PotatoChip

Also interviewed and turned it down. My trust meter was on LOW.

MitsubishiPilot

The higher percentage of new-hires getting it is probably due to them not showing up, if they didn't get it. Although, many have not taken the interview, yet; it was not a make or break situation for them.

MaxQ

what do you think they are lying about?
The 145s are a signed contract. The airline will need 10 Capts or so per month starting mid summer. If you come on board now and are qualified and capable you probably would be in upgrade class in a month or two after finishing as a new hire. It is my understanding that the recruiters actually understate the rapidity of movement so as to not get expectations too high.
The limitation as I understand it has more to do with sim and availability of instructors/LCA's
There are a number (I have no figures) who have been accepted into the UAL program.
While decency is a rare commodity in the aviation/airline business this outfit in its current state exceeds all others I have worked for in a 40 year plus career. (with one possible exception). They can only relate what UAL tells them as to the program, which is most likely a learning curve for them as well. I feel it inappropriate to call C5 liars.

Braniff DC8

I was simply trying to say they may be lying to get people not that they are in fact liars.

FishSammichNat

What in the balls does that mean? 40 aircraft coming to a company with 200 pilots and you fear someone is fibbing about quick upgrades? Sheesh some people

snackysmores

I think people are more worried about UAL deciding to park the 50s in a year or two and getting stuck in a dash

HercDiver

Contract for the 145s is a five year contract. Also, internal rumors are that it will eventually be 60 145s and ORD base.

MitsubishiPilot

Give a company ERJs to startup, then take it away; that makes no sense. United has picked their feed carriers and will keep them in balance to supply United for the future. CommutAir will not grow in size larger than what has been planned unless other regionals start failing.
40, with options for 20 more. I doubt with the supposed 100, 50 seaters, by 2019 quote they will exercise this. That means between SkyWest, ExpressJet, and Trans States will shrink their 50 seat flying to 40 aircraft? It is possible, but not a plausible outcome.

Ebborts

Are the details regarding the preferential interview with United more clear now?

Is there a time line (say 12 months or 1,000 hours) in which United will intentionally not hire a Commutair pilot (in an effort to minimize the turnover of the United Express operation)?

Thanks.

3inthegreen

No, this is exactly why I said no. The CommutAir executives wont release the actual agreement with United. You have no idea how many they will actually take or how the details of the program actually work. You basically are putting your faith in a Press Release.