Southern Air 737’s??
04-03-2020, 08:37 AM
#61
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Originally Posted by 121again
Taking unemployment and losing currency is really bad advice. I know some people who did exactly that in prior downturns and after the unemployment money ran out the only places that would take them were regionals.
04-03-2020, 09:03 AM
#62
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I lost mine due to an on the job injury, broken ankle, surgeries blah blah, 4 months recovering, about to get released for work in 2weeks but training department is pretty much shut down, and it may take months to get me current, and in the menatime they put me on "OFF WITHOUT PAY". So yeah, kinda need a job.
04-03-2020, 09:19 AM
#64
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Originally Posted by 121again
HR departments didn’t care then and they won’t care now.
04-03-2020, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ImmaAHole
What people seem to forget is that perhaps someone may have escaped the regionals once, but the second they have to go back to a regional, they are once again a regional pilot and have to escape all over again. A regional pilot may have to resort back to being a flight instructor again... Even a Boeing driver if currency is a big enough issue may find themselves flight instructing again. You are what you currently do, not what you once did. Only difference is that you don't have to time build.
04-03-2020, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 121again
HR departments didn’t care then and they won’t care now.
04-04-2020, 04:33 PM
#67
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Ya know, it sucks. The whole AAWW/SAI contract thing. I thought there was a good chance of things coming around eventually, that is, until the unpredictable thing called coronavirus happened. While a lot of guys/gals are soon to be without work, it's an absolute waste of time to try and talk anyone out of coming here at this point. I know for fact if I was staring down the barrel and trying to do what was best for me and mine, I'll bite the bullet and jump right in without hesitation. Why? Because it's about survival now. It's about keeping a roof over our heads and keeping our families fed. So, it's about time to keep the negative comments to yourselves and welcome those that have been let go from other carriers as they do what is best for them. Who knows, we may need a good referral someday if/when it happens to us?
To answer the question(s), the 737 side of the house is pretty good. One to two legs per day on both sides. 400's are rumored to be leaving but who knows until it happens. Those will have you flying the backside of the clock, though. Be prepared to sit on the 73 for a long time as a number of people I know get bumped pretty regularly for new hire training. While you may not fly over min, you'll easily credit min or better due to our rig pay. 30 day schedules are 17 on/13 off and that does NOT include your travel days. There are 60 day lines that split everything up a bit, too. You can also bid reserve lines. Also, I would point out that due to the contract negotiations, it's not a good idea to pick up open time. Just my $0.02 on professionalism. However, you gotta do what you gotta do.
Triple 7 side of the house gets more pay due to actual flight times. You'll be fighting over landings since it's augmented crew but you'll get more block time which equates to better pay.
Not too familiar with the Atlas side of the house but hope that helps answer some questions.
To answer the question(s), the 737 side of the house is pretty good. One to two legs per day on both sides. 400's are rumored to be leaving but who knows until it happens. Those will have you flying the backside of the clock, though. Be prepared to sit on the 73 for a long time as a number of people I know get bumped pretty regularly for new hire training. While you may not fly over min, you'll easily credit min or better due to our rig pay. 30 day schedules are 17 on/13 off and that does NOT include your travel days. There are 60 day lines that split everything up a bit, too. You can also bid reserve lines. Also, I would point out that due to the contract negotiations, it's not a good idea to pick up open time. Just my $0.02 on professionalism. However, you gotta do what you gotta do.
Triple 7 side of the house gets more pay due to actual flight times. You'll be fighting over landings since it's augmented crew but you'll get more block time which equates to better pay.
Not too familiar with the Atlas side of the house but hope that helps answer some questions.
Last edited by CaptDave; 04-04-2020 at 05:03 PM.
04-05-2020, 08:13 PM
#69
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Originally Posted by ZR29907
Are you serious? Have you looked around lately? It's not irrational to want to pay your rent or buy food... those are real costs that have to be met. If I was at say, TSA, and now I'm not not earning, you're damn right I'd be looking at Southern and a paycheck. I'll take overworked and underpaid vs homeless and hungry. You better adjust to this current 'here and now' and stop breaking the balls of guys on the street looking for a living.
As for you, if you’re that easily triggered, you really shouldn’t use internet forums.
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