ExpressJet Flies West
07-30-2020, 07:34 PM
#11
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2018
Posts: 334
Originally Posted by C37AFE
Sorry guys from a now desk flying trans states guy. I'm still going through denial, anger, depressed. But I have hope someday I'll be back in the skies. Putting around in a 172 for the itch once a month isn't doing it.
07-30-2020, 08:04 PM
#14
Pronounced Kep-Ten
Joined APC: Feb 2018
Position: Left
Posts: 179
Jetlink was my first 121. The 145, as much as I never fit in it, will always have a spot in my memory. Never got to fly the “branded” planes but loved the Continental Express routes I was able to fly.
Sorry for the bad news. This year just keeps getting worse.
U45**
Sorry for the bad news. This year just keeps getting worse.
U45**
07-30-2020, 08:36 PM
#15
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2019
Posts: 113
Long story short I flew for ExpressJet G74** 2006 hire went out on medical leave as a CA for a long time and got cut per the CBA. Went to C5 as a DEC and was super disappointed with their training department, it was scary bad. Ended up leaving after 7 months because of the poor support and horrible dispatchers. It’s truly sad to see an airline in which I had pride to fly for be chosen by bean counters to die. ExpressJet was truly a class act! Loved flying the Branded birds, may all of you find greener pastures.
07-30-2020, 10:34 PM
#17
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2015
Position: Guppy Gear Slinger
Posts: 1,850
Ugh. Awful news. I have ridden Acey jumpseats many times, and had many of you ride with us, and without exception you folks were top-notch pilots and human beings. Here's hoping you all find your way to a soft landing. 2020 can go **** itself.
07-31-2020, 01:17 AM
#19
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2012
Position: CRJ FO
Posts: 4,599
I credit an ExpressJet Captain I met at a bar in New Orleans while on a trip at my previous company as the reason I chose to fly Part 121. He was a lifer but he had “17 days off a month and making 6 figures”. At that time for what I was doing that sounded like hot s5it to me. Sign me up.
I hope for nothing but the best for all of you. I know there are a lot of platitudes being thrown around. But this really is awful to see. You guys were recognized for being a top notch airline and the pilots you’ve produced for the industry are some of the best.
I hope for nothing but the best for all of you. I know there are a lot of platitudes being thrown around. But this really is awful to see. You guys were recognized for being a top notch airline and the pilots you’ve produced for the industry are some of the best.
07-31-2020, 03:01 AM
#20
On Reserve
Joined APC: May 2016
Posts: 17
Very sorry to hear the news. As a TSA refugee I remember y’all trying to scoop up our pilot group in a time of need and ever pilot I talked to was very eager at wanting to help. Iv enjoyed many jump seats riding on y’alls airplane and appreciated the hospitality.
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