Originally Posted by
GearOperator
Hi, I apologize in advance if this has been answered.
I'm interested in joining the ExpressJet team, however it would mean the world to me if I could be based in DTW. It is my understanding that DTW is a strictly CRJ-700 base. How Junior is DTW? and is ExpressJet hiring into the CRJ? I know more of the hiring is in the ERJ. Does ExpressJet hire into base or do Pref. Bids? What would be my chance of getting DTW as a base?
Yes, DTW is a CRJ700/900 base only with about ~85 crews. Most junior FO there is currently a 10/2012 hire.
The next CRJ new hire class is June 17, and I'm guessing they will continue to run CRJ classes when needed. If you want DTW you will have to be awarded CRJ700, either DTW difectly or ATL and then base swap with someone. Either way, everyone goes through CRJ200 training, then complete a differences training course for CRJ7, as we do not have an initial CRJ700 training program. Not sure where future new hires will be based, it all depends on company need.