Compass updates
 

heard compass was looking to add 45 guys or so this fall, any validity to this rumor? any updates would be appreciated, thanks.

Compass has been somewhat understaffed for most of it's short history...I seriously doubt management has decided to go hog wild on hiring to the point where we are overstaffed by more than 10%. I suppose anything is possible, but I doubt it.

Well we are short FO's, and they are Upgrading at least 6 maybe up to 18 FO's to captains, so it would look likely that they would need to hire about that many new hires. They are also hirinig Dispatchers and FA's on a basis greater than what we would appear to need. Either they are preparing for growth or more likely preparing for massive attrition. Time will tell.

Oh yeah the 2 growth theories are(not mine):that we are buying Shuttle America's 175's. because they are buying Frontierand losing their DL contract. or that they are transferring more of Comair's flying to other regionals including Compass.

All I know is that yesterday was the last day they had any interviews scheduled. Hopefully they have some more around the corner.

Yes, 45 more pilots are on the way by the end of the year. I do not know when the official announcement will come. Good luck to all.

All pilots will always have a PIC type. It's in the contract and our approved 121 training program.

The way it should be for all the airlines. ATP with PIC type.

Dispatchers are moving from Chantilly to MSP in a few months...not all will make the move...Compass will need more dispatchers.

Flight Attendants are getting fired or quitting at a fairly steady pace. It's essentially a minimum wage job. I'm guessing attrition will always be high for Flight Attendants unless compensation is changed dramatically...not holding my breath.

I don't have any inside information, but I just don't see any growth at Compass (not necessarily a bad thing). Why would Republic sell it's airplanes to Delta? They have 25 airlines, I'm sure they can find somewhere to fly them if Delta were to decide to cancel their contract.

Of course this is all opinion.

Does Compass still require 1000 multi? I keep getting conflicting information. Their website says 1000 but some papers at a job fair I was at said only 500. Even the CP their said 500 was good. But the website and application ask if you have over 1000.

There is class of 6 that started last week, another class of 6 starting the week of the 28th, and one more class in September so far. I got in this next class starting on the 28th. Looks like experience levels are starting to rise (7000+ TT). I've been on the street for 6 months, this is the first bite I have gotten. I'm thankful to be one of the chosen few.

I'm also hearing there is a class of 6 in October.

Wow, I can't believe this thread has lasted three days without the inevitable "When do the flowbacks start?" post!

im more interested in when the flow up's start

The flowups will start relatively soon. Flowbacks? In 6-10 years there will probably be some, but not for any pilots currently at DAL.

cliff
NBO

Cliff, please explain what your crystal ball is showing you. The general feeling out there is that the combined Delta will be overstaffed through next summer and beyond. I don't see any hiring (flowup) at Delta anytime soon.

Hi!

Because the "general feeling" is wrong. It is based on how things have been going, which is not good.

Economically, the world is improving, overall, and there is nowhere to go but up. ANY changes that would increase or decrease the need for pilots in the short run will only be positive, and we will need more pilots. If ANY of the proposed congressional/FAA changes go through, they will add to the increase in pilots needed.

The worst case short-term economic scenario means no change from now, which means no furloughs. ANY change, which IS happening now, will be positive and require more pilots.

cliff
NBO

Soon, Very Soon-I will be the one punching a hole in the sky with one of those sweet lookin 767-400's.the 5 month countdown begins tommorow!

Do you work for Compass? Don't get ahead of yourself. I think DC-9 is a little more realistic.

I sensed a sarcastic tone from his post. :)

I think clicking a few buttons to collect our unemployment "Obama bucks" once per week is more likely than flow ups in the next couple years. But then again, I keep my expectations low so I'm rarely disappointed.

Well, I havent read anything here in a while and log in to see .....a Compass thread. Didn't see that coming. Since we are all throwing out our theories, here is mine. We seem to be staffed close to right on the left seat. (Most RSV's seem to be flying less than 75) and I've hear quite a few of them complaining about never flying. So this last class of 6 they are upgrading right now seemed odd. :confused:
Then I started thinking maybe they know something about Delta hiring in the Spring because just 2 classes at Delta would almost criple Compass from a CA standpoint. By Spring we would have well over 40 ready for flow (enough for 2 months of 20).
So with congress "Looking" at the duty time limits and the average age of crews steadily growing I think it is very possible to see some hiring next year. Probably nothing like 2 years ago but at least some movement.

All just my theories, but the bad news has to stop sometime right ;)

It seems to me the hiring is for something much more insidious. Vacation. When have most the FOs been hired? Probably within the last year and so I think they are hiring for a change in next years FO staffing model.

Finally. Nice to know I am not the only one who sees that the glass is half-full. Thought I was going crazy! :D

You do realize you have committed a cardinal sin on this site. You have posted a positive outlook on flying. How dare you!

You might be my favorite aviation message-boarder...you are always positive! Amazing in this industry!

I agree completely, very well put.

anyone from this weeks interviews get a call yet???

Yeah, I got called and accepted the Sept 11th Class date. This is scary, bout to give away my identity on APC :) Did I meet you in the lobby before the afternoon interviews yesterday?

probably... Guess that is bad news for me. What time did they call you?

PM sent..........

For the people that interviewed with compass, how much time did you have?

how many more spots are left for the sept 11th class?

They Prob had Thousands X 3

i had around 1900 hrs. they called me 6 days after sending my stuff in. still waiting to hear, i dont think i will get it though.

Trust me. You're a shoo-in.

from the likes of it, they only fill 6 to a class. at least 2 were already in it before any interviews this week. apparently one person on here, who i think interviewed along with me already got accepted. so i guess that leaves MAYBE 3 spots left. i still don't think i will get any call.

2250 total, furloughed waterskiier with 7 rec sheets turned in.

I still consider 2000 hours low time. I thought they were hiring pilots with years of airline experience, not months.

The pilots with years of airline experience generally are not the ones getting furloughed right now. That's how the whole seniority thing works most of the time. Compared to most other regionals, Compass does hire high time pilots, whether it meets your definition or not.

ok if we're gonna play this game, i think 10,000 hours is very low time. in fact, any check airman with 10k, in my book, should not get hired!