Originally Posted by
N42ER
So...I was thinking about leaving PDT for Eagle because PDT's upgrade is nonexistant. What will Eagle's upgrade be like for a new hire based on these current upgrade projections of 45/mo? Will it upgrade the 4-5 year FO's at most and then go back to being stagnant (i.e. a new hire now will still be looking at a 5 year upgrade)?
Also, what's their contract like...min days off/mo, block-or-better pay?, paid cancelations, crew meals, jr manning, etc.
What would the chances of getting BOS as a base? are they pretty much assuring you of your choice of base before you're hired? how long would reserve be in BOS and what equipment/routes do they fly.
I know a lot of questions, but it's a big move for me and I'd like to get all the info I can before jumping ship...thanks!!!
Eagles current upgrades are about 7yrs, I am guessing it will drop to about 4-5yrs if you were hired today. In the future it might drop even lower IF AMR decides to expand Eagle. I cant forsee any expansion until after APA's contract is done (2009-2010) and after that, the Eagle contract is up for negotiations 2012. In other words, the next few years are going to be very volatile.
Our min days off are 11 on Reserve, 12 for a lineholder. You get your line guarantee that you bid for, or better. Cancellations are paid (youll never get paid less than your bid guarantee). Crew Meals? Hah! Jr Manning is a daily occurence if you are DFW or ORD based. I am BOS based and havent been JMed in the 3yrs I have been here. LGA and LAX are pretty safe too.
In BOS we fly the ERJ. When you go to the interview you tell them what base you want and they give it to you, so yes you would know right there and be guaranteed Boston. Most of the northeast flying is up and down the east coast. I would say 75% of the flying is some combination of LGA, JFK, DCA, RDU, BOS. Reserve in BOS is currently at about 4-5 months. Hope this helps!