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11-09-2016 | 04:09 AM

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Arliss

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Originally Posted by Jland0413

So I saw on ExpressJet's Pilot Recruting Facebook page that some of ExpressJet's pilots began training at United.
Does anyone know how many of those pilots were reserves? First Officers? Captains?
Im curious what their position was at ExpressJet and what made them attractive to United.
This is the first class I've heard of going to United (I'm sure there's been many more and more to come)

This was the first group of people who started class at United after being hired via the CPP. Another 5 will go in December, and then supposedly more starting January. They're all senior captains, probably lineholders.

11-09-2016 | 06:44 AM

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Jland0413

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So this is good movement for everybody right? Now they can move some first officers up to captain and reservists to line holders and so on?
The more they send to United the better is basically what I'm asking?

11-09-2016 | 07:48 AM

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5 this month and 5 next month and then up to 25% of UA's new hire class will not keep up with the planes that are being taken away from XJT. XJT is already fat on CA's and this will help out so they will not have to downgrade.

11-09-2016 | 08:21 AM

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TalkTurkey

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What a minute! Stop the clock! You guys flow to United?

11-09-2016 | 08:53 AM

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Der Meister

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What a minute! Stop the clock! You guys flow to United?

no, a preferential interview is all.

11-12-2016 | 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jacburn

Ken,
Are you ignoring this question? Did the check airmen get something that the rest of us did not get? Or are you just blowing smoke?

I see the SEC Q3 filing that just came out and it appears to say the same thing about closing down that everyone else is preaching. Where is this magical info that you seem to have that says anything different than the closing date of 2017?

Afraid you have the wrong person there chief. No where have I seen Skywest say they are shutting down XJT in 2017. All they post is when the CPA expires. We've seen several short term extensions over the years and I'm afraid that is all we shall see in the near future. They have stated many times that they see a viable demand for 50 seat lift into the future. I dont see anywhere that they say they are shutting down XJT. If you are so sure that is happening then you should be long gone to Commutair or somewhere else!

11-12-2016 | 10:24 AM

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Jefferson

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Originally Posted by SydKat

If you live in a domicile and think you can get out before (maybe to an LCC) the doors close, then roll the dice. Maybe use them for an RJ type then take that somewhere else for a hiring bonus and easy training (XJT/ASA has one of the best training departments in the industry). If your plan is to upgrade or even get enough experience to be competitive for a Legacy, you're probably looking in the wrong place.

A group of people impressed with your decision making and information interpreting skills got together. Even you didn't show up. Seriously. Just go away already.

11-13-2016 | 03:42 AM

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wmupilot85

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Just heard down the grapevine that the company is working on raising FO pay to be the highest in the industry. Not sure if this will be in pay rates, retention bonuses, etc.

11-13-2016 | 03:51 AM

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Just heard down the grapevine that the company is working on raising FO pay to be the highest in the industry. Not sure if this will be in pay rates, retention bonuses, etc.

Too Little too late. Pilots entering the regional industry know they can expect to be making CA pay in 24-36 months at pretty much every regional... except XJT.

11-13-2016 | 05:47 AM

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Too Little too late. Pilots entering the regional industry know they can expect to be making CA pay in 24-36 months at pretty much every regional... except XJT.

Six months is a long time in the regional airline industry. I could make convincing arguments for eventual 3 year upgrades here and for continued 9 year upgrades. Nobody really knows what we will be like in 2 years. I drive to work, enjoy my job, and have a solid backup plan. This has been a great place for me.