seems to be some confusion on the C5 information. C5 was awarded more than the original 40 planes from united, but due to staffing concerns C5 only committed to 40 and options for 20 more in order to make sure that they could staff them all. RUMOR is that they have exercised the additional 20 planes due to our class sizes being above expectations. A year ago our pilot list was about 175ish and today it's around 350-375. We have 5-7 erj's on property and will be taking 2 a month from here on out, although there is talk of upping it to 3 a month so long as we can staff it. United did purchase a non controlling interest in C5. The actual number is not public information, but rumors are that it is about 40-50%. I believe the CPA is 5 years.

Anyone who is wanting a EWR base would be crazy not to at least look at C5. Getting in on the front side of the growth would drastically increase qol, and upgrade potential. Right now upgrade is whenever you hit your 1000 sic, and you will hold a line very quick. Also the CPP is another perk. The first round of guys head over to united in November and the company is sending 10 a quarter after that. Ewr base for the jet has been predicted to open first quarter of next year. There are also rumors that there will be a third base announcement, however I personally don't see that happening anytime in the immediate future.