Originally Posted by
littlefuz
Hi, my background is 11 years corporate and hoping to get on with a major airline. Current job is 135 on call with a very varied and unknown schedule. I live in Pittsburgh and now, with a new contract, and with increased pay among other things, taking a second look at republic. No calls from the majors so my thinking is that getting some 121 time could help my resume.
I have read the republic threads and how management has some real problems. I have more than 2000 hours turbine PIC time so the upgrade is not my first goal. Looking for better quality of life with some type of schedule and getting some 121 experience on my resume.
So what are your thoughts especially from current republic pilots. Is pit junior? Is the 170/175 possible for new hires? What is realistic take home pay for the first year? Days off? Health insurance for my wife, son and I? Probably is a step back for me. 5100 tt but trying to get a call from a major and better quality of life. I should also state that republic wouldn't be my first choice because I hear commuting is terrible. This is why i am giving them a second look. Thoughts?
Hey man, I recently interviewed at RAH and accepted the job offer. PIT is your out of training and it has almost no-reserve time. I am currently working on a 135 flying two different jets for them. I am on call as well and sometimes I get the hard days off without evening knowing about it or when I am away from base. I can't wait to get out!
New contract is what made me interview with RAH and the number of people who interviewed and accepted the job is what made me feel comfortable to resign from my current company. I interview the 11/23 we were 25... Almost all of us got the job and accepted it. I asked for the earliest class date... They were all full till 01/26/16.
So they are finally getting some pilots back and hopefully they will get stronger soon. Please contact me if you have any questions.
My understanding is that there are haters for any regional... like I am an hater for 135.
I had/they had bad experiences and I/they will share only negative experiences.
Alex
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