Originally Posted by
WestPilot4273
Hey all. Have a couple of questions.
1: Due to current residence, I am hopeful for a PHX base, preferably ERJ. However, I understand the PHX ERJ base is currently very senior. Do y'all see this changing anytime soon? Is it actively growing, will it need new FO's soon?
2: Given the apparent seniority of the PHX ERJ base, if I chose ERJ over CRJ, would I be sitting reserve for a much longer time? Are we talking an extra month or two, or perhaps half a year or more, as compared to the PHX CRJ base?
I'm aware the ERJ indoc class dates are right now running about a month behind CRJ class dates. A single month is worth it, but if I am gonna be sitting reserve for perhaps an extra half year or more, that would change my decision making. Thanks for your help!
As someone who is currently waiting for PHX, I can answer this.
Phoenix opened for ERJ in April. Since then, there has been no significant growth. It is stuck at around 16 crews, with a few people upgrading or leaving every month or two, and a waitlist of about 30-40 people hoping to fill their spots as they depart. And even once you do get it, you'll be sitting reserve there indefinitely, because again, there is no growth. I've had buddies transfer OUT of Phoenix, simply because they are sick of sitting reserve. I've been waiting 3 months, and anticipate having to wait at least 4-5 more months. I won't be transferring there until I'm within their lineholder range; not gonna do the reserve game there.
If Phoenix is your make-or-break, you'll want the CRJ. They are getting Phoenix assigned straight out of training. If you're fine doing the 1 hour commute to an ERJ line, SLC and LAX aren't that bad (short flight, plenty of flight options per day, and lots of crashpads available).