Originally Posted by
CptGSXR
Since I don't know what the new RAH TA will be or if it will even pass I can't say you are wrong....... In order for the 145 to have any appeal things would have to change from the current situation. (Again, maybe they will in your new contract)
Just keep in mind that as of last I heard the 145 is mostly 17 hour 4 days with no rigs or min day to make up for that. Non commutable on at least 1 end if not both (mostly due to outstations) and pilots have been on property almost 2 years and still on RSV on 145 versus 2 months on 170.
When I see $12500 bonus to take one plane over the other, I would look into why that is the case. Also, a complete side note on another topic: I've seen many posts on here with guys complaining about the aforementioned outstation basing. It's senior, just about every single one. If you want a 'hub' base you can hold it out of training I'm sure. Pilots CHOSE to live at outstations, and bypass upgrades.....
If i were just starting off at Republic I would choose the $7500 on the EJET vs the 12500 on the 145 simply because the trips on the EJET are much more productive. This means you can fly 85 hours and still get 13 to 15 days off vs 79 hours with 12 days off on the 145. The better productivity gets you $2000 a year more at $23 an hour plus you will have the ability to pick up open flying that could get you an additional $2000 to $4000 a year all while having a better QOL.
Just my 2 cents.