How much more can they really expand IAH? Don’t they already operate most express flights out of there?

Was one of those legs a deadhead?

The only five leg day I’ve had included a dhd as the last leg. Otherwise, it’s an average of 3-4 legs per day. With a four leg day usually there’s a real short leg somewhere in there.

I’ve also had plenty of two leg days. Normally longer flights.

so could a new hire on the 145 expect IAH or ORD as a base? any difference in the productivity/efficiency of typical trips from each of these bases (ie does one base have more efficient trips than the other?

If 145 is understaffed, reserve should be short, right?

You’ll get based wherever they need you, it’s a crapshoot right now. Supposedly our flying model will be changing, more “west and south flying”....drawing down flying from ORD and EWR. Wether or not that means new bases I’m not sure, maybe but a lot is up in the air right now. Now that it’s known no more 175s are coming, whether for the time being or permanently, we’ll be focussing on building the 145s.

Are the other 19 not coming to XJT for sure?

I’m not saying ‘no’ or ‘yes’ to that. The remaining 19 are not confirmed orders from UA, they are ‘optional orders’ to my understanding of things.

If you’re worried about flying the 175, right now I’d look elsewhere. If you want solid training from both ground/flight instructors and can ‘deal’ with flying a 50 seat jet for your first 121 gig I’d recommend this place. We have some of if not the best instructors who really have an interest in your success, my experience so far.

Thanks for your insight. Also, you might not know this, but if you do, could you say what specifically the union is pushing for in the current negotiations? better pay and work rules generally, or is there anything specific?

also do you know how the "soft pay" at XJT compares to Air Whisky or others? it's really hard to compare the compensation at different regionals because there's so much more than just the hourly rate on paper. does XJT have a minimum guarantee for a day or trip or duty rigs? sorry for all the questions, just want to make an informed decision

The Union is pushing hard for QOL and work rule improvements, not sure about pay. There is min day, but no trip or duty.

Talked to a recent new hire
145 KORD is being awarded
Looks like the shrinking at Newark has already begun

Does he know how long it takes to be awarded Houston?