Notices
ExpressJet Regional Airline

ExpressJet Rotor Transition Program

Old 04-23-2019, 08:35 AM
  #1  
New Hire
Thread Starter
 
Joined APC: Jun 2018
Posts: 8
Default 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.
Schwabby is offline  
Old 04-23-2019, 09:00 AM
  #2  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,888
Default

When you click on the RTP link on the ExpressJet hiring page it takes you to the Australian E-3 Visa page.
Blackhawk is offline  
Old 04-23-2019, 09:11 AM
  #3  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Mar 2017
Posts: 559
Default

Originally Posted by Blackhawk View Post
When you click on the RTP link on the ExpressJet hiring page it takes you to the Australian E-3 Visa page.
Looks like they fixed it.
da42pilot is offline  
Old 04-23-2019, 09:52 AM
  #4  
Line Holder
 
Joined APC: Dec 2018
Posts: 87
Default

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.
FlyRight2876 is offline  
Old 04-23-2019, 09:59 AM
  #5  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,888
Default

Originally Posted by FlyRight2876 View Post
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.
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.
Blackhawk is offline  
Old 04-23-2019, 11:32 AM
  #6  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Apr 2019
Posts: 537
Default

Originally Posted by FlyRight2876 View Post
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.
Name one

Filler
rld1k is offline  
Old 04-23-2019, 11:52 AM
  #7  
Line Holder
 
Joined APC: Dec 2018
Posts: 87
Default

hmmm, after some research it looks like I'm wrong. May have read it here on another forum. My bad.
FlyRight2876 is offline  
Old 04-23-2019, 06:49 PM
  #8  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Dec 2014
Posts: 109
Default

Originally Posted by rld1k View Post
Name one

Filler
Compass

Ask anyone who is actually in a regional training department. Helicopter pilots require a lot of extra training and have a difficult time during IOE. The ones with prior fixed wing time are the acceptation to the rules.
giggity37 is offline  
Old 04-24-2019, 04:10 AM
  #9  
On Reserve
 
Joined APC: Feb 2019
Posts: 17
Default

Originally Posted by FlyRight2876 View Post
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.
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.
ChilledPilot is offline  
Old 04-24-2019, 05:05 AM
  #10  
Banned
 
Joined APC: Oct 2017
Posts: 848
Default

Originally Posted by giggity37 View Post
Compass

Ask anyone who is actually in a regional training department. Helicopter pilots require a lot of extra training and have a difficult time during IOE. The ones with prior fixed wing time are the acceptation to the rules.
Exception....not acceptation.

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.
PhantomHawk is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lifter123
Hiring News
0
09-08-2009 03:30 PM
MX727
Cargo
59
03-19-2009 05:51 PM
Maxclimb12
Major
1
03-18-2009 03:52 PM
JoeyMeatballs
ExpressJet
47
10-25-2007 07:11 AM
JoeyMeatballs
Regional
35
01-25-2007 04:26 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Your Privacy Choices