USA Jet Airlines
10-23-2014, 10:44 AM
#62
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Originally Posted by MidWesternPilot
Just a question to anyone in this thread that works for USA Jet Airlines. I'm going in to interview with USA Jet and want to get as much information as possible in order to make a decision.
First I know that there is 13 hard days off for the DC-9 and 11 for the Falcon; however, I'd like to know how long are do your "on duty" rotations last vs. your days off. Is is a 3 on 3 off or 6 on 2 off type schedule or does it vary from month-to-month randomly?
Just how fatiguing is this type of flying?
Is it true that USA Jet has already acquired cargo conversions of the CRJ-200 to replace the Falcons?
Lastly, is there an idea of how long an upgrade can be reasonably expected for a new-hire?
Any bit of info is greatly appreciated.
First I know that there is 13 hard days off for the DC-9 and 11 for the Falcon; however, I'd like to know how long are do your "on duty" rotations last vs. your days off. Is is a 3 on 3 off or 6 on 2 off type schedule or does it vary from month-to-month randomly?
Just how fatiguing is this type of flying?
Is it true that USA Jet has already acquired cargo conversions of the CRJ-200 to replace the Falcons?
Lastly, is there an idea of how long an upgrade can be reasonably expected for a new-hire?
Any bit of info is greatly appreciated.
Heard that rumor as well. I think the CRJ's don't perform as well as the Falcons do in terms of cargo, so I think they'll hold on to the Falcons for as long as possible. But things change in that realm on a day to day basis...
11-02-2014, 01:01 PM
#66
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New hires either relocate to yip or get some kind of crashpad. Preferably with other non sched guys. Typical airline crash pads aren't really set up for guys who sit on 24hr reserve for 5 days between trips. About 35-40% of the seniority list commutes but you are right it is not a very commutable job.
12-04-2014, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by kodiakallstar
New hires either relocate to yip or get some kind of crashpad. Preferably with other non sched guys. Typical airline crash pads aren't really set up for guys who sit on 24hr reserve for 5 days between trips. About 35-40% of the seniority list commutes but you are right it is not a very commutable job.
12-12-2014, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RH1228
Commuting to this type of gig sounds horrible. I can't believe this many guys do it.
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