Originally Posted by airborne42

hey everybody. just a couple of quick questions.

1. any idea as to how the hiring plan at eagle looks for 2012?
Last I heard, 700+ in 2012 due to flowthroughs.
2. if juniors bases are jfk and ord, then how long can new hires plan on being on reserve?
Can't answer that for certain, but I'd say ORD would maybe about 6mos. depending on the AA flowthrough movement. I think JFK is pretty stagnant, but with AA flowthroughs going through, it may end up being the same amount of time. Maybe the jet guys can shed more light on this.
3. how much do reserves fly on average every month? if you want to fly more to make some more money, are you able to do that and have the option to do so?
On the ATR I flew 12hrs one month. Opposite on the EMJ from what I understand. You can pick up open time on days off and as much as you want as long as you keep to 8 hard days off.
4. how much extra would you be able to make in the above case to help your take home pay?
Depends how much OT you pick up. I usually pick up 10-15hrs OT a month on the ATR.
5. is commuting an options at those 2 bases? if so, then would I still need a crashpad? or if i make the move, then is a one bedroom apt affordable at the existing pay?
Where are you commuting from? ORD is probably an easier commute and has a plethora of crashpads. As far as the ORD apt question, I believe someone asked that previously in this thread.
6. my chances with having 1000tt and 700 multi all 121 flying ATR 42?
I'd say pretty good as long as you do well on the interview. A lot of people don't realize that the sim is graded per ATP P.T.S. I had a friend sent home after the sim for not meeting the standards. And it's in a baron frasca sim.
thanks a lot. appreciate the help!