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09-22-2018, 05:37 PM

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Thanks a ton for that. If LAX will keep me from going back to six day trips, then that would be the one. I'd love to get the Challenger, but we'll see what happens. Thanks again.

When they say the 300 make sure they are not thinking the Phenom 300 and you are thinking the Challenger 300.

The reality is that you will probably be doing more 7 and 8 day trips than 4 day trips. That is the reality of the situation especially if you are a new hire. Maybe with 5 or 6 years you might get some shorter trips but don’t count on it so that you are not disappointed.

09-22-2018, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Huskypilot

Thanks a ton for that. If LAX will keep me from going back to six day trips, then that would be the one. I'd love to get the Challenger, but we'll see what happens. Thanks again.

Just to be clear, LAX will keep you away from 7 & 8 day trips. I don’t think it’ll have any impact on your ability to get lots of 4 day trips. It’ll just limit you to 6 max.

09-22-2018, 06:30 PM

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09-22-2018, 06:36 PM

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I wouldn't count on 4 day trips. They are shying away from those, but who knows you might get some. Welcome and hope for the Legacy.

09-22-2018, 10:12 PM

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Thanks for the help

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I wouldn't count on 4 day trips. They are shying away from those, but who knows you might get some. Welcome and hope for the Legacy.

Much appreciate the info. LAX sounds like a plan, and yes I've heard about the 300 "bait and switch." I flew the Phenom before, and sweating like a pig without an APU is not a practice I want to repeat. Will hope for the Challenger.

Can I also assume that I can bid for 15 or 16 days a month on PBS? That whole talk about 8/4 doesn't sound good.

09-23-2018, 04:03 AM

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You can bid 5000 different lines but, that does not mean that you can get any of them. Like everywhere else the new guys get the last choice of lines.

If you mentioned that you had time in the Phenom 300 that could have sealed it for you since we had many Phenom new hires bust their initial rides. I was told one whole class of 6 all busted. If you have some experience that is a big plus for you and you could sail right through training.