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Old 09-30-2014 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by dickmaster3000
I would assume MSP/DTW.. but I plan on holding out for SEA Captain anyway.
Seattle base? I didn't think compass have a Seattle base? Not even on the seniority list waiting for a base that doesn't exist, hope it all works out
Old 09-30-2014 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 3stripes
I heard you guys are losing all of your ZED agreements? Has the company mentioned any plans to set up their own?
There has been nothing official telling us we are losing our ZEDs. Purely speculation. Same thing with us losing our guaranteed interview. I'll believe it when and if it happens.

All depends if your pitcher is half full or half empty I guess.
Old 09-30-2014 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Moonwolf
Seattle base? I didn't think compass have a Seattle base? Not even on the seniority list waiting for a base that doesn't exist, hope it all works out
Yeah, I'm obviously joking!!
Old 09-30-2014 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Moonwolf
Seattle base? I didn't think compass have a Seattle base? Not even on the seniority list waiting for a base that doesn't exist, hope it all works out
Oh, just wait!
Old 09-30-2014 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bjohnson09
I'm guessing flying PIC under Part 135 on-demand in a Citation Bravo (8 passenger seats) doesn't qualify towards the 1000 hour rule?
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That's the way I'd read it, but I could be mistaken.

There is a credit for up to 500 hours of military, multi-engine, multi-pilot, turbine. Single-seat fighter guys are SOL.


§121.436 Pilot Qualification: Certificates and experience requirements.
(a) No certificate holder may use nor may any pilot act as pilot in command of an aircraft (or as second in command of an aircraft in a flag or supplemental operation that requires three or more pilots) unless the pilot:

(1) Holds an airline transport pilot certificate not subject to the limitations in §61.167 of this chapter;

(2) Holds an appropriate aircraft type rating for the aircraft being flown; and

(3) If serving as pilot in command in part 121 operations, has 1,000 hours as second in command in operations under this part, pilot in command in operations under §91.1053(a)(2)(i) of this chapter, pilot in command in operations under §135.243(a)(1) of this chapter, or any combination thereof. For those pilots who are employed as pilot in command in part 121 operations on July 31, 2013, compliance with the requirements of this paragraph (a)(3) is not required.

§ 135.243 Pilot in command qualifications.
(a) No certificate holder may use a person, nor may any person serve, as pilot in command in passenger-carrying operations—
(1) Of a turbojet airplane, of an airplane having a passenger-seat configuration, excluding each crewmember seat, of 10 seats or more, or of a multiengine airplane in a commuter operation as defined in part 119 of this chapter, unless that person holds an airline transport pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and, if required, an appropriate type rating for that airplane.
Citation PIC is good to go. It's a turbo jet. Flying a multi-engine turbo prop or other prop with the seat restrictions above is not.
Old 09-30-2014 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Toonces
Citation PIC is good to go. It's a turbo jet. Flying a multi-engine turbo prop or other prop with the seat restrictions above is not.
I might have to get an FAA LOI on this. The way I read the reg...it doesn't matter if its a turbojet, but that it has to have either 10 seats or more OR be involved in a commuter operation.
Old 09-30-2014 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by woutlaw
You should be good if the 135 PIC time was in a 10+ seat jet or for a commuter operation.

I may be wrong, it's been known to happen. :-)

By the way I read the regs, the 3,500+ hours of 135 PIC I have is useless for upgrade because it was for a freight operation, which isn't included in 135.243(a)(1).

Not a huge issue for me personally since I'd prefer to wait until I can hold MSP CA and by then I'll have more than the required 1,000 hrs 121 SIC anyway.

Having flown the thing a scant six months, I gotta say that 1,000+ hours learning the Jungle Bus from the right seat before jumping into the left isn't the worst thing in the world.

Will
I presume MSP will stay senior on captain side, I know there a lot of pilots either already upgraded or about to upgrade that live in MSP and will surely keep MSP our senior captain domicile. There also quite a few LAX captains that will go back to MSP when they can hold a line their.
Old 09-30-2014 | 10:37 AM
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Is MSP or DTW more senior for CAs?
Old 09-30-2014 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by saturn
Where do you think the bulk of the captain vacancies will be for the 150+ flows?
This is purely speculation but I believe that most of the vacancies for now will be in LAX due to addition of the AA flying based out of LAX (what we know right now).

That being said the most senior base for Captains at this point is MSP and as those folks leave it WILL create openings in MSP. It just remains to be seen how many of us bid back to MSP...

In my situation if I have to choose between 18-19 days off and productive trips as a LAX Captain or Reserve or a 12 day off line in MSP I may have to think hard about my life as a commuter...
Old 09-30-2014 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Toonces
Citation PIC is good to go. It's a turbo jet. Flying a multi-engine turbo prop or other prop with the seat restrictions above is not.
Good eye! I think you may be correct. Thanks!

Those darn FAA commas get me every time.

So, looking closer:

+ Turbojet PIC.
+ More than 10 pax seats, PIC.
+ Multi-engine commuter, PIC.

All count.
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