BigC208

I hope you’re right. For a few months there were three or four reserves but lately very few or no reserves at all on the 208 schedule. Checked the ATR schedule and not many reserves there either. Been able to work a few PTO weeks here and there because of that. It’s what’s kept me somewhat optimistic about this job. The new CEO is keeping us in the loop, that’s another positive. What has really helped is the increased incentives. Many based pilots work their PTO so the need for floaters is reduced. Ideally I alternate a week on the road followed by a week reserve at home. If that works out I’m happy. No issues coming home on Saturday then either. Don’t mind working PTO if there are home reserve weeks in the rotation. If it’s four weeks in a row of only having one day off per week the resume’s are going out. That has cost us a bunch of 208 pilots. Do that 6 months in a row and Wheels Up’s 8/6 schedule starts looking acceptable. It’s catch 22. With enough pilots on the schedule we have great quality of life. Keeping enough around to make that happen is the issue.

LT Maverick

Have a few questions about how the ATR side is currently if any of you guys are currently at MAC and could PM me that would be great.

Aurora8

Just saw this from last year. Very cool photo!

Aurora8

How are you folks feeling about MAC management these days? Are things going well?

captjns

Former MAC employee here. The DO, a true gentleman, who is at the helm, is a true stand up person who has non only the team’s welfare at heart, but the company’s success at his interest too.

A great day was when the former president of MAC, due to his incompetence and ego, was voted off the island.

Aurora8

Good to hear!

StartUp161WanaB

What’s happening at MAC since the new CEO took over?

Any positive, negative feedback?
Any increase pilot pay and hiring on the ATR?

Jeepers

Anyone have any info on MAC currently?
Junior bases? Hiring rates? Upgrade times?

RJPilotnow

I don’t think they are running any new hire classes because of the virus. They might be interviewing, there hasn’t been much talk. Upgrade times are right when you get 1000 hours. But, it could be years unless you have prior 121 time. If you don’t live in a base, they may hire you as a floater. But just know you will most likely be gone Sunday through Saturday spending 1 day at home for your 24 in 7 and the back on the road. Do that for 3 weeks and then you are off for 1 week. Living in a base is the best QOL. You will most likely see memphis or indy. The Carolina bases are all full and senior. DLH you might be able to do. Just give them a call and see what bases are actually open.

StartUp161WanaB

They are packed right now with pilots.
maybe try the caravan side