I echo everything Excargodog says. I’m starting class here in a few weeks. And my choice was between the Delta owned regional and Compass. Both had the same class dates. But I went with CPZ and I’ll gladly break down why:
1. Good pay but less than others means I’m not going to be forever behind lifers
2. The idea of rocking a reserve list 55+ deep in NYC and struggling to fly more than 20 hours a month is terrifying (yes we all know 9E is announcing big news here soon...but soon hasn’t happened for months)
3. Bases are all holdable within a few months
4. Honestly for all the gripes about the hiring department. They’ve been amazing to me, we email every few weeks and they have been more than accommodating with any request I’ve had
5. High risk high reward, obviously. No regional is going to be my career if it plays out right. 3-4 years and CPZ and move on

Now that being said. CPZ isn’t for everyone from what I was told in the interview and what I read on here. For reference I’m single and in my mid 20s so I’m trying to fly a lot and don’t care about a lot of things that people with families do. If you’re married or aren’t worried about flying a ton, and want a regional with “more guaranteed” future then other places are better. You can pick up a paycheck for not flying, make more per hour, and be home more often while doing 7+ months of reserve.

And yes, definitely, things can change tomorrow. But for now, West Coast with the APC homies is worth it for someone in my position.

 

Agree 200%.
Congrats to jetpilot and fingers crossed for you.
I’m still in the ‘hoping for a sceening call’ group, but good to know that phones are ringing somewhere.

 

ECD & DD, I appreciate you taking the time to respond and share your perspective - many thanks

 

Good read guys and seems like smart gouge. Just pushed the app in and waiting. ATP, ex-mil guy, zero jet/121. If hired, looking at PHX.

 

Good luck!

 

Any hiring updates? Still holding on..

 

The sound of crickets. No status change. They are in a good position to be flush with apps. A couple of people have reported TBNT but having heard any reports of anyone getting an interview scheduled.

 

I got a voicemail from recruiting a few weeks back and scheduled an interview later this month after a quick Q and A screening over the phone. I was told class date would be January at the earliest, more likely February. From what I hear they are being very selective right now.

It was probably two months of silence from when I sent my app in to getting the phone call, if that helps at all.

 

Applied around July 4th, didn't hear anything. Sent a follow-up email a week later, again nothing. Pestered recruiting again last week and got the "thanks we are reviewing all applications and if you are competitive we will reach out to setup a formal interview." Unfortunately, it looks like CPZ won't work out as I have two other offers that start the first part of October.

I was encouraged to actually get a reply from recruiting. So for those still hanging on, or if you have more time to wait than I do - good luck! And when I see you giving me the CPZ wave, I will smile to myself and always think of what could have been! Blue skies, ya'll!

 

I got the call for an interview a few weeks ago, about 2 months after applying and no contact. Called back, went through a quick screening of “how do you like what you are doing now” “why Compass” etc. I was told start date for training would be January at the earliest, more likely February.

So just wanted to say there is some hope, and anyone trying to get to Compass should apply earlier rather than later.