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Old 02-20-2014 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Trip7
We've been over this before. I'm referring to those who are looking for their first regional job, not current 7/8 year FOs
What I don't understand is why isn't that a viable option for 7/8 year FO knowing that if another place has "guaranteed" an upgrade in less than 2 years? I don't know if upgrade in another 2 years here at XJT is even possible.
Old 02-20-2014 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ross9238
What I don't understand is why isn't that a viable option for 7/8 year FO knowing that if another place has "guaranteed" an upgrade in less than 2 years? I don't know if upgrade in another 2 years here at XJT is even possible.
No such thing as "guaranteed" upgrade...
Old 02-20-2014 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Spoilers
No such thing as "guaranteed" upgrade...
Hence why it was in quotes since Trip was pretty much suggesting that a couple of pages back when he said:

"Those hired today at those Airlines will be Captains in 2 years or less making 70k+ while someone hired the same time at XJT will be making 35k slinging gear for the foreseeable future."
Old 02-20-2014 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Trip7
We've been over this before. I'm referring to those who are looking for their first regional job, not current 7/8 year FOs
What I don't understand is why isn't that a viable option for 7/8 year FO knowing that if another place has "guaranteed" an upgrade in less than 2 years? I don't know if upgrade in another 2 years here at XJT is even possible.
Nothing in life is guaranteed, especially not upgrade. Heck, you have to pass the checkride and Fed ride. Also, No comparison can be made with our generation. We went thru unprecedented stagnation due to age 65. Highly unlikely to happen again.

What a new pilot to the 121 world can do, is stack the odds in their favor for quick advancement. Going to one of the smaller, growing regionals will do that.
Old 02-20-2014 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Trip7
We went thru unprecedented stagnation due to age 65. Highly unlikely to happen again.
Probably the transition away from 3-man cockpits produced a lot of stagnation, too. But I agree, looking ahead things seem like they'll stay moving.
Old 02-20-2014 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Trip7
We've been over this before. I'm referring to those who are looking for their first regional job, not current 7/8 year FOs
Well, compass and Mesa are mainly hiring 121 guys leaving for that shiny 175 and the quick upgrade...
Old 02-21-2014 | 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by BaronRouge380
Well, compass and Mesa are mainly hiring 121 guys leaving for that shiny 175 and the quick upgrade...
Like you said, mainly, not solely hiring 121 guys. One of my friends just started class at Compass with no previous 121 time. Where there is a will there is a way....
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Are new hires going to EWR?
Old 02-21-2014 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Captyeager
Are new hires going to EWR?
EWR is by far the most junior base on the ERJ side. About 2-3 months to hold a relief line...
Old 02-24-2014 | 05:51 PM
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Heard some guys interview at ExpressJet in ATL and others in IAH. What's the difference between the two? The interview gouges don't describe where they interview at. Can anyone shed some light on the IAH interview? Thanks.
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