Originally Posted by pilotguy7

I've been here since January - but have not made it to the line yet due to training staffing issues. BUT - Good company, very different than most regionals as far as scheduling goes it is based on 18 days of availability a month - that does not mean you are working all those days, you just have to be available during that time. That can include both long call and short call reserve. Short call is 2 hours (and if you are home based, you are sitting at home relaxing going on about your life - just no drinking). You are salaried so, if you fly a lot or not at all its the same paycheck. That can be a good and bad thing.

The airline has plans to grow - grow - grow - grow! They have had growing pains in the past and really are transitioning from a small 135 to an airline. We are hoping they are learning from past mistakes. (you can read a lot of the above writeups to see things from the past).

As far as travel benefits - you and your family can fly on Via Metal.... They are actually in the process of writing up new rules for the whole travel benefits thing . . . as of right now, no friends, or buddy passes . . . that "could change" but we shall see. Yes MyID90 is what you can use to get discounts and jumpseats on partner airlines. . just google it for more info.

Training contract is 1 year - there has been rumors of folks who have left and not had to pay back a training contract - but that is only rumors. If you are planning on not being here more than a year-just go to Envoy, or some place that doesnt have a training contract.



Much of the growth is in AUS - it's a true hub-spoke system. Basically all flights are out -n - backs. Which equals a QOL that cant be touched by almost all the airlines out there. If you live at base, its more like a 9-5 job. If you dont live at base, you are positive spaced and provided a hotel room and car when on the road. and you get to keep all your points for hotels and airfare.... let me tell you - positive space tickets (counted as your work day) is a Godsend if youve ever had to experience the "joys" of being a commuter.

Are there issues with this airline - YEP. Could it possible be a great long term place to work - YEP.

BTW - our pilot group is pretty awesome, and tightknit. Our CP is a really good dude that will go to bat for you anytime. Heck, even the owner of the company just spent most of a day with some of our newer pilots in an aircraft showing them the ropes and going over flows... (he flies as well). Not gonna find that ANYWHERE.
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.