Returning to 121
12-27-2017 | 11:16 AM
#21
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ZapBrannigan,
Funny, you should mention that at USAir. A friend from the Reserves turned down recall then, as he had a nice corporate job (sound familiar?). Later, unhappy when the lead mechanic took over, moved to another position to have the plane sold. He then called AA about coming back. So far, he’s been told, “possibly, but we have to work it”. Not sure what’s happened in the last month.
GF
Funny, you should mention that at USAir. A friend from the Reserves turned down recall then, as he had a nice corporate job (sound familiar?). Later, unhappy when the lead mechanic took over, moved to another position to have the plane sold. He then called AA about coming back. So far, he’s been told, “possibly, but we have to work it”. Not sure what’s happened in the last month.
GF
He better not be allowed back. Take it or leave it means take it or leave it.
We don’t need union members who only think of themselves. Sorry dude.
12-27-2017 | 03:06 PM
#24
Furloughed Again?!
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ZapBrannigan,
Funny, you should mention that at USAir. A friend from the Reserves turned down recall then, as he had a nice corporate job (sound familiar?). Later, unhappy when the lead mechanic took over, moved to another position to have the plane sold. He then called AA about coming back. So far, he’s been told, “possibly, but we have to work it”. Not sure what’s happened in the last month.
GF
Funny, you should mention that at USAir. A friend from the Reserves turned down recall then, as he had a nice corporate job (sound familiar?). Later, unhappy when the lead mechanic took over, moved to another position to have the plane sold. He then called AA about coming back. So far, he’s been told, “possibly, but we have to work it”. Not sure what’s happened in the last month.
GF
Really? Last I heard ALPA was unwilling to hold USAir to task with regard to the CBA violation and the group of furloughees wasn’t willing to fund a class action to force the question.
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01-04-2018 | 02:34 AM
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I'm in much the same position as the OP.
I left ExpressJet in 2015 and moved to China to fly a Challenger 605 on a 3-year contract. 3 years is up in 6 months and we will head back to the US, and I'll be looking to get back into the 121 game.
My total time is close to 8000 with about 2500 TPIC (all jet). My biggest obstacle up to now has been the lack of a 4-year degree, but I'm currently working on it and should be finished by the end of this year.
I have some similar questions to those already asked:
Do the majors (UA, DL, AA, SW, etc) prefer guys who are current 121 pilots, or does it not matter as long as the applicant has prior 121 experience?
How many guys go straight from corporate to the legacy carriers?
My current plan is to work as a contract pilot on the CL605 until I get a job offer. I'll have a fresh recurrent right before I leave China, so I wont have to worry about that until summer of '19. Would I be better off signing on with a regional and applying from there?
Obviously the money will be far better contracting than it will be in the first year at a regional, not to mention all the headaches associated with commuting. Also, with my flexible contracting schedule I'll have a much easier time attending job fairs and such. But, if working at a regional will improve my chances of getting hired I would definitely consider it.
I left ExpressJet in 2015 and moved to China to fly a Challenger 605 on a 3-year contract. 3 years is up in 6 months and we will head back to the US, and I'll be looking to get back into the 121 game.
My total time is close to 8000 with about 2500 TPIC (all jet). My biggest obstacle up to now has been the lack of a 4-year degree, but I'm currently working on it and should be finished by the end of this year.
I have some similar questions to those already asked:
Do the majors (UA, DL, AA, SW, etc) prefer guys who are current 121 pilots, or does it not matter as long as the applicant has prior 121 experience?
How many guys go straight from corporate to the legacy carriers?
My current plan is to work as a contract pilot on the CL605 until I get a job offer. I'll have a fresh recurrent right before I leave China, so I wont have to worry about that until summer of '19. Would I be better off signing on with a regional and applying from there?
Obviously the money will be far better contracting than it will be in the first year at a regional, not to mention all the headaches associated with commuting. Also, with my flexible contracting schedule I'll have a much easier time attending job fairs and such. But, if working at a regional will improve my chances of getting hired I would definitely consider it.
01-04-2018 | 08:29 AM
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You should be ok with previous 121.
But several regionals now offer "credit for time served", ie they give you longevity for pay, vacation, bennies, travel for your previous 121 time. If you had many years at xjet, might look into that. You can also do DEC at many places now, so that would put you into six figures.
I don't think you need more 121, but you might well get called sooner. Majors like productivity, ie they prefer to see 800 hours last year, vice 130.
But several regionals now offer "credit for time served", ie they give you longevity for pay, vacation, bennies, travel for your previous 121 time. If you had many years at xjet, might look into that. You can also do DEC at many places now, so that would put you into six figures.
I don't think you need more 121, but you might well get called sooner. Majors like productivity, ie they prefer to see 800 hours last year, vice 130.
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