Southern Air
04-24-2019, 04:43 AM
#111
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Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: B-737NG preferably in first class with a glass of champagne and caviar
Posts: 5,903
Originally Posted by 4runner
The -800 is a beautiful, thoroughly modern aircraft with a cockpit ergonomically designed to fit anyone comfortably. The brakes are especially fantastic as well.
But is still pays the bills.
04-24-2019, 07:59 AM
#112
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Joined APC: Aug 2009
Posts: 578
Originally Posted by captjns
You sure it’s a Boeing and not an Airbus? I’ve flown every variant from the -100 through the -900 ER, and I can say without any hesitation that the seats are just plane crappy. Other than that it’s still a 1960’s model with a bunch of STC’s.
But is still pays the bills.
But is still pays the bills.
04-25-2019, 02:18 PM
#113
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Joined APC: Dec 2017
Posts: 185
Curious regional pilot here.
- How are the airframes assigned?
- What can a new hire 777 FO expect to make?
- What are the 777 schedules and routes like?
- What's the upgrade time?
- What's the average monthly/yearly flight time?
Thanks!
- How are the airframes assigned?
- What can a new hire 777 FO expect to make?
- What are the 777 schedules and routes like?
- What's the upgrade time?
- What's the average monthly/yearly flight time?
Thanks!
04-25-2019, 02:40 PM
#114
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Joined APC: Feb 2012
Position: Front Row
Posts: 154
Originally Posted by Montcalm
Curious regional pilot here.
- How are the airframes assigned?
when offered job...classes are a/c specific
- What can a new hire 777 FO expect to make?
$45-65G
- What are the 777 schedules and routes like?
CVG-Baharain-Hong Kong or Incheon over and over and over again
- What's the upgrade time?
10 years
- What's the average monthly/yearly flight time?
777 - 50-70/mo
737 -20-30/mo
Thanks!
- How are the airframes assigned?
when offered job...classes are a/c specific
- What can a new hire 777 FO expect to make?
$45-65G
- What are the 777 schedules and routes like?
CVG-Baharain-Hong Kong or Incheon over and over and over again
- What's the upgrade time?
10 years
- What's the average monthly/yearly flight time?
777 - 50-70/mo
737 -20-30/mo
Thanks!
answers above...
04-25-2019, 03:06 PM
#116
New Hire
Joined APC: Feb 2018
Position: 74 bunk
Posts: 8
Originally Posted by Montcalm
Thanks for the straight and honest answers. What about the hotels quality and locations? How long are the layovers?
If you’re at a regional try frontier or spirit before going to southern or Atlas unless they actually get a contract. If you want ACMI k4 is where you want to go at this moment. Upgrade there is on the rise but QOL and pay is good.
04-25-2019, 03:24 PM
#117
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Joined APC: Dec 2017
Posts: 185
Originally Posted by JetLaged
737 captain should be almost a direct entry captain if you have 1000 121 hrs. 777 probably the 10 years as stated above.
If you’re at a regional try frontier or spirit before going to southern or Atlas unless they actually get a contract. If you want ACMI k4 is where you want to go at this moment. Upgrade there is on the rise but QOL and pay is good.
If you’re at a regional try frontier or spirit before going to southern or Atlas unless they actually get a contract. If you want ACMI k4 is where you want to go at this moment. Upgrade there is on the rise but QOL and pay is good.
Also, the regional "5 quick-turns/day + EWR daily GDP nightmares" is getting old. But it's an easy upgrade and guaranteed 80k-ish a year.
04-25-2019, 08:15 PM
#118
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Joined APC: Aug 2009
Posts: 578
Originally Posted by Montcalm
Not particularly interested in ACMI or LCC, but a 777 type with experience could lead to juicy contracts overseas.
Also, the regional "5 quick-turns/day + EWR daily GDP nightmares" is getting old. But it's an easy upgrade and guaranteed 80k-ish a year.
Also, the regional "5 quick-turns/day + EWR daily GDP nightmares" is getting old. But it's an easy upgrade and guaranteed 80k-ish a year.
04-26-2019, 07:08 AM
#119
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Joined APC: Apr 2016
Posts: 698
Originally Posted by Montcalm
Not particularly interested in ACMI or LCC, but a 777 type with experience could lead to juicy contracts overseas.
Also, the regional "5 quick-turns/day + EWR daily GDP nightmares" is getting old. But it's an easy upgrade and guaranteed 80k-ish a year.
Also, the regional "5 quick-turns/day + EWR daily GDP nightmares" is getting old. But it's an easy upgrade and guaranteed 80k-ish a year.
You knows what’s getting old. Month after month doing all nighters. No upgrade in sight, no CBA in sight. Get a 777 type for a “juicy” overseas contract.
Ah yes. The American dream, living in xaxunaig China, flying around in the toxic, communist nation- don’t scratch the airplane or off to Jail you go.
04-26-2019, 11:49 AM
#120
Line Holder
Joined APC: Mar 2018
Position: King Air 200 PIC
Posts: 56
A few more questions about Southern
I have a few questions about Southern:
On APC I see 737 crews are CVG based and it also says starting in Sept they are gateway based, what exactly does that mean? Are you positive space and provided a hotel when commuting to CVG? (Sorry new to that term)
What are the lines like on the 737? If you live at one of the overnights are the overnights long enough to go home say if your an hour drive?
Can you request the 737 or is it just luck of the draw in the hiring process? (if I meet all minimums for both airframes)
Thanks
On APC I see 737 crews are CVG based and it also says starting in Sept they are gateway based, what exactly does that mean? Are you positive space and provided a hotel when commuting to CVG? (Sorry new to that term)
What are the lines like on the 737? If you live at one of the overnights are the overnights long enough to go home say if your an hour drive?
Can you request the 737 or is it just luck of the draw in the hiring process? (if I meet all minimums for both airframes)
Thanks
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