Originally Posted by
Rotorhead
A less then popular fact is that CAL has had 1200 pilots quit since 2005, you'll find that fact over in the major section. I guess EWR isn't a real hot spot, even as a 2 year reserve Captain.
What? Get your facts straight. CAL has
hired 1200 pilots since 2005. Only a few have quit, but not because CAL sucks. They got a "better" offer. Some have left for Delta or Southwest because they lived near their hub. EWR is awesome to fly out of (some of the best trips at CAL). I've flown out of EWR for 12 years. I don't live there. I wouldn't live near any major airport. What's wrong with being a EWR 737 reserve Captain? Twelve days off minimum and $150/hour with 76 hour min pay (that's $11,400/month). Three or nine hour call reserve. I've never flown over 50 hours on reserve at CAL and had many months with less than 5 hours. Is reserve better at the regionals? There are no 2 year Captain's at CAL. There are a few at about 3 years (except for the chief's son, he's closer to 2). I'm a former regional pilot, so I've seen both sides. CAL is 1000% better than any regional.