Republic after the contract
#12
One of my best friend is a 7 years FO at XJT and I haven't heard one positive thing about XJ coming out of his mouth for the past 6 years, apart from the satisfaction of flying an airliner. And for the past 3 years, he keeps telling me that XJT will close down, alike all regionals. Must be fun working with this kind of company mentality.
The funny thing for this forum is that what seems to be an educated, balanced, demographic, keep using words like "apparently", "in my opinion", "I think", "I was told", "someone told me", "it looks like".... when it comes to giving information, what's the challenge with sticking to facts. "apparently rjet is closing a lot of bases"? over what period? which ones? when did it happen?
I'd like to know if the TA is an improvement in QOL compared to the previous contract. The ex RAH CA was telling me that it wasn't, and that's really hard for me to believe considering how bad it sounded over there. Can some of the RAH guys currently there comment on if QOL has improved with this new TA? Or is it just increased compensation?
#15
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Joined APC: Nov 2015
Position: Right
Posts: 82
Hi, my background is 11 years corporate and hoping to get on with a major airline. Current job is 135 on call with a very varied and unknown schedule. I live in Pittsburgh and now, with a new contract, and with increased pay among other things, taking a second look at republic. No calls from the majors so my thinking is that getting some 121 time could help my resume.
I have read the republic threads and how management has some real problems. I have more than 2000 hours turbine PIC time so the upgrade is not my first goal. Looking for better quality of life with some type of schedule and getting some 121 experience on my resume.
So what are your thoughts especially from current republic pilots. Is pit junior? Is the 170/175 possible for new hires? What is realistic take home pay for the first year? Days off? Health insurance for my wife, son and I? Probably is a step back for me. 5100 tt but trying to get a call from a major and better quality of life. I should also state that republic wouldn't be my first choice because I hear commuting is terrible. This is why i am giving them a second look. Thoughts?
I have read the republic threads and how management has some real problems. I have more than 2000 hours turbine PIC time so the upgrade is not my first goal. Looking for better quality of life with some type of schedule and getting some 121 experience on my resume.
So what are your thoughts especially from current republic pilots. Is pit junior? Is the 170/175 possible for new hires? What is realistic take home pay for the first year? Days off? Health insurance for my wife, son and I? Probably is a step back for me. 5100 tt but trying to get a call from a major and better quality of life. I should also state that republic wouldn't be my first choice because I hear commuting is terrible. This is why i am giving them a second look. Thoughts?
Hey man, I recently interviewed at RAH and accepted the job offer. PIT is your out of training and it has almost no-reserve time. I am currently working on a 135 flying two different jets for them. I am on call as well and sometimes I get the hard days off without evening knowing about it or when I am away from base. I can't wait to get out!
New contract is what made me interview with RAH and the number of people who interviewed and accepted the job is what made me feel comfortable to resign from my current company. I interview the 11/23 we were 25... Almost all of us got the job and accepted it. I asked for the earliest class date... They were all full till 01/26/16.
So they are finally getting some pilots back and hopefully they will get stronger soon. Please contact me if you have any questions.
My understanding is that there are haters for any regional... like I am an hater for 135.
I had/they had bad experiences and I/they will share only negative experiences.
Alex
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#17
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Joined APC: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,097
Hey man, I recently interviewed at RAH and accepted the job offer. PIT is your out of training and it has almost no-reserve time. I am currently working on a 135 flying two different jets for them. I am on call as well and sometimes I get the hard days off without evening knowing about it or when I am away from base. I can't wait to get out!
New contract is what made me interview with RAH and the number of people who interviewed and accepted the job is what made me feel comfortable to resign from my current company. I interview the 11/23 we were 25... Almost all of us got the job and accepted it. I asked for the earliest class date... They were all full till 01/26/16.
So they are finally getting some pilots back and hopefully they will get stronger soon. Please contact me if you have any questions.
My understanding is that there are haters for any regional... like I am an hater for 135.
I had/they had bad experiences and I/they will share only negative experiences.
Alex
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New contract is what made me interview with RAH and the number of people who interviewed and accepted the job is what made me feel comfortable to resign from my current company. I interview the 11/23 we were 25... Almost all of us got the job and accepted it. I asked for the earliest class date... They were all full till 01/26/16.
So they are finally getting some pilots back and hopefully they will get stronger soon. Please contact me if you have any questions.
My understanding is that there are haters for any regional... like I am an hater for 135.
I had/they had bad experiences and I/they will share only negative experiences.
Alex
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Got it.
#18
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Joined APC: Nov 2015
Position: Right
Posts: 82
Republic after the contract
Please forgive me, but where do you see crucial informations on my post? Please look at The stock of RAH and you will see a slightly increase sign of a recover as well as an estimated recover to $7.8
Please feel free to quote anything that sounds so particular or not right to you.
Regarding the recover, besides the stock outgoing I think I said I had the feeling that a company is recovering looking at pilot being hired and class being full.
Do you work at RAH? if you do so good for you, and I hope to see you soon.
I'm sorry I hurt your feeling by sharing my interview experience and sharing my "understanding" of the situation.
Alex
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Last edited by westwind1; 12-04-2015 at 04:29 PM.
#20
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Joined APC: Jun 2013
Position: E-170/175 CA
Posts: 39
I know how nice it is to have real numbers so here you go. Realistically you are looking at 12 guaranteed days off at first on reserve.
Min hours 75x$40= $3,000
14 solid days of per diem 336 hours x$1.95= $655
Family insurance depends on benefit level (for me= $190/month)
Making around $3465/month before taxes year one plus whatever the bonus is now. (If we still have one)
The good/bad news is that reserves are used and abused everyday so you will most likely get more than the 75 hours a month. Line holders get around 83 hours a month.
Hope this helps.
Min hours 75x$40= $3,000
14 solid days of per diem 336 hours x$1.95= $655
Family insurance depends on benefit level (for me= $190/month)
Making around $3465/month before taxes year one plus whatever the bonus is now. (If we still have one)
The good/bad news is that reserves are used and abused everyday so you will most likely get more than the 75 hours a month. Line holders get around 83 hours a month.
Hope this helps.
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