Originally Posted by
bigtoe
First post here greetings to all.
Got invitations to interview. One form American Eagle and one form Pinnacle.
I've never flown for the comuters before and am anctious to get back in the air and start flying again.
I was wondering any thoughts from anyone?
I know the upgrades at eagle are pretty bad but they do offer choice of base. Also they have no training contract.
How are the upgrade times at Pinancle?
I've already accepted the interview for Eagle but I'm not sure about the training contract at Pinnacle so I'm holding out before I accept an interview from them.
At Pinnacle where do the new hires get sent and what aircraft?
As far as eagle I would like jets and chicago. If I get chicago what aircraft would I be put on?
Any thoughts from anyone?
Thanks in advance.
i will give you the pinnacle side, since i work here.
there is no training contract. hence people get their time here and move on to greener pastures (although there really isn't anywhere to go right now). you can pretty much get your base and airplane that you want right out of training. the only place that is tough to get into right now is msp. times are tough at all the regionals. lots have stopped hiring, some have asked their pilots to take voluntary leaves. pinnacle has been in contract negotiations for 3 years now. our contract was signed in 1999. our work rules and pay show it. there are a few plus sides however. we are still growing, we still even in the market down turn cant hire enough pilots, and upgrades right now are still as soon as you have the time (still had vacancies go unfilled on last post). we have a big rally in mem on may 1st if you would like to join us and see what we are fighting for.