been looking at Silver, I live between VPS and PNS. I thought the commute would be easy on Silver. A page or so back advises not to commute on silver because of maint delays. Still a factor?
It's like a box of chocolates, you never know what you'll get.
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Old 10-30-2016, 09:26 AM
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I've been looking at Silver, I live between VPS and PNS. I thought the commute would be easy on Silver. A page or so back advises not to commute on silver because of maint delays. Still a factor?
If you want to fly the Saab go and fly for GLO out of MSY. They pay a lot more.
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Old 10-30-2016, 06:44 PM
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If you want to fly the Saab go and fly for GLO out of MSY. They pay a lot more.
Not necessarily. According to APC the FOs on the 340 at GLO are making $35,000 / year.

Our FOs clear about $36,600 just factoring in the first year pay of $34 / hour x 75 hours x 12 + $6,000 bonus.

Plus you'll get CASS and KCM.
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Old 10-31-2016, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by R4P70R88 View Post
Not necessarily. According to APC the FOs on the 340 at GLO are making $35,000 / year.

Our FOs clear about $36,600 just factoring in the first year pay of $34 / hour x 75 hours x 12 + $6,000 bonus.

Plus you'll get CASS and KCM.
Yeah GLO is salaried but with per diem you can factor in another $5-6k and CASS is getting set up there currently
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