New hire expectations
#11
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2016
Posts: 450
Horizon is probably the top regional to work for. Even their Q400’s are probably more equipped then other regional’s brand new 175’s. I believe they have CAT3 and HUDs. Probably a lot more variety of flying there too. They’re also wholly owned by Alaska. You are kind of crazy if you’d actually turn down Horizon just because of the Q400. That’s a badass machine to fly I’ve heard. I wouldn’t commute to LGA from west coast for Envoy or any regional unless I had literally no better option. There are other better options. SkyW, Horizon, Mesa (PHX base), TSA (Denver base). You can probably expect to lose 3-4 (if not more) of your 11-12 days off a month just from commuting.
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#13
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Joined APC: Mar 2017
Posts: 3,624
Horizon is probably the top regional to work for. Even their Q400’s are probably more equipped then other regional’s brand new 175’s. I believe they have CAT3 and HUDs. Probably a lot more variety of flying there too. They’re also wholly owned by Alaska. You are kind of crazy if you’d actually turn down Horizon just because of the Q400. That’s a badass machine to fly I’ve heard. I wouldn’t commute to LGA from west coast for Envoy or any regional unless I had literally no better option. There are other better options. SkyW, Horizon, Mesa (PHX base), TSA (Denver base). You can probably expect to lose 3-4 (if not more) of your 11-12 days off a month just from commuting.
Just a guess, but with 60 or so CRJ guys going through the 175 sims in the next 4-5 months I'd say all 175 class isn't very likely to happen any time soon
#14
Line Holder
Joined APC: Apr 2019
Posts: 59
Does anyone know if it’s easy to get a 2-3 week vacation right out of training? I am on my minimums and also have my wedding. Should i just take some months off and apply or getting off after training wouldn’t be that hard?
And yes, Envoy is the only option.
And yes, Envoy is the only option.
#15
In a land of unicorns
Joined APC: Apr 2014
Position: Whale FO
Posts: 6,401
No guarantee though.
#16
They’ll work with you on the wedding and that’s about it. I’d delay your training if you have a honeymoon planned.
#17
#18
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Joined APC: Sep 2016
Posts: 198
2 - 3 week vacation. He// I've been here for
almost 3 years and still dont have 2 weeks.
Do your thing then come here. (Or dont)
#19
In a land of unicorns
Joined APC: Apr 2014
Position: Whale FO
Posts: 6,401
#20
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2016
Posts: 198
Regardless, how much time do you think he will get as a fresh off IOE probie? Maybe 2 days for the actual wedding, not 14-21 days.
And let's say he gets it off, the goes to his probie check at 12 months with 1 too many sick calls, LR or MA. He'll get a thanks no thanks.
And let's say he gets it off, the goes to his probie check at 12 months with 1 too many sick calls, LR or MA. He'll get a thanks no thanks.
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