FlyingSlowly

I'm guessing since I've seen 145s on the ramp repeatedly in CLT, that's what they fly...but I could be wrong...I'm a Bluestreak pilot.

Walkeraviator

The BKW Route is flown on an E-120 Brasilia.

Walkeraviator

I would say the profile should be moved to charter. Via is most definitely not a regional carrier. We may have some scheduled routes, but we are still a Supplemental operator. The company is closer to Xtra or Swift with smaller planes than they are to an XJT or Trans States.

Cujo665

good info !

pilotguy7

I "interviewed" with Via Air today at a job fair in Austin. Seems like a pretty good operation that is having some growing pains, and moving from a small outfit, to a medium sized company in the next few years. They had no pilot representative for me to talk with, but I did chat with HR and Ground Ops while I was there. I had tons of questions for them, and unfortunately they really couldnt answer a lot of them. If someone has some insight, I'd LOVE to pick your brain. I'm very much considering going to work for them (if offered a job), but do wonder about pay, QoL, routes, perks, advancement, ect. Being home based would/could/should be a dream job!!!! Please feel to PM if you have information. I'd like to have a answer for them this week if possible (I have two other job offers on the table right now). Thank you all.

Jackedflyer81

If you haven't had your questions answered send me a pm. Walkeraviator also could answer your questions.

pilotguy7

Thank you Jackedflyer81. . . PM sent

pilotguy7

Thank you for answering my questions . . . I really do appreciate it. I am VERY torn . .I've got a job offer at Enoy and Spirit. And I "think" I have a job in January if I want it at Via. I'm very torn . .Envoy, stable company, been around a long time . . . might get a flow to AAG in 6 to 8 years. QOL could be questionable. Spirit . .well, tough, tough tough training . .4 sims! 10% washout. . . that's on the old resume for the rest of your life! Then there is Via-Air. . . a bit of a gamble as they are a new 121 . . and doing new routes out of AUS. There is no seniority system and there are LOTS more questions on the operation than anyone can tell me answers on. But the QOL is/could be really good. I could be doing day trips and sleeping in my own bed nearly every night. The long term pay is not real good . . . but I've heard it "could" get better. UGH!!!! Not sure what to do . . but I've GOT to make a decision fast. Anyone have some insight they'd care to share?

GraceMonth

Envoy, with flow to AA, is a great option. If you have to commute, it may not be an easy decision.

If Spirit can vote in a new contract with pay, that's the second best option.

But that's me, not you. Only you can decide what's best for you. Good luck, and I hope it works out for the best!

Jackedflyer81

Np at all. You have a big decision to make. I’ll give you my thoughts. Via is just starting a new contract in Austin where you live. Yes that would be awesome qol for you to be in your own bed every night. Just keep in mind we may loose the contract as well. They do home basing so not a worry about loosing your job. Your upgrade there will likely happen as soon as you have the mins. Via is a good little company with some good people.
However personally I would jump on Spirit. You will be making what a capt makes at the other places year 2. Not to mention they are in negotiations for a better contract now. The big reason I like this choice is for the bird. An Airbus type will be gold for your resume. How many companies fly these?! Think this would be the biggest leap for your career.
Best of luck to you for whatever you choose. They are all good options so don’t think you can really go wrong. Let us know what you decide.