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Old 07-01-2016 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by HighFlight
The 60 per month was a goal, but I don't think it has been met more than once or twice. And it doesn't account for training losses each month, of which there seem to be about 30% on average.

Looking at the Jan ISL and the Jul ISL, there is total growth of only 80 people, 1560 to 1640.
600 total new hires in 2016 is the goal. That would be 50 a month, not 60. Considering we have well over 60 people starting in July according to the FOU I think the folks in recruiting are doing a pretty good job, not to mention the money and the rapidly falling upgrade.
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Old 07-01-2016 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by HighFlight
The 60 per month was a goal, but I don't think it has been met more than once or twice. And it doesn't account for training losses each month, of which there seem to be about 30% on average.

Looking at the Jan ISL and the Jul ISL, there is total growth of only 80 people, 1560 to 1640.
Talked to a senior APD two days ago and he says the washout rate is at about 18%. Which still seems high to me, but aways from 30%. Sign of the times, I guess
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Old 07-01-2016 | 06:51 PM
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Why lol? I rounded up. It was actually more like 24.3%, considering the classes I was privy to.

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Lol 30 percent.
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Old 07-01-2016 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by HighFlight
Why lol? I rounded up. It was actually more like 24.3%, considering the classes I was privy to.


I would say 18%might be a little more accurate. I've known at least one person from 4 classes this year and it doesn't seem like any one is losing more than a couple. I honestly think that's high. I had a few guys in my class that hadn't touched a plane in 3 years aside from an IPC. There was a guy this year that was given 8 extra sim sessions before they let him go. It seems like it would be pretty hard to flunk out of AQP.
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Old 07-01-2016 | 07:01 PM
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Well, it happens, even if we don't like it. I heard there was a class in February that lost 5 people out of like 18. Another class lost 3 or 4, but I think they were 23-25 in size. Just recently, an FO quit OE to go elsewhere. So it's not always a training failure that makes the numbers fall.

Those may be above the mean, but those are numbers I was told by someone who was there.

Also, it's not just AQP. Fail two written exams, or one written and a FTD PV, and you are gone, before you ever get to the AQP portion.

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I would say 18%might be a little more accurate. I've known at least one person from 4 classes this year and it doesn't seem like any one is losing more than a couple. I honestly think that's high. I had a few guys in my class that hadn't touched a plane in 3 years aside from an IPC. There was a guy this year that was given 8 extra sim sessions before they let him go. It seems like it would be pretty hard to flunk out of AQP.
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Old 07-01-2016 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SlickDawg
Hi all - looking for some advice from you experts. I'm a MIL aviator that retired this month, but unfortunately I've been flying a desk for the past 7 years (War College, Joint Command, shore command) and haven't touched the controls during this time. Also, my flight time is not at the same level as my fellow retired aviators since I started out in the back seat. I'm currently at ~1700TT/820TPIC (with no MIL conversion) and was an IP and NATOPS Instructor with about 175 carrier arrested landings.

I live in Greenville, SC and don't want to relocate since I finally get to live near my young son since his mother moved here years ago. By location, PSA seems to be the best fit, but I just finished reading the "PSA Info" thread (all 340 pages...whew!) and in general, they are not a happy bunch. The difference in the tone of this Endeavor thread is stark, but getting hired at Endeavor would involve commuting for me.

Another factor that is part of my decision-making:
- Between my pension and my wife's employment, my priority is QOL over salary, but I do want to get to the majors some day to set us up for a comfortable retirement.

The way I see it, I've got 3 primary choices if I want to fly:
1) PSA (low salary/poor management/decent QOL if I get CLT unless I'm on reserve for a long time)
2) Another regional without a horrendous commute (are there any for me?)
3) Instructing (no benefits/low salary)

What would you recommend? Is it better to have a commute to a known schedule or drive 1.5 hours to CLT to sit reserve for a long time? Appreciate the guidance!
Great analysis and question. I'm a commuter and I was at PSA. If QOL is #1 then PSA would eventually be your best choice. It may take you 6-12 months to hold reserve in CLT but once you do its 2 HR call out so you could stay home on call. But plan on 1.5-2 years before you can hold a line in CLT. I switched to endeavor because the mgmt is superior and if I'm going to work I would prefer to get max pay for my time away from the family. PM if you want too.
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Old 07-01-2016 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by HighFlight
Well, it happens, even if we don't like it. I heard there was a class in February that lost 5 people out of like 18. Another class lost 3 or 4, but I think they were 23-25 in size. Just recently, an FO quit OE to go elsewhere. So it's not always a training failure that makes the numbers fall.

Those may be above the mean, but those are numbers I was told by someone who was there.

Also, it's not just AQP. Fail two written exams, or one written and a FTD PV, and you are gone, before you ever get to the AQP portion.
The APD I spoke with said it's 18% overall not just training failures. At some point I think it's best to just cut the ties, but it seriously is pretty hard to get to that point. They work pretty hard to get people through. Hats off to the instructors. I personally don't think I'd have the patience for it. People today are given much more latitude than as recent as 3 years ago. I don't think I've heard of a successful candidate requiring several extra sim lessons or double the allotted IOE until this year. In all fairness though, we have lost a lot of really good instructors also
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Old 07-01-2016 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by gojo
I don't understand why they keep catering to GoJet. Their performance sucks , and yet they don't do anything about it. Express jets is going to be doing more out east , hence why SkyWest is doing more out of Detroit
I think it's more so trying to keep the performance numbers up out in NYC but I'm curious to see how they do in DTW. They're basically doing a lot of the flying we we're doing out of DTW like the Toronto RON flight and a couple of more routes. It does sucks that we're getting punished in a sense and being sent out to NYC to do the flying that they couldn't handle while they get to come out to DTW and not deal with the 25+ line for take off or constant EDCT times in NYC.
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Old 07-01-2016 | 09:15 PM
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Is Endeavor's training program hard, compared to other regional airlines? What portion of training is really tripping people up? What're the major things that you should be focused on while in training, and maybe studying harder than others to pass?
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Old 07-02-2016 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by MacrossJet
Is Endeavor's training program hard, compared to other regional airlines? \
No, it isn't.
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