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brocklee9000 11-27-2018 07:02 AM

Well it was good to finally get in touch with someone, and about what I expected. Around 10 minutes, typical screening where they reviewed my app and ratings and whatnot. Hiring into a pool, and allegedly still don’t know when exactly FO classes are going to be offered. He offered me an interview, and I chose one in mid December since it gives me time to prepare and will be held here in Phoenix. He said classes, when they resume, will be about 8 per class (but I can’t recall if he said it would be once or twice a month, probably varies based on demand?). Fingers crossed it goes well, the captains all get through training, and they wake up and rememebr they need to hire more FOs soon haha.

Excargodog 11-27-2018 07:51 AM


Originally Posted by brocklee9000 (Post 2714732)
Fingers crossed it goes well, the captains all get through training, and they wake up and rememebr they need to hire more FOs soon haha.

In fairness, the disastrous shortage of E-175 sims and instructors last summer wasn't just at Compass, it was dang near universal. The surge in hiring by the majors and resulting attrition and need for the regional's to crank newbie's through at a hitherto unseen pace sort of caught everyone with their pants down.

That being said, I doubt that anyone really learned from the experience so, yeah, everybody will likely get behind the power curve again at least a few more times....:o

210Av8r 11-27-2018 08:13 AM


Originally Posted by Excargodog (Post 2714778)
In fairness, the disastrous shortage of E-175 sims and instructors last summer wasn't just at Compass, it was dang near universal. The surge in hiring by the majors and resulting attrition and need for the regional's to crank newbie's through at a hitherto unseen pace sort of caught everyone with their pants down.

That being said, I doubt that anyone really learned from the experience so, yeah, everybody will likely get behind the power curve again at least a few more times....:o

It takes some luck to be on the correct side of the wave.

HUSKERFAN 11-27-2018 08:24 AM

Congrats on the call!!! Glad to hear they’re hiring!!!!! Just about to finish off my training here. The delays haven’t been too bad. Took the family to Asia for a week while getting paid so no complaints there. My training footprint will be about 110 days. You’ll enjoy it here!

05Duramax 11-28-2018 09:36 PM


Originally Posted by Excargodog (Post 2714778)
In fairness, the disastrous shortage of E-175 sims and instructors last summer wasn't just at Compass, it was dang near universal. The surge in hiring by the majors and resulting attrition and need for the regional's to crank newbie's through at a hitherto unseen pace sort of caught everyone with their pants down.

That being said, I doubt that anyone really learned from the experience so, yeah, everybody will likely get behind the power curve again at least a few more times....:o

I'm not sure if this is true, Republic is currently hiring people and offering them classes next August!

Of course that could be because they are going to use their 100 ERJ order and ramp up in hiring to get ready to take over Compass' flying on the West Coast next year.....

VIRotate 11-29-2018 04:51 AM


Originally Posted by 05Duramax (Post 2715855)
I'm not sure if this is true, Republic is currently hiring people and offering them classes next August!

Of course that could be because they are going to use their 100 ERJ order and ramp up in hiring to get ready to take over Compass' flying on the West Coast next year.....

Negative Ghostrider. Didn't you hear? Southwest is taking our flying but don't worry, we will start flying for Spirit Express by then. You heard it here first.

brocklee9000 12-02-2018 11:24 AM


Originally Posted by Excargodog (Post 2714778)
In fairness, the disastrous shortage of E-175 sims and instructors last summer wasn't just at Compass, it was dang near universal. The surge in hiring by the majors and resulting attrition and need for the regional's to crank newbie's through at a hitherto unseen pace sort of caught everyone with their pants down.

That being said, I doubt that anyone really learned from the experience so, yeah, everybody will likely get behind the power curve again at least a few more times....:o

Yeah I'm well aware of the systemwide shortage of sims causing delays for everyone. Especially as airlines add/add more embraers to their fleet and attrition continues. I also expect they won't learn. Since they'll be in town, I figured it can't hurt to go and interview. I've got a Skywest interview later that same week, and I fully expect them to offer a class date shortly thereafter and that Compass will say "alright you're in the pool, we'll let you know, but it's probably going to be Summer." Can't get too upset if you set the bar low hahaha.


Originally Posted by HUSKERFAN (Post 2714795)
Congrats on the call!!! Glad to hear they’re hiring!!!!! Just about to finish off my training here. The delays haven’t been too bad. Took the family to Asia for a week while getting paid so no complaints there. My training footprint will be about 110 days. You’ll enjoy it here!

I'd love a paid vacation! Especially with flight benefits. But I'm sure that's one reason they're in no rush to hire more haha.


Originally Posted by 05Duramax (Post 2715855)
I'm not sure if this is true, Republic is currently hiring people and offering them classes next August!

Yeah I got an email a few weeks ago. "In order to remain transparent . . . we are currently filling classes for June of 2019 . . . in order to keep a steady CA and FO mix, we had to adjust our dates to accomodate CA upgrades . . . We understand this may be inconvenient or upsetting, so we encourage you to communicate with [Recruiters] if you are within this timeframe, and be patient." Republic hasn't really been in the cards for me for a while now but it was shocking to hear they, too, are facing a similar slowdown.

210Av8r 12-03-2018 07:34 AM


Originally Posted by brocklee9000 (Post 2717806)
Yeah I'm well aware of the systemwide shortage of sims causing delays for everyone. Especially as airlines add/add more embraers to their fleet and attrition continues. I also expect they won't learn. Since they'll be in town, I figured it can't hurt to go and interview. I've got a Skywest interview later that same week, and I fully expect them to offer a class date shortly thereafter and that Compass will say "alright you're in the pool, we'll let you know, but it's probably going to be Summer." Can't get too upset if you set the bar low hahaha.



I'd love a paid vacation! Especially with flight benefits. But I'm sure that's one reason they're in no rush to hire more haha.



Yeah I got an email a few weeks ago. "In order to remain transparent . . . we are currently filling classes for June of 2019 . . . in order to keep a steady CA and FO mix, we had to adjust our dates to accomodate CA upgrades . . . We understand this may be inconvenient or upsetting, so we encourage you to communicate with [Recruiters] if you are within this timeframe, and be patient." Republic hasn't really been in the cards for me for a while now but it was shocking to hear they, too, are facing a similar slowdown.

It’s just good to hear that they are calling people again.

As I typed this reply, I got word that I shouldn’t expect a call from CPZ. So this Hopeful is going to OO. Hope to receive the CPZ wave. Cheers to you guys and happy flying.

thrustisamust 12-07-2018 07:05 PM

I finally got a call and interviewed for an FO position after calling almost daily. They offered positioned on the spot. Later in the day a recruiter called and offered class date of May 30! Fingers crossed for earlier class date.

BobbyLeeSwagger 12-07-2018 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by 210Av8r (Post 2718189)
It’s just good to hear that they are calling people again.

As I typed this reply, I got word that I shouldn’t expect a call from CPZ. So this Hopeful is going to OO. Hope to receive the CPZ wave. Cheers to you guys and happy flying.

Cheers to you sir! Thanks for being part of our threads.. OO will be another good spot for you. Make sure to tell them the double wave is mostly a gesture of humorous comradere- unless we get a blank stare, In that case we shift to making fun of them.. See you at the majors!


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