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06-09-2017, 04:12 PM

#5811

mdcny

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Joined APC: Aug 2013

Position: CRJ FO

Posts: 58

Skywest or Air Wisconsin

I have a class date at SKYW but just spoke to a recruiter at Air Wisconsin. Hearing about the great benefits at Air Wisconsin is really making me think I should be at Air Wisconsin. Does anyone know what other bases will be opening besides ORD and IAD? What is vacation time first year? Also, what is the United pathway program being offered?
Thanks

06-09-2017, 07:34 PM

#5812

diverdriver2

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Joined APC: Nov 2013

Posts: 128

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdcny

1. We don't know about bases yet. It's frustrating for all but announcements will come.
2. We don't know any details on the CPP. However I wouldn't plan your career on it. EVERYTHING can change. It would be really nice if the details are strong.
3. You can't beat our health insurance.
4. You accrue vacation your first year to bid during your second year. I don't know how that compares to other companies.
5. If we can ramp up hiring the upgrades WILL be fast meeting the stated advertisement of 18-24 months. I want to see that start happening ASAP. I would imagine most people are watching for that as a litmus test. However if you watch for too long you end up behind a lot of people. Tough call.

06-09-2017, 10:47 PM

#5813

SuperAerobat

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Joined APC: Sep 2013

Posts: 47

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Originally Posted by jmrmusa

Hear some reagionals instructor will even meet you at your hotel after class and really belp you out to make it through.

They will. At least mine did. I had two great instructors for Indoc and Systems. My systems instructor showed up at our study group session every. single. night. It was well above-and-beyond the scope of his duties and responsibilities but he was a top notch guy. Everyone in my class had absolutely no hiccups getting through ground training. Everyone wants you to succeed (including us on here). To those of you who are joining our team, welcome and enjoy ATW.

I do feel a need to reiterate this though; although we are hurting for pilots, we are in no way compromising our standards. Come here with the attitude "they'll pass me no matter what" and you may as well not even unpack your suitcase. Study, put in the effort, use your resources, and you'll be fine!

06-10-2017, 03:39 AM

#5814

el jefe

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Joined APC: Jun 2007

Position: Canadair Gosh

Posts: 609

LCA's are encouraged to meet up with peeps on IOE at hotel for quick (<30 min) debriefs/instruction where the plane isn't going 500mph. A chance to talk about what happened that day or what's happening the next day. So, if you know you're flying to LGA the next day you can talk about the Expressway Visual and radio useage. The LCA's goal is to create a fully functioning two-person crew. If you're not prepared, it might as well be single pilot operations.

A few might ride you for making the wrong call outs, but the vast majority are there to share the experience they have from years of flying. Take advantage of it.

06-11-2017, 09:00 PM

#5815

Dhood84

Chief A'Hole

Joined APC: Aug 2015

Position: Barely Flying!

Posts: 402

Regional pilots who enjoy what they do and aren't griping....this is APC right? Lol.

Congrats to you guys and hopefully you get some great candidates on the line soon!

DH

06-13-2017, 03:23 AM

#5816

joe hokie

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Joined APC: May 2015

Posts: 70

Number of new hires?

Gents/Ladies if one of you has the time to check; could you please share the number of new hires that have started since the United flying announcement?

Congrats on the new flying BTW.

06-13-2017, 06:16 AM

#5817

StrykerB21

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Joined APC: Jun 2016

Posts: 397

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe hokie

I was up in toon town a few weeks ago and went downstairs to see how big the class was. 6. Better than the 1 and 2 weve been getting the past year but still not even enough to counter attrition.

06-13-2017, 11:28 AM

#5818

CaptureThis

On Reserve

Joined APC: Jun 2017

Posts: 18

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe hokie

I will be starting soon, 15 accepted in ORD on the 2nd of June, hope all will show for training. Herd 2 classes a month w/t 12 peeps, until a new contract for sim time and than an additional 12 for a total of 24 in each class. I think a class started yesterday on the 12th. That was the earliest class date we could get for interviews at the end of May beginning of June.

06-13-2017, 02:04 PM

#5819

TheWeatherman

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Joined APC: Jan 2014

Posts: 1,099

I am starting to apply to the Regionals in a couple weeks (will meet my ATP mins by end of summer) and Air Wisconsin wasn't even on my radar until the news of the contract. My number one priority is to go to a Regional where I can get ORD almost right away. Now with Air Wisconsin opening ORD and with the bonus it is impossible not to put it near the top of the list. My biggest fear is going to Air Wisconsin and somehow this United deal falls apart and I am stuck commuting.