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Old 08-08-2018 | 11:03 AM
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Beeman68
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Originally Posted by Cujo665
Any of that 2900 turbine, or EFIS, or FMS?
They do have a 401k, I do not recall the match
They had a training contract, but have never actually enforced it
Training Orlando ground, Houston or STL for sim
The have replaced the DO, VP flight ops, and an HR manager
Health insurance is BCBS of FL and a family plan loaded up is about $800 when all is added up for all coverages.

Seriously, if you can deal with schedules being given to you very late. Schedules changing (not dates, but assignments on the dates changing) then you’ll like it there. Get your time off requests in and they make it work the vast majority of the time.
While there, you’ll either be short call in a hotel, or flying a max duty day load of flights.
If you live in Orlando or Austin you’ll really love the place as you’ll be home each night barring mechanicals and weather. If you live elsewhere you’ll love not having to commute, and never needing a crash pad. They will two leg you home from work to save $50 bucks though.

37 year old company, bought 3-4 years ago, taken 121 two years ago.
They’re still learning, and open to suggestions from experienced folks.

In your case, I’d apply anyway. You meet the mins for the FO side.
No turbine but over 1100 in TAA/EFIS.
If I’m scheduled to work a particular day, then my mind set should be to work whether they change the assignment or not. Guess I’m old school.
Don’t need a fully loaded health plan. Just me and the Misses, besides I try not to use conventional medicine anyways.
SFB would be perfect. Already there 5 days a week.
Never thought I would try to enter the 121 world, but this is worth a look. Might be time to dust off the resume’ to see what they say. Thanks for the info!!!
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