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11-25-2016, 01:12 PM

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You need to be currently at a 121 carrier in order to get $12,500 at republic.

11-25-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by slinger

You need to be currently at a 121 carrier in order to get $12,500 at republic.

Yup and if you are not they take about 7500 from the 12500 to cover your atp ctp.

11-25-2016, 01:19 PM

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It still boggles my mind that people actually think it matters whether or not you fly a CRJ, 145, or EJet...If I were choosing a company to go to that would be literally the very last thing I would care about.

It boggles my mind that one wouldn't consider it. I mean, different airframes can do a lot. Route structure, leg length, which base each aircraft is in, cockpit noise, workload differences due to automation, etc are all factors to consider. In today's pilot market, we have the luxury to look and choose. Options are out there like never before, why not factor that into the equation in choosing an employer?

11-25-2016, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by slinger

Unless you plan on staying at that particular regional for your entire career, why would it matter what aircraft you start off on? You're going to fly a multitude of different aircraft throughout your career. Base, pay, QOL, and career progression should be what matters most. Do you really think Delta, United, or AA care which type of RJ you fly? I can assure you that a EJet type is meaningless when put in comparison to a CRJ or a 145 type.

Btw...I laughed at that "automation" comment. Most guys are coming from a CFI background and you think that a CRJ or 145 is not automated enough for them?! Wow....

11-25-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglepilot84

We all have our own agendas, for sure. I agree 100% that base, qol, career progression are the most important criteria. Completely agree. However, often these things can be a wash, so the next items to evaluate are things like aircraft type, length of reserve, min days off, length of training, etc. Anything else on top of the primary things we agree on. In a close race, all things matter.

11-25-2016, 02:09 PM

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Might want to consider which aircraft type is more likely to be in service when things slow or flying shrinks. There are dozens of 200s and 145s in the desert for a reason.

11-25-2016, 02:54 PM

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So the question still remains. If coming from a 121, so eligible for the $12,500 sign-on bonus, do I need to plan for my second year salary to be lower? Is there a retention bonus after year 1?

And is there any commitment for the $12,500? I guess I should just call a recruiter but thought you guys might know. Thanks.

11-25-2016, 04:10 PM

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At RAH that's the only bonus, and it's a prorated 2 years.

11-25-2016, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by knewyork

Might want to consider which aircraft type is more likely to be in service when things slow or flying shrinks. There are dozens of 200s and 145s in the desert for a reason.

Won't matter which plane as much as what company. At this stage in the industry I'm not too worried about things slowing down. If we were on the cusp of a slowdown, then regionals wouldn't be falling all over themselves to recruit/hire anyone with the necessary time.