Compass Pilots - Are You Happy There?
12-29-2017, 07:49 PM
#41
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Originally Posted by VIRotate
Agreed. I doubt you can fit 2 tries in the 2 hour call out. Or if there are delays, mechanical, etc. Then you won’t be able to commuter clause it. Just be careful. I’ve heard of guys doing it, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it unless the flight is wide open or something that day. Even then it’s risky.
12-29-2017, 09:55 PM
#42
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Originally Posted by Fgrosoli
I leave in Encinitas and no way you can make it in 2 hours... driving to the parking lot , wait for the shuttle to the terminal ... if no traffic and you are ready to leave when they call you the fastest is 2 hrs 45 mins and everything need to go well, if you need to go to eagle nest plan for 3 hrs. For me the option to driving to San Diego and get on the plane doesn’t work either.... 30 min with no traffic to parking lot in San , other 15 min for shuttle to terminal , 1 hrs flight , boarding and de-boarding and running to assigned gate is another 30 mins...
12-30-2017, 07:00 AM
#43
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Originally Posted by herkdawg
I would say it's doable north SD County. I live in Carlsbad, but right on the border with Encinitas. I always tried to bid RAP1 and had a bag packed so I could hop in the car and go. I sat reserve from home and never missed a flight. If you live in the city of San Diego, I would say forget it, especially if you get the call late enough where you would hit SD traffic too. I forgot to put in my reserve bid one month and got stuck with RAP3. For that, I would hang out in San Clemente for the day. Hopefully you'll be on reserve shorter than I. Good luck!
Message me if by any chance we are called together or AR I can give you a ride
12-31-2017, 11:47 AM
#44
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Originally Posted by BobbyLeeSwagger
Hiring needs projected to remain very strong in 2018, especially for Seattle base. We need 40 a month. PHX still going junior but will mellow out probably... congrats to everyone who took our advice a few months ago to come right now for PHX. Still looking ok for new hires.
12-31-2017, 02:21 PM
#45
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Originally Posted by flyjustinfly
What is reserve time looking like at SEA currently?
We're not going into new territory here, just back to how it was for the last 3-4 years! (Minus the last year obviously) Which has been 1-2 months. I'm guessing we'll see inside of 2 months for Seattle this spring.
So like I told the PHX locals 2-3 months ago, now is the time. Especially if you want Seattle.
Cheers! Hope we see you come over!
01-15-2018, 06:58 PM
#47
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Originally Posted by ROCKETM8
What is the upgrade time there this week?
Look at it this way, even with the 6 month upgrade/hiring freeze in 2017, I am looking at a 2 year upgrade. Despite zero seniority movement for nearly 8 months.
2017 was a crap year for compass. I got screwed. That said, anyone joining now is going to see incredible movement. Like < 3 month reserve and absolutely positively upgrade in less than 2 years from Date of hire.
All that said, I think we have a Delta contract up for renewal in 2020. Coming to compass might be a little “risky” but the potential reward is pretty great.
01-15-2018, 08:14 PM
#48
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Thanks man. Is that upgrade with Delta factored in? Also I have about 850TSIC, will that help me any or am I just like ordinary passenger?
Given all things I would prefer Compass as a place to work but not if upgrade is two years or more...
Given all things I would prefer Compass as a place to work but not if upgrade is two years or more...
Originally Posted by Slowhawk
Anyone who joins now is going to see VERY fast upgrades. My estimate would be 12-18 months. No more than 18.
Look at it this way, even with the 6 month upgrade/hiring freeze in 2017, I am looking at a 2 year upgrade. Despite zero seniority movement for nearly 8 months.
2017 was a crap year for compass. I got screwed. That said, anyone joining now is going to see incredible movement. Like < 3 month reserve and absolutely positively upgrade in less than 2 years from Date of hire.
All that said, I think we have a Delta contract up for renewal in 2020. Coming to compass might be a little “risky” but the potential reward is pretty great.
Look at it this way, even with the 6 month upgrade/hiring freeze in 2017, I am looking at a 2 year upgrade. Despite zero seniority movement for nearly 8 months.
2017 was a crap year for compass. I got screwed. That said, anyone joining now is going to see incredible movement. Like < 3 month reserve and absolutely positively upgrade in less than 2 years from Date of hire.
All that said, I think we have a Delta contract up for renewal in 2020. Coming to compass might be a little “risky” but the potential reward is pretty great.
01-15-2018, 08:24 PM
#49
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Originally Posted by ROCKETM8
Thanks man. Is that upgrade with Delta factored in? Also I have about 850TSIC, will that help me any or am I just like ordinary passenger?
Given all things I would prefer Compass as a place to work but not if upgrade is two years or more...
Given all things I would prefer Compass as a place to work but not if upgrade is two years or more...
02-03-2018, 09:25 AM
#50
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How much flying are folks getting on reserve out of LAX, and how long before you can hold a line? I am choosing between OO and CPZ. I'm retiring military and live in SAN. While the SAN base for OO is attractive, it seems like people are only flying around 7 days a month right now on reserve, and sitting reserve for several months. Thanks for the help!
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