Compass age discrimination
11-07-2009 | 11:45 AM
#51
VHR-very happily retired
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From: Retired
Thanks for your input. Compass wouldn't be my first rodeo. I am currently at one of the best companies know for being the worst! I doubt Compass could be any worse. I've been here for almost four years, gone from FO to CA back to FO and looking at being out of work soon if something drastic doesn't change. I'm not worried about the flow through or sitting rsv, I know how to play the game. I'm worried about my family and keeping the lights on with food on the table.
11-07-2009 | 03:31 PM
#52
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From: DAL 330
I know that there are very few airline jobs out there right now. Be careful what you wish for in working for Compass. The path to Delta is a very long one. First you get hired, then youl sit reserve for a while due to the slow attrition, then your 30 months will arrive and you get to Delta right? NO. First, you have to be a captain. Second, Delta has to be hiring, Third, your have to be in the group who's attrition doesn't result in 25% of the pilot group leaving in a 12 month period.
As far as working for Compass. I thought it was a great job, nice but not great aircraft, ok overnights, great co-workers but absolutly horrible pay. When I got in I was excited that in less than 24 months I would be a Captain and then I could bypass the flow and have super senority. I soon realized it was going to be much longer than 24 months to upgrade due to the lack of flow to Delta. I was holding out hope for a while that Compass would expand into other liveries but in talking with MGT it doesn't seem like that will happen. Like I said, great people to work with, very experienced pilot group but the pay is just unbearable. I went to another airline, got furloughed and now am out of aviation all together. Good luck in your search! One more thing, there are a lot of jerkoffs at NWA/DAL who will treat you like crap when you try to jumpseat.
As far as working for Compass. I thought it was a great job, nice but not great aircraft, ok overnights, great co-workers but absolutly horrible pay. When I got in I was excited that in less than 24 months I would be a Captain and then I could bypass the flow and have super senority. I soon realized it was going to be much longer than 24 months to upgrade due to the lack of flow to Delta. I was holding out hope for a while that Compass would expand into other liveries but in talking with MGT it doesn't seem like that will happen. Like I said, great people to work with, very experienced pilot group but the pay is just unbearable. I went to another airline, got furloughed and now am out of aviation all together. Good luck in your search! One more thing, there are a lot of jerkoffs at NWA/DAL who will treat you like crap when you try to jumpseat.
Scoop - Failing jerkoff who is accommodating to all jumpseaters.
11-08-2009 | 06:44 AM
#53
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From: NYC 7ER LCA
As a Compass pilot I can see where Maxjet is comming from regarding the Jumpseat. I live in base but jumpseat from time to time and the attitude from old NWA pilots is pretty bad. I had one guy tell me that I was taking his job away. (Nevermind the fact that they voted for CPZ to exsist). I see a 50/50 attitude from that group. The part I differ from his is old Delta guys have been nothing but great for me jumpseating. I have never had problems with them. In fact most ask questions and are interested in the airplane and flow.
11-08-2009 | 08:04 AM
#54
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From: P-3C
As a Compass pilot I can see where Maxjet is comming from regarding the Jumpseat. I live in base but jumpseat from time to time and the attitude from old NWA pilots is pretty bad. I had one guy tell me that I was taking his job away. (Nevermind the fact that they voted for CPZ to exsist). I see a 50/50 attitude from that group. The part I differ from his is old Delta guys have been nothing but great for me jumpseating. I have never had problems with them. In fact most ask questions and are interested in the airplane and flow.
11-09-2009 | 05:42 AM
#55
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From: Reclined
Just another example f the ME generation whining about the facts of life....
nothing new there, except the soure of the entertainment.
11-09-2009 | 07:42 AM
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From: A320
11-12-2009 | 02:56 AM
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Unfortunately for most now, paying your dues is at least 5-6 years (or much longer) at a regional instead of the 2-3 it used to be. It would be nice to new CPLs actually building time (as instructors, military, traffic watch, banners etc..) instead of running right to the first $21/hr regional that will hire them.
11-12-2009 | 05:56 AM
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From: 757/767
Just apply. No one on this board is in charge of hiring at Compass. The people who are in charge will be hiring quite a few people and have a huuuuge pool of applicants to choose from. I'm guessing they won't be using the same criteria for hiring that they have in the past. My opinion.
11-12-2009 | 06:32 AM
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From: A320
Although Compass requires it, there is NOTHING regulatory that says an ATP is required to get a type rating.
Granted, it may come with a restriction, but it can still be obtained. But any restriction would easily be lifted when the pilot upgrades and would be more paperwork than anything.
Granted, it may come with a restriction, but it can still be obtained. But any restriction would easily be lifted when the pilot upgrades and would be more paperwork than anything.
No one wants a guy commanding their aircraft while eating dunkaroos, drinking out of a sippy cup and can't even grow a mustache
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