Originally Posted by
amiskwia
So basically in case of furlough, it only depends on seniority and not on the equipment? An ERJ FO would be furloughed before a more senior ATR FO?
Yes Sir, Like someone posted earlier. You are applying for a job at American Eagle Holdings, Own by AMR corporation, who also owns American Airlines. Under American Eagle Holdings we have 2 separate companies (and operation certificates) American Eagle & Executive Airlines. On paper these are two separate companies. Each company has its own seniority but there is also a master Seniority list. When its time for upgrades, furloughs or such things it will be based on your master seniority number. Your Uniforms will be the same, the call sign will still be Eagle Flight, you will operate under the same contract and work rules, first year pay is the same but the next to the main passenger door the ATR reads operated by executive airlines (ohh and your check will either say Eagle or Executive. As a pilot there is really no difference exempt the Eagle FO usually bump their swollen heads on the Cockpit door when they are stepping into their JETS. The ATR is worth flying for a year, specially if you take advantage of it and fly out of MIA and SJU. You can always pick up OT there and most of the destinations are a blast. You will get your chance to program an FMS, fly 15 mile finals and cruise at FL370. Or you can fly the ATR and land on runways that are less then 5,000 with water on both ends. Fly a downwind at 8,000 ft 250kts and asked to do a short approach. Fly the last 30 miles to the airport at 1,500 down the Florida Keys. Decent into rising terrain just to name a few!