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#3841
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Joined APC: Feb 2015
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Interviewed the other day at the FLL job fair. Any F9 pilots able to give a rough idea of upgrade time...First 3 years pay range based on picking up time vs working minimum. Also is the Orlando base jr?
#3842
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Joined APC: Feb 2010
Posts: 95
As far as pay goes, its a little tricky picking up open time on reserve if you don't live in base as you have to be put on a list to be called to be voluntarily junior assigned.
Yes Orlando is junior, with Chicago being next then Denver the most senior. I started this year in July, holding medium call for November and will have a line in December.
#3843
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Joined APC: Feb 2015
Position: A320 - the one that turns the fuel pumps on
Posts: 106
Right now upgrade is 2 years, and with all the orders on the way I bet it'll stay that way, although with this industry it can always change. There are senior FO's (around 150 or so I believe) holding out on upgrading so thats another variable.
As far as pay goes, its a little tricky picking up open time on reserve if you don't live in base as you have to be put on a list to be called to be voluntarily junior assigned.
Yes Orlando is junior, with Chicago being next then Denver the most senior. I started this year in July, holding medium call for November and will have a line in December.
As far as pay goes, its a little tricky picking up open time on reserve if you don't live in base as you have to be put on a list to be called to be voluntarily junior assigned.
Yes Orlando is junior, with Chicago being next then Denver the most senior. I started this year in July, holding medium call for November and will have a line in December.
APC has the hourly rates calculated but at the job fair the presenter was speaking of how some guys are able to credit 130 hours plus a month. Is this realistic? If not what is...I live 2.5 hours from Orlando. Thanks for your time sir!!
#3844
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Joined APC: Nov 2008
Position: doggy style
Posts: 1,006
In MCO, you could maybe pull off 90 and not completely kill yourself. The open time sucks right now in MCO due to the small size of the base and if you want to pick up, there are only low hour trips.
#3845
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Joined APC: Jun 2014
Position: A320 CA
Posts: 491
I'm not advocating that you do any of this. I'd much rather see our pay rates improve rather than encouraging someone to work a bunch of overtime to make up for substandard hourly rates. I can tell you from past experience maximum-allowed FAA block time sustained over many years takes its toll. Certainly NOT recommended for a long term plan.
If you live 2-1/2 hours from MCO, you'll effectively be a commuter. Our regular reserve callout time is 2 hours from initial call to the crew room. We have a long call reserve system that allows 10-12 hours for a callout, but you probably won't be able to hold that right off the bat for at least a few months. You'll want to make arrangements for a crashpad for at least a short time.
#3846
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Joined APC: Feb 2015
Position: A320 - the one that turns the fuel pumps on
Posts: 106
Yes, it's possible to have a really big month here and there, but I certainly wouldn't plan your family budget on 130 credit per month. I think a more realistic/sustainable target would be in the 85 to 90 hour range. Many people make a bunch of extra hours during vacation months. Managed correctly, a single week of vacation can net you an additional 25 to 50 hours credit. Of course you'd have to be willing to work on your vacation.
I'm not advocating that you do any of this. I'd much rather see our pay rates improve rather than encouraging someone to work a bunch of overtime to make up for substandard hourly rates. I can tell you from past experience maximum-allowed FAA block time sustained over many years takes its toll. Certainly NOT recommended for a long term plan.
If you live 2-1/2 hours from MCO, you'll effectively be a commuter. Our regular reserve callout time is 2 hours from initial call to the crew room. We have a long call reserve system that allows 10-12 hours for a callout, but you probably won't be able to hold that right off the bat for at least a few months. You'll want to make arrangements for a crashpad for at least a short time.
I'm not advocating that you do any of this. I'd much rather see our pay rates improve rather than encouraging someone to work a bunch of overtime to make up for substandard hourly rates. I can tell you from past experience maximum-allowed FAA block time sustained over many years takes its toll. Certainly NOT recommended for a long term plan.
If you live 2-1/2 hours from MCO, you'll effectively be a commuter. Our regular reserve callout time is 2 hours from initial call to the crew room. We have a long call reserve system that allows 10-12 hours for a callout, but you probably won't be able to hold that right off the bat for at least a few months. You'll want to make arrangements for a crashpad for at least a short time.
Excellent, thanks for the quick responses to all the guys that responded. I only planned to "kill myself" during the first year probation pay. After that I'd settle in. I currently clear 90K at a 135 gig but I am anxious to leave 135 behind and find that "last job."
#3847
You will NEVER know if it is your last job until age 65
#3848
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Joined APC: May 2015
Position: Prone Supported
Posts: 196
#3849
Wait until your second year to really put your nose to the grindstone. My .02
#3850
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Joined APC: Jan 2010
Position: Airbus (the wide ones)
Posts: 106
"Killing yourself" during first year pay is not the answer. The company barely values your skills while on the clock, you should take a similar stance toward having to be on the clock. Your time at home is much more valuable that first year unless you need to work extra to pay the bills. The increase in pay after taxes between 70 vs. 100 hours credit will be around a grand if you include per diem.
Wait until your second year to really put your nose to the grindstone. My .02
Wait until your second year to really put your nose to the grindstone. My .02
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