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04-15-2022, 09:16 AM

#321

tallpilot

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Joined APC: Dec 2011

Position: A320 FO

Posts: 847

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkemffls

Any chance I get a call by ABX ?
I have 150 SIC turbine hours 1650tt currently working for one of wholly owned AA regional airlines.

Dunno. I applied with 8,000 and 3,000 PIC. I didn't get a call.

04-15-2022, 10:34 AM

#322

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Posts: 774

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallpilot

Dunno. I applied with 8,000 and 3,000 PIC. I didn't get a call.

Interesting. Unless there is something in your job history that gives them reason for concern, I'd guess that they're making a bet on how long you would be likely to stay. Retention of new-hires is the problem they're having at the moment, and numbers like that say you're likely to be hired away by some big name soon. If you're genuinely interested in ABX as a destination and not just as a waypoint on your way to somewhere else, I'd suggest contacting the recruiting people and communicate that to them.

As for the previous poster with 1650 total time and 150 turbine, I'd say that's far on the low end of what they would be likely to take unless they're really short on applications. I believe history has shown that pilots with that little experience are much less likely to successfully complete training and IOE.

04-15-2022, 03:41 PM

#323

Flyguy255

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Joined APC: Jun 2019

Posts: 59

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkemffls

Any chance I get a call by ABX ?
I have 150 SIC turbine hours 1650tt currently working for one of wholly owned AA regional airlines.

Buddy of mine got a class date there. He’s about 1950tt 450 sic turbine

04-18-2022, 08:31 AM

#324

Gearmonk12

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Joined APC: Apr 2022

Posts: 6

Anyone care to give an inside view on day to day life on the road at ABX?

04-18-2022, 09:12 AM

#325

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Originally Posted by Gearmonk12

Anyone care to give an inside view on day to day life on the road at ABX?

Wake up. Go to the airport. Fly. Go to the hotel. Sleep.

There is usually some eating thrown in there depending on the time available between those events and whether the flight is catered. Sometimes other activities depending on the length of the layover.

I can't really imagine that what we do here is that much different than any other airline.

04-18-2022, 02:15 PM

#326

Gooch

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Joined APC: Jul 2019

Position: CA

Posts: 251

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearmonk12

Anyone care to give an inside view on day to day life on the road at ABX?

While it may “not be as good as it used to be” for some, I don’t work nearly as hard as I did at brand X working 4 days on 2 off. Is it perfect, nope…but it ain’t bad either.

04-18-2022, 03:18 PM

#327

Gearmonk12

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Joined APC: Apr 2022

Posts: 6

Thanks for the replies, this is what I was hoping to hear.

04-19-2022, 02:39 PM

#328

Tripilot25

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Joined APC: Sep 2016

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Posts: 75

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearmonk12

Anyone care to give an inside view on day to day life on the road at ABX?

In a normal F/O line holder lifestyle you'll enjoy your life depending on your desires. You can make good amount of money or you can enjoy your time off. Good Hotels layover, transportation most of the time is on point, working routes are Good, inflight meals... depending on departure station but for the most part good. There's a lot of progress lately, new airplanes coming, upgrades & open time.