Aviatormar

alright, if given todays climate, would it be better to go to air wisky or xjet knowing what is going on today? I live in the bos area, and would have to commute either way.

SharkyBN584

I'd say XJT only because they've shown their ability to update to a changing climate better than Air Wisky has.

Wildlife L4

It's been a little while since my last post... so here is the latest from the inside at Lynx: We have been busy finalizing the 'phase 2' portion and we will start flying our new planes next Monday in preparation for proving run practice. We are taking delivery of 4 more planes this month (total of 6 thus far) while the remaining 4 continue to be built. It looks like the proving runs will begin the first week of Nov (possibly earlier) and certification a couple weeks after. Hopefully just in time for Thanksgiving! We still retain all 10 options with plans to exercise them in 2008.

As far as pilots go - Lynx is still hiring CAs and FOs. Just hired #63 total pilots with 10 more starting on Oct 15. 100+ pilots needed for the 10 aircraft. Those of you that are interested- please email your resume to [email protected] . They are conducting interviews this week and next. The classes should slow down in Nov for holidays and available sim time. Get your resume in if you are on the fence. Come see what Lynx has to offer for you.

My experience here has been impressive. The management knows you by name- The staff here is collectively dedicated to making this airline work and building a great place to call home. I have enjoyed working with everyone and the atmosphere is a positive one - despite the setback and delays that are out of their control. We continue to bring on talented and experienced people that add their expertise where needed without hesitation

>> I can only see the upcoming flame response about the pay... so let me say that YES it is below industry... and YES it will be addressed soon. All focus is to get certified and start bringing IN money otherwise... We feel confident that our situation is appreciated by management. I bet that when Frontier relaunched in the early 90s - they had the similar concerns then... but now look at the pilot group! You gotta start somewhere.

I believe the underlining nature of these forums is to help our peers... and not just complain and throw rocks. (fun at times though!) As with any career decisions - do gather as much info and find what suites your situation. Best of luck to all - as the industry has come a long way since 2001.

~ M.P.

ghilis101

are you guys going to be part of the same in house union that frontier has or are you still working on some kind of collective bargaining?

Wildlife L4

At this time there has not been any talk about organization - inhouse or from Frontier's.


~M.P.

ryane946

I will bite.

1. Horizon
2. Skywest
3. TIE Republic and Air Wisconsin
4. Compass
5. Lynx

Horizon is by far the best. The highest first year pay around. Actually the highest pay around period. They have the best contract in the regionals, and it is the ONLY regional I would ever consider being a lifer at.

Skywest has decent pay and good work rules. Quick upgrade. Most everyone seems to be happy there.

Air Wisconsin and Republic are both good places. Air Wisconsin doesn't have any growth, however upgrade time is still relatively low. They will not be losing any flying for a while. Maybe they will pick up some more flying.
Republic is lucky in that they are diversified amongst the carriers they operate for (United, Delta, Continental, US Air). They have a fairly good contract. 2nd year FO pay is a joke.

Compass is flying EMB-175's that are capable of carrying 86 people. While I know scope limits them to 76 seats, the EMB-175 is still almost twice as large as CRJ-200 or EMB-145 (common regional aircraft). Yet their pay is practically the same. I personally think NWA pilots need to get their scope back to either 50 or 70 seats, and make these EMB-175's mainline aircraft for mainline pay rates.

Lynx pays captains $43.75 an hour. Enough said.

HercDriver130

Seeing as the contract at RAH was negotiated in 2003....and is amendable as of the first of this month, I think you will see some movement there. Only time will tell.

TheGreatChecko

Its $50 an hour. Yeah its pretty low, but show me one regional with good year 1 pay for captains.

The real question is what years 2 and beyond will pay, that is yet to be seen.