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Old 07-23-2014, 12:26 PM
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Others could elaborate more, but you have less control over your own monthly schedule. I don't think it's a bad gig if you live at your base - a lot of days you'll be paid to sit at home.
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Old 07-23-2014, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by embraer View Post
Things change rapidly in this environment. Some here at Envoy have been stuck on Reserve because we have been waiting for some news just as long.

Whenever movement starts up again-and it has already begun with the AA flowthroughs-Reserve/upgrade times will change.

Only a fool would consider an otherwise crappy Regional because maybe you will upgrade in 2 years...and maybe they will open a base you want. Ask around. Too many people have been burned in the past 12 years chasing upgrades and places like Great Lakes and other so called "bottom feeders".

Parker (AA CEO) has publically said he wants all flying done "in house" including Envoy. They are just posturing to see if they can get some concessions out of us...and in the mean time 20 aircraft to Compass buys them a little time.

Envoy most certainly HAS a future. It also most certainly has the base you want. Once you start chasing fictitious promises all over the Regional industry than you have lost before even beginning.
I did/still do want to work for Envoy. It seems like a reputable, stable company with plenty of work for the foreseeable future. I just want to make sure I'm making smart career moves. I try to gather what I can to make the right move but I feel like it's a big gamble.
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Old 07-23-2014, 12:37 PM
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Hmm... perhaps I won't cancel that upcoming Republic interview. However I am new to the 121 world, is reserve really that bad? From what I understand you sit there and wait to see if they need you. Can anyone shed some light for me?
RSV is not that bad AS LONG as you live on base. On the other hand, if you gotta commute on RSV, life will be difficult at times.
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Old 07-23-2014, 12:38 PM
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Hate to say it, but it's no longer reputable, stable, or full of work.
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Originally Posted by theycallmered View Post
I did/still do want to work for Envoy. It seems like a reputable, stable company with plenty of work for the foreseeable future. I just want to make sure I'm making smart career moves. I try to gather what I can to make the right move but I feel like it's a big gamble.
You will learn that everything in this industry is a gamble. The only thing certain is that you should NEVER chase upgrades.

Other than that, if a large, established, stable Regional offers you the chance to drive to/from work then it should be a no-brainer. Listen too much to the average APC crowd and you will go down the same rabbit hole others before you have gone down.
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Old 07-23-2014, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by deltajuliet View Post
Hate to say it, but it's no longer reputable, stable, or full of work.
Ummm... Remember your current employers history?
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Old 07-23-2014, 12:53 PM
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It's cyclical. Envoy could bounce back. There's just not a lot to be optimistic about over there at the present moment.
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Old 07-23-2014, 12:58 PM
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Word is, from our union this time, that we'll know this week if the company is going to begin "formal" talks again to place the remainder of the aircraft here and create a path going forward for envoy. If they enter into formal talks again I'm confident our current leadership will reach an acceptable deal and this place will be a desirable place to be once again! Hang tight.... We'll know soon enough....
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Old 07-23-2014, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Jvw700 View Post
Word is, from our union this time, that we'll know this week if the company is going to begin "formal" talks again to place the remainder of the aircraft here and create a path going forward for envoy. If they enter into formal talks again I'm confident our current leadership will reach an acceptable deal and this place will be a desirable place to be once again! Hang tight.... We'll know soon enough....
I am confident our union leadership will do everything in their power to get a good deal for the pilots. My confidence however is low that management will agree to such a deal. They are so set on their 12/4 that this whole thing may be dead before it even begins.
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I am confident our union leadership will do everything in their power to get a good deal for the pilots. My confidence however is low that management will agree to such a deal. They are so set on their 12/4 that this whole thing may be dead before it even begins.
I hear ya! It is a positive sign though if they do decide to talk again. If they don't ... Well.... We all know what will happen!
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