Southern Air
04-26-2019, 12:00 PM
#121
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Joined APC: Apr 2016
Posts: 698
Originally Posted by JustJon
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
Hub turns, out and backs, all nighters. Day time sleeping. You’re a freight (kitten) dawg now.
Day one 2:0am wake up call. 5am departure. This is your life. Come on over, and see for yourself
04-26-2019, 12:54 PM
#122
Pronounced Kep-Ten
Joined APC: Feb 2018
Position: Left
Posts: 179
Originally Posted by boeingdvr
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.
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, 01:08 PM
#123
Line Holder
Joined APC: Mar 2018
Position: King Air 200 PIC
Posts: 56
Originally Posted by JustJon
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
Thanks
04-26-2019, 01:50 PM
#125
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Joined APC: Apr 2016
Posts: 698
Originally Posted by CaptDave
What doesn’t get old is flying the 737, getting paid CRT, and being in my own bed for almost half the nights I’m at work. To each their own, I guess.
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04-26-2019, 03:21 PM
#126
Line Holder
Joined APC: Nov 2017
Posts: 89
Originally Posted by CaptDave
What doesn’t get old is flying the 737, getting paid CRT, and being in my own bed for almost half the nights I’m at work. To each their own, I guess.
04-26-2019, 03:24 PM
#127
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Joined APC: Dec 2017
Posts: 185
Originally Posted by 4runner
You’re not interested in ACMI or LCC, but the upgrade to a Boeing is so easy. And all that cash!!! 80k... imagine, you too could fly in China under a Filipino crew leasing contract after slumming it at an ACMI for a few years for that easy upgrade. I’m sure United is begging you to come on over. Can you give me a letter of rec?
Originally Posted by boeingdvr
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.
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.
As for flying "in China toxic communist nation etc"... That made me laugh. I doubt either of you spent much time there. Moreover, I never mentioned China.
Back to the topic. How are the 777 overnights : long enough to do stuff? Good hotels? Downtown or in slums near the field?
Thanks.
04-26-2019, 03:42 PM
#128
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Joined APC: Aug 2009
Posts: 578
We can ask for beer and say thank you in Cantonese and mandarin. You referenced lucrative 777 contracts. Those are all in China. Several of us have been to The Middle Kingdom a time or two. Hell, I’ve even seen Mao. Your years of erj experience and confidence will be an asset to your new employer. The air quality in The PRC is excellent, as are the drivers and military ATC.
04-26-2019, 03:54 PM
#129
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Joined APC: May 2014
Posts: 150
Training center failure rates are increasing to never before seen levels. I just acted as a mentor to the 3rd terminated new hire I am aware of.
A word of caution to those seeking the entry level wide body international gig for those follow on “juicy” cargo jobs. A failure on your record, recently, at this level will be a discussion item in your next interview. Is it worth it for a $40-60k per year 737 job (pay is based on % of 747 tonnage).
Your prospects for flow and salary are much greater at the regionals. Atlas upgrades are at a trickle, and growing longer.
A word of caution to those seeking the entry level wide body international gig for those follow on “juicy” cargo jobs. A failure on your record, recently, at this level will be a discussion item in your next interview. Is it worth it for a $40-60k per year 737 job (pay is based on % of 747 tonnage).
Your prospects for flow and salary are much greater at the regionals. Atlas upgrades are at a trickle, and growing longer.
04-26-2019, 04:35 PM
#130
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Joined APC: Aug 2009
Posts: 578
Originally Posted by WacoQCF
Training center failure rates are increasing to never before seen levels. I just acted as a mentor to the 3rd terminated new hire I am aware of.
A word of caution to those seeking the entry level wide body international gig for those follow on “juicy” cargo jobs. A failure on your record, recently, at this level will be a discussion item in your next interview. Is it worth it for a $40-60k per year 737 job (pay is based on % of 747 tonnage).
Your prospects for flow and salary are much greater at the regionals. Atlas upgrades are at a trickle, and growing longer.
A word of caution to those seeking the entry level wide body international gig for those follow on “juicy” cargo jobs. A failure on your record, recently, at this level will be a discussion item in your next interview. Is it worth it for a $40-60k per year 737 job (pay is based on % of 747 tonnage).
Your prospects for flow and salary are much greater at the regionals. Atlas upgrades are at a trickle, and growing longer.
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