ExpressJet 2.0
08-19-2019, 12:18 PM
#931
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Joined APC: Jul 2019
Posts: 744
Originally Posted by 701EV
DSPS, your theory is wrong.
You say you've been at ExpressJet for a while. I don't know if you were ERJ or CRJ? Some of your info is fishy.
I was in the Delta system for 22 years on the ASA side. About four years ago Delta started replacing RJ's with 717's in a few markets. Those markets lost frequency with the 717's coming into play. Those cities still have the same amount of seats. DCI at its peak did 52% Of Delta's flights per day. When I last had access to that info it was down to 44% of Delta's flights per day. Delta took back the flying and markets lost frequency. Now with the A220 on line we will see more flying go back in house.
701EV
You say you've been at ExpressJet for a while. I don't know if you were ERJ or CRJ? Some of your info is fishy.
I was in the Delta system for 22 years on the ASA side. About four years ago Delta started replacing RJ's with 717's in a few markets. Those markets lost frequency with the 717's coming into play. Those cities still have the same amount of seats. DCI at its peak did 52% Of Delta's flights per day. When I last had access to that info it was down to 44% of Delta's flights per day. Delta took back the flying and markets lost frequency. Now with the A220 on line we will see more flying go back in house.
701EV
08-19-2019, 12:26 PM
#932
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Joined APC: Mar 2017
Posts: 559
Originally Posted by 701EV
DSPS, your theory is wrong.
You say you've been at ExpressJet for a while. I don't know if you were ERJ or CRJ? Some of your info is fishy.
I was in the Delta system for 22 years on the ASA side. About four years ago Delta started replacing RJ's with 717's in a few markets. Those markets lost frequency with the 717's coming into play. Those cities still have the same amount of seats. DCI at its peak did 52% Of Delta's flights per day. When I last had access to that info it was down to 44% of Delta's flights per day. Delta took back the flying and markets lost frequency. Now with the A220 on line we will see more flying go back in house.
701EV
You say you've been at ExpressJet for a while. I don't know if you were ERJ or CRJ? Some of your info is fishy.
I was in the Delta system for 22 years on the ASA side. About four years ago Delta started replacing RJ's with 717's in a few markets. Those markets lost frequency with the 717's coming into play. Those cities still have the same amount of seats. DCI at its peak did 52% Of Delta's flights per day. When I last had access to that info it was down to 44% of Delta's flights per day. Delta took back the flying and markets lost frequency. Now with the A220 on line we will see more flying go back in house.
701EV
The A220s also have a unique story—a half billion dollar subsidy financed by the Canadian taxpayer.
Delta has been very smart about these aircraft by acquiring them at really attractive prices by taking advantage of unique marketplace conditions. AA and UA missed these two boats, so now they’d have to compete with Delta on disadvantaged terms (ie, they’re gonna have to pay more than DL to acquire similar aircraft).
That’s going to be rough to make the numbers work. If AA and UA can’t make similar sweet deals for aircraft, the only way I can see they making up for the higher cost would be flying 100-seaters by paying pilot who fly them less than Delta. But good luck getting pilots/ALPA to go for this. Probably not going to happen even if scope is tightened in exchange.
Last edited by da42pilot; 08-19-2019 at 12:37 PM.
08-19-2019, 12:30 PM
#933
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Joined APC: Mar 2017
Posts: 559
If you’re flying BTR to IAH, you’re probably connecting elsewhere, too. You could also connect in ATL or DFW. So you do have choices.
I’ve seen someone drive to BHM from Atlanta to get on a delta flight connecting in Atlanta to go overseas because it was less expensive that way. Crazy, but shows competition exists at out stations.
I’ve seen someone drive to BHM from Atlanta to get on a delta flight connecting in Atlanta to go overseas because it was less expensive that way. Crazy, but shows competition exists at out stations.
08-19-2019, 02:01 PM
#934
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Joined APC: Dec 2006
Position: Reclined seat
Posts: 629
Originally Posted by SpringLanding
no new hires have completed training and are on the reserve list at EWR for around 30 days. Are pilots from the 4/1 class onward that delayed?
There was a big delay this summer for the CRJ transition, maybe that is still the effect.
