If I remember correctly, the first CRJ was chosen around spot 9/31, the second around 18/31, and the third around 28/31. They weren't auto-assigned to the last 3 or anything, so average age is mostly irrelevant. Ages seem to be 26-36 or so.

11-25-2016 | 12:46 PM

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CRJ went middle of the pack to those who lived locally and wanted it.

11-25-2016 | 01:02 PM

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What kind of headsets do the different aircraft use? Are they standard two prong? How loud is the cockpit? Noise canceling necessary or good to have?

Thanks.

The 145 has standard two jack audio, with company David Clark headclamps. I can't stand them, the clamping force is very uncomfortable after wearing them for several hours each day. The 145 cockpit has a lot of wind noise as well. When I upgraded I bought myself one of the Bose QC15 noise cancelling headsets and a uflymic and got it TSO'ed. I wish I would have done it years ago. Any noise cancelling headset in the 145 will be a benefit in terms of fatigue and your hearing.

11-25-2016 | 03:06 PM

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Headsets

Thanks for the info.

I have several options available since they are standard. I saw several propaganda pics at the interview that showed guys flying in something with the DCs but didn't know what plane or they were company provided in the plane. They are pretty much bulletproof for community property purposes but I don't like the idea of using a headset after who knows how many people. I'm sure no one EVER uses them when they can spread something around because no one would ever fly that way!

11-25-2016 | 04:21 PM

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Ha, I've used them for 10+ years. Consider my immune system boosted.

11-25-2016 | 04:56 PM

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Not considering the base, which would be the best airplane to get right now in terms of QOL, trips , schedules etc... I start class in January and I am trying to decide what to chose if given the option. I will move to what ever base so it is a no factor.

11-25-2016 | 05:03 PM

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Yes, I stand by the "largely exaggerated" statement. And AAG has stated they want 40 per month starting in 2017. I fully expect that as it was stated at the same time the bonuses were implemented.

Well that's ridiculous. As others have posted, these lines are objectively the worst we've ever seen with regards to TAFB. We've never had so many 4 on 2 off lines (we'd never really had any before a few months ago), which are just plain awful for anyone, but especially for commuters and those with kids they'd like to spend time with. You are ridiculously out of touch if you think those problems are exaggerated. Or you're flat out lying to potential new hires. It is hard to see another possibility.

And you didn't just say that AAG wanted 40 (we all know that), you said with certainty 40 was going to happen. Sounds like you are already backtracking. For the record I hope it happens, but you are something else. Get out of your cubicle every once in a while.

11-25-2016 | 05:05 PM

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I agree, reserve sucks. But it's not entirely fair to say we don't get paid for reserve... we do get paid, 75 hours. I also agree, though, that there is little incentive for folks to do airport standby, as in they don't pay extra. But it's no different than the fact that some guys fly on reserve and others sit home all month -- both are gonna get the 75 hours.

That's fine, but you're coming into work and they don't pay for the full time you are sitting at the airport

11-25-2016 | 05:51 PM

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That's fine, but you're coming into work and they don't pay for the full time you are sitting at the airport

With that logic, you could argue we don't get paid when we fly on reserve, either. If you're arguing that we don't accrue credit hours when sitting ready reserve, that's true of course. But on reserve it's generally irrelevant -- whether you are called in to fly, or called in to sit airport standby, you are highly unlikely to break the 75 hours guarantee. So both scenarios have the same result -- you could be called in all but 11 days of the month. You will be paid 75 hours. Yes, flying accrues credit hours, while ready reserve does not. But that's a technicality when neither case leads to more pay (i.e. breaking 75 hours).