Originally Posted by shortspatula (Post 3513269)

Traditional training. New hires get the A220. We have jumpseat agreements, no need to spend money to get to base.

Originally Posted by Swapapotamoose (Post 3511919)

Hahah, yes it did. In his defense, I still don’t understand how the company was able to raise the pay without union input. I assume it’s because we don’t have a CBA. I’m not mad at those rates, within a few bux of F9/Nk is a good starting point for when we have some elected representation.

Originally Posted by Triggs (Post 3513327)

until you hit them with notice to bargain. Status Quo begins then

Originally Posted by loganeich (Post 3513386)

I ask a similar question about a year ago before the pay was corrected. I live an hour from New Orleans, MSY, and like the idea of being home while my daughter is still at home for a few more years. How easy is New Orleans to hold on the ejet as a FO. Also, my understanding is that a person would be home most every night on a normal schedule.

Originally Posted by Fishon320 (Post 3513469)

Breeze is a great opportunity and the people there are very nice from my interactions. For anyone currently flying there can a new hire DEC hold charter home basing?

Originally Posted by bonvoyage (Post 3514364)

You can most likely hold MSY as a new hire FO, or within 2-3 months at worst.



The people at Breeze are what make it so great. Charter was supposed to be set up to attract senior guys who had experience with the irregular ops, then in reality they made it where no one senior would really want to do it. The Captain list is relatively senior until you reach the bottom quarter, then it starts to get junior. I’m not sure you could hold it anymore as a DEC, it could potentially take a few months to hold it. But that’s all a guess

Originally Posted by Fishon320 (Post 3514424)

I was curious, as I have small kids and at home and will commute until the base structure is solid. (Hoping for a Michigan, south bend base). In mean time as a junior DEC, can you easily drop, trade days? Can you just drop and take the pay hit to be home? I think this place is going to be amazing, just don’t want to leave my kids parentless for a few years is my only concern at this point.

Originally Posted by shortspatula (Post 3514644)

As a DEC you’ll be at the mercy of the company. I haven’t heard of dropping flying, that’s why they’re hiring DECs because they’re short. You’ll be on reserve with 12 days off at least for a few months. Also possibly being bumped down as senior FOs upgrade over you. You’ll be with your family about 2 nights a week unless you move to base, that’s the reality of our flying. There’s charter home basing but it looks like you could be gone up to 8 days in a row.

Originally Posted by Fishon320 (Post 3514679)

Well that is good to know. I was under the impression that downgrade unlikely due to aircraft growth and over to 220 captain as soon as the seat lock was done unless the operation hit hard times. This is very good intel and prob a game changer for me.