Also, note that when a company wants to "hire anyone with a pulse" training time will go up, in some cases double. Lower quality new hires take many extra sims, instructor slots, etc. However, from the seniority numbers it looks like the company has been cutting the fat from the new hire list much more than before.
Anecdotally, how many new hires are fired in training? I've seen about 15% from my class and others surrounding it.
There was a big delay this summer for the CRJ transition, maybe that is still the effect.
Also, note that when a company wants to "hire anyone with a pulse" training time will go up, in some cases double. Lower quality new hires take many extra sims, instructor slots, etc. However, from the seniority numbers it looks like the company has been cutting the fat from the new hire list much more than before.
Anecdotally, how many new hires are fired in training? I've seen about 15% from my class and others surrounding it.
08-24-2019, 05:04 AM
#936
New Hire
Joined APC: Aug 2019
Posts: 7
New Hire Info
Hi guys have been offered a position with ExpressJet with an estimated start time of 6/10, anyone else in the same boat? Just looking for some information regarding;
1) sign-on bonus scheme explanation from people hired?
2) training time ie start of ground school to completion of line training?
3) aircraft new hires are going to ERJ/CRJ or new EMB's?
4) people's general thoughts on working for the company from rostering/duty time/pay/staff etc
I apologise if this has been covered already, just don't have the time to sift through the previous 90+ pages of the current thread.
Thank you in advance
1) sign-on bonus scheme explanation from people hired?
2) training time ie start of ground school to completion of line training?
3) aircraft new hires are going to ERJ/CRJ or new EMB's?
4) people's general thoughts on working for the company from rostering/duty time/pay/staff etc
I apologise if this has been covered already, just don't have the time to sift through the previous 90+ pages of the current thread.
Thank you in advance
08-24-2019, 06:28 AM
#937
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Posts: 744
Originally Posted by JMC23
Hi guys have been offered a position with ExpressJet with an estimated start time of 6/10, anyone else in the same boat? Just looking for some information regarding;
1) sign-on bonus scheme explanation from people hired?
2) training time ie start of ground school to completion of line training?
3) aircraft new hires are going to ERJ/CRJ or new EMB's?
4) people's general thoughts on working for the company from rostering/duty time/pay/staff etc
I apologise if this has been covered already, just don't have the time to sift through the previous 90+ pages of the current thread.
Thank you in advance
1) sign-on bonus scheme explanation from people hired?
2) training time ie start of ground school to completion of line training?
3) aircraft new hires are going to ERJ/CRJ or new EMB's?
4) people's general thoughts on working for the company from rostering/duty time/pay/staff etc
I apologise if this has been covered already, just don't have the time to sift through the previous 90+ pages of the current thread.
Thank you in advance
2- It’s been running 3 mos. There have been some delays here and there but it should be getting better. Should be 2 mos.
3- it’s a mix based on need. If they need you on the 145 you’ll be on the 145. If they need you on the 175 they will put you there. They have been giving a choice recently but that can and will change as needs change.
4- I think it’s about average for a regional. There are those who think it’s terrible though. Like I said, about average for a regional.
08-24-2019, 10:17 AM
#938
New Hire
Joined APC: Aug 2019
Posts: 7
Thanks mate, can you give me any kind of breakdown of the $5000 and $17000? My interviewer was a little bit 'grey' on how it all worked. All I can recall is $5000 sign on + $5000 for PIC endorsement + $x after IOE.
So the aircraft will either be ERJ/EMB and no mention of the CRJ?
Not sure if this is applicable to you as I am coming on an E3 visa, any idea about the ATP-CTP training, hard/easy?
Thanks again.
So the aircraft will either be ERJ/EMB and no mention of the CRJ?
Not sure if this is applicable to you as I am coming on an E3 visa, any idea about the ATP-CTP training, hard/easy?
Thanks again.
08-24-2019, 10:37 AM
#940
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Joined APC: Dec 2012
Position: Arrgh Jay
Posts: 350
Originally Posted by DoSomePilotStuf
4- I think it’s about average for a regional. There are those who think it’s terrible though. Like I said, about average for a regional.
It appears they want a premium (or used to be) name yet it’s pretty clear this is going to be an average place, or worse. Chickens do come home to roost. Eventually.
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