Originally Posted by
stringandrudder
Hello!
I've got an interview coming up with Republic in a few weeks and I've got a few questions regarding how stuff works there.
- I'm an SIC for a 135 operator on the PC-12. Will Republic take my SIC time? I've heard the term and question "does your company have the OpSpec which requires two pilots?" As far as I know, such an opspec does not exist. As per FAR 135.101, two pilots are required for pax carrying IFR ops. An OpSpec exists which allows an operator to use a qualified PIC with an autopilot in lieu of an SIC. Please correct me if I am wrong!
- Does republic offer buddy passes/pass benefits to give out?
- How long is reserve/upgrade at LGA?
THANK YOU!
Do you have a 135 checkride to support that you were an sic? I doubt they will question it but as long as you have documentation that you were trained and completed a 135 ride I doubt there would be an issue.
Republic at one time had buddy passes on our metal only. Not sure if they still exist. Buddy passes have gone away at most carriers due to people's "buddies" acting stupid. You will get pass benefits on United/American as a new hire. I believe United allows an enrolled friend as well as parents, significant other, children.
Most junior LGA line holder was hired in 4/12/16. So that person was probably either never on reserve or only on reserve for a month or so. As far as upgrade it is running at just under 4 years and dropping slowly. The good news is all the attrition has been from the captain side so that should help. My opinion only, I would plan on being an FO for around 3 years.