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Old 09-07-2021 | 12:16 PM
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CaddyWhompus
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Originally Posted by LetsGoFlyAK
Any current Ravn guys able to give some insight on how things are going? I'm a Horizon guy living in Anchorage and would make the switch if people say the QOL is good. Commuting sucks, so home every night seems really appealing. I've got an interview coming up, tips for that would be appreciated as well. Nervous about that transition back to steam after all this glass time...
I wouldn't worry about the steam. It's all the same info ultimately. The airline itself may be different then what you're used to - not all the outstations have fuel, deice, GPU available, so you'd have to get used to flying and juggling those things. Most destinations are non-towered. Otherwise, it's worth considering if you're in Anchorage. There's currently some dissatisfaction with compensation and PTO, and some growing resent between line pilots and decisions from up top.

If you're at Horizon, the upgrade may be quick. FOs are eligible for upgrade once they have 1000 hours of 121. The company is even hiring captains off the street. As mentioned above, some ill feelings going on, with good reason, but flying the line is pretty fun usually, in my experience. The pilots and FAs are a good group - nice people who work together and are easy to talk with. Pretty good QOL, home every night, no commuting. Preferential bidding for days off, and AM or PM schedules, all based on seniority of course. Expect 8-10 hour duty days. I'm a current line pilot, and I enjoy it. Feel free to PM for any more questions!
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