Airline Pilot Central Forums

Airline Pilot Central Forums (https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/)
-   Envoy Airlines (https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/envoy-airlines/)
-   -   Hiring rumors (https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/envoy-airlines/111506-hiring-rumors.html)

havick206 02-17-2018 03:54 AM


Originally Posted by Pedro4President (Post 2530591)
There has to be something else in the works going forward. There is a 2:1 line:reserve split going on right now with CAs. There has to be a new base announcement or something coming down the line very soon for us to have this much excess....the last time I saw it get this far on the CA side was right before the 175 came online.

Theres supposed to be 131 new lines at existing bases between jan and jun going by RW email last year.

The question remains whether there are enough FO’s that are upgradeable, street CA new hires to meet the demand of the expansion above and 25 CA’s walking out the door each month not taking into account any OAL attrition or retirements.

For all we know there are enough people to cover it, only the recruiters and the company knows the true numbers. My money is still on we are short iligible upgrade candidates.

BIueSideUp 02-17-2018 04:29 AM


Originally Posted by SilentLurker (Post 2530630)
I’m strongly contemplating jumping ship to Endeavor, for this exact reason. Haha! It’s a tough decision to make. Just thinking long term here.

One thing I love about this HVA fiasco recruiting tool is that Envoy is showing it’s true colors on how it views its current Pilots/Employees on property. Unlike other Regionals. I suspect attrition will take a hit soon from various directions. If I’m thinking about it, I know others are as well. The math added up.

Once FO’s get close to 1,000 hrs. They can jump ship to Endeavor (1st yr at Envoy, means u owe approx $10K out of your approx $20K bonus If you left before your 2-yr mark. Well guess who is still paying its pilots bonuses??? Endeavors! That $10K bonus can pay off the remainder of the 2yr contract at Envoy. Facts.

Guess who is not requiring you to sign up for 2yrs for a Bonus or to pay back the $10k bonus they give you? Endeavor. Because they have confidence in their product and “VALUE” their Pilots on property.

Great timing to be a regional pilot overall. Endeavor is Upgrading folks who have the time as well. Much much better CA rate, Soft Pay, and reserve rules. Facts. Tough decisions I’m looking into.

Should I stay or should I go? Haha

I’ve recently had this exact thought process run through my mind. You are not alone, sir.

havick206 02-17-2018 04:46 AM


Originally Posted by BIueSideUp (Post 2530671)
I’ve recently had this exact thought process run through my mind. You are not alone, sir.

What’s stopping you from pulling the trigger?

AZPilotMike 02-17-2018 05:26 AM


Originally Posted by havick206 (Post 2530675)
What’s stopping you from pulling the trigger?

Perhaps notnat 1000 hours yet?

SFA320 02-17-2018 05:54 AM

It sounds like chasing off 1500 guys 2.5-3 years ago is really biting them in the rear now. I know a lot of 3-8 year FOs that found greener pastures during that timeframe. I

Whiskey4 02-17-2018 07:00 AM


Originally Posted by SFA320 (Post 2530709)
It sounds like chasing off 1500 guys 2.5-3 years ago is really biting them in the rear now. I know a lot of 3-8 year FOs that found greener pastures during that timeframe. I

I’m still not convinced that had much to do with Envoy management. It was amazing to watch the turn around following Scott Kirby’s departure from, and Robert Isom’s rise into the President role...Night and day difference for Envoy. One minute concessions are being demanded, we are being threatened with “Comair II”, and we shed 1500+ pilots. Next they are handing out bonuses, adding commuter hotels, and hiring like crazy. Envoy execs like Pedro have always been very pro-Envoy and very pro-growth...I can only guess that Kirby’s reign was rough for them. AAG appeared to be pulling the strings hard back then (hell, we couldn’t even negotiate with our own management, but rather an AAG hired gun). I think the current AAG strategy under Isom is letting them maneuver a bit. So, now we are watching Envoy management trying to reclaim everything that was lost and return to the “good old days” of American Eagle (regarding airline size).

havick206 02-17-2018 07:27 AM


Originally Posted by Whiskey4 (Post 2530746)
I’m still not convinced that had much to do with Envoy management. It was amazing to watch the turn around following Scott Kirby’s departure from, and Robert Isom’s rise into the President role...Night and day difference for Envoy. One minute concessions are being demanded, we are being threatened with “Comair II”, and we shed 1500+ pilots. Next they are handing out bonuses, adding commuter hotels, and hiring like crazy. Envoy execs like Pedro have always been very pro-Envoy and very pro-growth...I can only guess that Kirby’s reign was rough for them. AAG appeared to be pulling the strings hard back then (hell, we couldn’t even negotiate with our own management, but rather an AAG hired gun). I think the current AAG strategy under Isom is letting them maneuver a bit. So, now we are watching Envoy management trying to reclaim everything that was lost and return to the “good old days” of American Eagle (regarding airline size).

“Meet the new boss, same as the old boss”.

Don’t kid yourself, every facet of aviation comes down to keeping overheads down as much as possible no matter who is running the show.

Pedro4President 02-17-2018 08:12 AM


Originally Posted by Whiskey4 (Post 2530746)
I’m still not convinced that had much to do with Envoy management. It was amazing to watch the turn around following Scott Kirby’s departure from, and Robert Isom’s rise into the President role...Night and day difference for Envoy. One minute concessions are being demanded, we are being threatened with “Comair II”, and we shed 1500+ pilots. Next they are handing out bonuses, adding commuter hotels, and hiring like crazy. Envoy execs like Pedro have always been very pro-Envoy and very pro-growth...I can only guess that Kirby’s reign was rough for them. AAG appeared to be pulling the strings hard back then (hell, we couldn’t even negotiate with our own management, but rather an AAG hired gun). I think the current AAG strategy under Isom is letting them maneuver a bit. So, now we are watching Envoy management trying to reclaim everything that was lost and return to the “good old days” of American Eagle (regarding airline size).

You maybe right. However his point still stands. There was a concerted effort to push pilots from Envoy. It makes no difference who did it.

I know people left because Miami and NY closed. Chasing away that many potential CAs was a huge mistake for Envoy.

BIueSideUp 02-17-2018 02:04 PM


Originally Posted by havick206 (Post 2530675)
What’s stopping you from pulling the trigger?


Originally Posted by AZPilotMike (Post 2530697)
Perhaps notnat 1000 hours yet?

Hours-wise I’m not to that point just yet. When I’m about there, I have a list of scenarios/options that I’ve been building which I’ll use to assess the best course of action and execute.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:15 AM.


Website Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands