Is endeavor worth applying too?
09-25-2019, 07:02 AM
#21
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2016
Posts: 1,015
For new hires yes, they’re in a pretty good spot. However, if they’re assigned the 900 we must remember they’ll be knocked down by more senior fos bailing the 200 for the 900. That happened to me and a lot of others in 2017 and we were on reserve for 7 months post IOE even though we were hiring 60 a month...
09-25-2019, 07:39 AM
#22
Gets Weekends Off
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Joined APC: Apr 2019
Posts: 1,079
I've got connections on the hiring team...my understanding is we've got a couple of slots left for October (with 75 hours to go, might be tight), November has seats, and December space. We're hiring 45-50 per month with weekly classes. Plenty of opportunity to get you in pretty quick.
My two cents - best commuting policy (positive space after first try), best pay (highest rates and no fine print to earn bonuses), and best culture (despite what some of us curmudgeons say on here). It's hard to predict what our industry will look like in 3-5 years, but there's a great chance you'll be in the left seat living large...or in the right seat at a major (with a 100% chance to earn a spot at Delta).
What do you want to be when you "grow up"? A Delta captain? If so, come here and learn the systems and process. If you don't care, come here and make more money. Either way, I really enjoy flying here. Hope to have you in my flight deck soon.
My two cents - best commuting policy (positive space after first try), best pay (highest rates and no fine print to earn bonuses), and best culture (despite what some of us curmudgeons say on here). It's hard to predict what our industry will look like in 3-5 years, but there's a great chance you'll be in the left seat living large...or in the right seat at a major (with a 100% chance to earn a spot at Delta).
What do you want to be when you "grow up"? A Delta captain? If so, come here and learn the systems and process. If you don't care, come here and make more money. Either way, I really enjoy flying here. Hope to have you in my flight deck soon.
09-25-2019, 08:01 AM
#23
Porco Rosso
Joined APC: Apr 2018
Posts: 2,522
Agree with you on almost all fronts. I don't think we're at 36 month upgrades. Given the growth, maybe the leaders will look at a new crew base, which could open slots. Either way, 20 additional aircraft and 500+ new pilots...best to get in now while the pickin's good.
I agree that growth adds upgrade opportunities, but I'd be skeptical about new bases doing much.
09-25-2019, 08:21 AM
#24
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Joined APC: Aug 2014
Position: CR9 CA, FT Minivan Driver
Posts: 452
I came here from another regional carrier, had an offer at an AAWO, but ultimately chose to come here for the reasons I stated above. For me, commutability from out west and the family-like culture are on par with the pay and advancement opportunities. Wish you the best with your decision!
09-25-2019, 08:49 AM
#25
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Joined APC: May 2016
Posts: 1,015
If the new crew base was in a highly undesirable location it might, but otherwise you are right. Don’t really see that being the case with RDU or CVG. They are both easily accessible from where our pilots live and desirable places to live.
09-25-2019, 09:57 AM
#27
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Joined APC: Dec 2012
Posts: 426
good pay....terrible reserve rules and no flow. This place is not the place to be. maybe if you live in one of the bases, but for what other regionals are offering not to mention the AAWO flows this company should be lower on your list at the current moment...not that things might change over time but right now go somewhere else.
09-25-2019, 10:01 AM
#28
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2017
Posts: 833
good pay....terrible reserve rules and no flow. This place is not the place to be. maybe if you live in one of the bases, but for what other regionals are offering not to mention the AAWO flows this company should be lower on your list at the current moment...not that things might change over time but right now go somewhere else.
09-25-2019, 10:56 AM
#29
On Reserve
Joined APC: Aug 2019
Posts: 14
So I am looking at reaching my Mins in July/Aug of 2020. I live very close to LGA so I guess I am one of the few people wanting NYC bases. Do you think I will have timed it where I am stuck at the end of the growth and will remain on RSV for a while at NYC? Or is it the case where people leave NYC as soon as they can so it stays junior.
09-25-2019, 11:16 AM
#30
Part of the problem
Joined APC: Jul 2013
Position: CRJ200 CA
Posts: 577
I have.
9E has a pretty good reserve system with a great commuter clause.
There may be a better reserve system out there, but 9E is far from the worst.
And six months on reserve is nothing. Many regional pilots at various regionals have sat reserve for years.
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