It is a crap shoot as to what is available in class. Close to 60% of the Envoy fleet is still 145s, although what number is slowly changing. MIA is a small base. NY is growing again, at least for the winter. But it’s the Envoy way that the more you want something (145) the higher is the likelihood you won’t get it. Both PSA and Republic are single fleet, so that takes that out of the equation.

 

Why would you 2-leg commute to DAY from south Florida when there are direct flights to CLT, DCA, and PHL from MIA and FLL?

I’m not saying go to PSA, because if I were in your shoes I’d pick a regional with a MIA base. But just know if you picked PSA that it would only be a single-leg commute.

 

The reasoning behind DAY is that it's the most junior base where getting a line would be the quickest. Plus, the commuter policy on PSA is more friendly to pilots from what I've been told.

 

Update:
Hey everyone,
I interviewed with Envoy,PSA, and Republic, and got a CJO from the 3. I am currently in the process of deciding where to go.
My main concerns are the following:
1) If I bid for LGA 145, how long will I be in reserve before I could transfer to MIA FO Reserve. Would it be less than 3 months since DOH? Would I be under the unlimited commuter hotels/A12 passes for the 3 months?
2)If I were to choose Republic, with regards to career progression, would I still have a chance to enter AA outside the flow?
3) Is New York at ENY both LGA/JFK or just LGA? If so, how would commuting from FL be in that case.

I really appreciate any answers. It is not an easy decision to make. My main goal is QOL/Career Progression/Benefits. I do not mind the type of acft I will be flying.

 

1: technical support will get back to you in the form of another poster.
2: Yes.
3: Both.

 

1. Things are very dynamic and always changing. But for at least somewhat of a reference, the most JR MIA FO is a 3/19 hire.

2. It's possible but unless you were military trained, getting hired outside of the flow is extremely tough. Military and flow makes up over 90% of the hiring at AA.

3. LGA and JFK. No way around it, commuting sucks. Especially to RSV at Envoy. But there are lots of options between NY and MIA.

 

Is there any benefit when it comes to transportation between LGA and JFK while awaiting to get the MIA FO reserve bid?

 

The other question that arised is, between PSA and Envoy what things should I consider?
Envoy has a Miami base, whereas on PSA I would have to commute for my entire career, but according to the threads, pilots are treated better?

 

Nothing beats driving to work.

Nothing.

 

Nothing beats living where I want too.

Nothing*.

*note: opinion is from commuter that will most likely be a commuter for the rest of his life because I like having the freedom to live wherever I want to, and I accept the fact that sometimes I won’t make it to work. More importantly, sometimes I won’t make it home. But that isn’t most of the time.

**Commuting has been known to cause the following: occasional missed commutes home, need to buy a hotel at the last second, and possibly flying to an airport that you usually commute out of but not THIS time, meaning your vehicle is in another city. Stop commuting immediately if you experience any of the following: worrying about your commute home on day 1 of a 4 day, inability to accept anything but direct flights to your home city, or refusing to ride on Spirit. Some commuters have reported fatigue. If you feel fatigued when being notified that you have been extended or junior assigned, notify crew services immediately.