ExpressJet Rotor Transition Program
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ExpressJet Rotor Transition Program
ATLANTA, April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express carrier, today introduced a flexible-option Rotor Transition Program that provides financial assistance for rotor pilots to gain the fixed-wing certifications necessary to begin a flying career with ExpressJet. The program provides up to $22,000 in assistance and the flexibility for participants to choose where they complete their certifications.
"The ExpressJet Rotor Transition Program offers the ultimate in flexibility for rotor pilots to complete the final steps to become a commercial airline pilot,” said Vice President of Flight Operations Greg Wooley. “We partner with the participant to develop their path to ExpressJet – whether it’s through a local flight school, on a personal aircraft or with a flying club.”
Pilots who enlist in the program are provided with up to six months to earn their certifications through the qualifying path of the pilot’s choice. After meeting all hiring requirements, participants are offered a first officer position with ExpressJet. Additionally, ExpressJet covers the cost of necessary ATP CTP courses.
In 2019, ExpressJet will hire more than 600 new pilots as it grows with new Embraer E175 aircraft. Pilots who sign on with ExpressJet can expect a quick selection process, an immediate class date, and to bid for flying within three months.
More information about the ExpressJet Rotor Transition Program is available at expressjet.com/rotor.
"The ExpressJet Rotor Transition Program offers the ultimate in flexibility for rotor pilots to complete the final steps to become a commercial airline pilot,” said Vice President of Flight Operations Greg Wooley. “We partner with the participant to develop their path to ExpressJet – whether it’s through a local flight school, on a personal aircraft or with a flying club.”
Pilots who enlist in the program are provided with up to six months to earn their certifications through the qualifying path of the pilot’s choice. After meeting all hiring requirements, participants are offered a first officer position with ExpressJet. Additionally, ExpressJet covers the cost of necessary ATP CTP courses.
In 2019, ExpressJet will hire more than 600 new pilots as it grows with new Embraer E175 aircraft. Pilots who sign on with ExpressJet can expect a quick selection process, an immediate class date, and to bid for flying within three months.
More information about the ExpressJet Rotor Transition Program is available at expressjet.com/rotor.
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Most regionals found these rotor pilots difficult to train and have cancelled the programs because they were ineffective in the long term.
Apparently Expressjet and United don't want to fix the real issue which is flow or something else substantial.
Apparently Expressjet and United don't want to fix the real issue which is flow or something else substantial.
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Only a few regionals have eliminated them and it had little to do with “difficulty of training”. More to do with classes being full for a long way out and little need to spend money on the program.
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I do not want to sound arrogant, but what kind of a training those regionals have?? It's very well known fact that XJT has very structured training and experienced instructors compared to other regionals.
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I’ve flown with plenty of helo pilots who did a great job. Also flown with plenty of fixed-wing mil guys who did a terrible job.
It would seem that the difficulty has to do with transitioning from military procedure to the 121 crew environment more than anything else.
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