amcnd

Reserving 60 $10 N-Numbers is not the same as buying 60 E175’s. You may want to not jump the gun and hope for a completed sale and keeping the current 145’s...

watch

XJT has a rule where layovers greater than 14 hours have to be at hotels in city center, allowing aircrew to see the place they’re in instead of just an airport hotel. Any little perks like that at c5?

jacburn

Generally, there is only one hotel per city. Most of our hotels are in locations that have plenty around to do or eat.

jacburn

I don't think anyone said that UA is moving all the 145's to C5. Yes, the plan is still to have at least 61 145's at C5. We are only about half way to the 61 fleet size right now.

If you are talking about Parma3980's bull, just note that he is full of it. For some odd reason, the XJT guys seem to be writing on this thread more than the Commutair guys and a lot of it is not factual.

Blackhawk

Probably because the thread is labeled “CommutAir or ExpressJet”. Since the OP is asking about both airlines one would assume pilots from both airlines would chime in. Unless there is some new rule about posting that I am not aware of. Or do you only post in the CommutAir section?
Also, except for the latest rants I think it’s been a fair discussion. I’ve given my opinion but have not slammed CommutAir. As a matter of fact I told the OP to take the first class date all else being equal. So show me where the website meanies gave you an ouchie so we can kiss it and make it better.

jacburn

I don't really care if XJT guys come on this thread and post accurate information. The problem occurs when the trolls come over and push information that is no where near the truth like XJT getting 60 175's or XJT is getting a flow to UA.

When I go to the XJT thread labeled Expressjet or Commutair and read it, I see calmwinds posting a bunch of bull and C5 and XJT guys trying to fix his mistakes. I don't see any of our C5 guys going on that thread and posting a bunch of bull about rumors that were heard from some gate agents second cousins brother that anyone with half of a brain knows is incorrect.

I promise you that anyone that knows me or has had me in a class will tell you that I do not paint a bed full of roses about C5 or any regional. All regionals have their problems and it all depends what someone can live with until they move on.

Guys like watch need the truth and not someone else trying to just sell them on a bunch of rumors that will never come true so they can gain seniority at their airline. That is where my ouchie is.

DirkDiggler

Watch, it really sounds like you are trying to do your due diligence. Below is a link to the XJT contract along with an industry comparison from Sept 2018. This may be useful to you. I'd ask a C5 guy upload their contract so you can compare. This shouldn't be top secret information.

https://www.scribd.com/document/397411436/Regional-Contract-Comparison-2018


https://www.scribd.com/document/397411488/ExpressJet-2018-Pilot-Contract

PhantomHawk

With ZERO bias, I would say that C5 is on a fairly predictable track. XJT is teetering on the brink and it’s either about to drastically get better or it’ll implode soon. Until things begin to actually happen, there’s no way to tell which direction it’s gonna go.

watch

Thanks for the contract. And yes, it seems like XJT has reason for an optimistic future, but until that shows signs of materializing it’s still hope.

Commutair has been growing and needs pilots. They pay less, fly to less cities, and don’t have the training reputation of XJT- but they have shown growth and need pilots.

A few folks say “why not republic or endeavor, get $$$, get paid not to fly.” The whole point of a regional is to fly and make myself competitive for a major airline. What’s the point of high pay if you’re getting minimum guarantee and adding 30 hours per month?

Expressjet will probably do great. I feel like it’s more of a gamble. I’m still not sure; having their deal with Mana Air actually signed will help their case.

Thanks for the link to the contract.

corporategypsy

They assign your first day of reserve at 9am 2 days prior. They assign each following day by 6pm the day before. I have seen trips added 4 days out and also assigned the same day. They try and be proactive. Just remember just because you are assigned flying doesn't mean you get to keep it. My trips have been pulled and my schedule has changed 4 times in a day. Reserve sucks and there are no guarantees other than what days you are on duty. That being said you won't be on reserve more than a month or 2. There were over 70 people below me by the time I finished IOE.