Originally Posted by
babs
I read the past 50+ pages of this thread. I am currently a relatively senior fo at envoy(american eagle) but upgrade seems to constantly be getting further and further away. I have been offered an interview with ALGT. I am aware of the current situation there, but had some questions:
What are currently the most junior bases and equipment?
Can someone give me a typical junior schedule?
Can someone explain this homeless base for me. Do you have to bid it or can it just be assigned to you? It sounds awful.
Is the info on APC accurate? First year pay is $41 and second year is $66? Per diem is $1/hour?
What is the pay during training and is a hotel provided?
How much does medical insurance cost for a family of 3?
Any regional FOs that have made the jump...was it worth it?
Any other pertinent information?
Thanks in advance!
The "medical insurance" is an HSA. I think the premium for a family is around $300, not counting whatever amount of money you choose to contribute to your account.
The homeless base is as described, except you can be forced in to as a newhire, if they decide those are the only openings. It's permanent TDY. Although junior people assigned a regular base still also get TDY'd. Depends on the month, the base, and the equipment.
If you live near one of our regular bases, it might be ok. If you are going to try and commute, good luck. The schedules are not very good for commuting.