bcpilot

They work Just like at any other regional.

Spouse, children, parents all included. No siblings but UA allows an extra enrolled friend, you choose any one, DL doesn't allow.

The STL & RDU based pilots get both DL & UA bennies.

DEN & ORD pilots get only UA benefits (Officially****)

For initial training, you are based in STL, so you will get DL bennies right away, UA comes after 30 days of employment.

You will get into CASS on about day 4 or 5 of Indoc, so you can jumpseat..

ID90 comes after 6 months of employment.

TallFlyer

Aside from having to fly a 200 a lot, just fine. Had 22 days off (16 in a row) this month due to vacation and dropping something in the SAP. Upgrade is now well junior to me so now the goal is flying as much as possible to get the time.

Looks like I might still be stuck in STL had I stuck around. Truth be told though, I think I'll end up at the first LCC that calls me.

977flyer

Are any of the 900's online and flying yet? I have yet to see one on flightaware.

MavAv8r

The real question still remains....Why would you work here with every other regional hiring?

977flyer

QOL? Get in get out right?

GojetForever

You have to know the G7 rules and follow them and you can make it through. But a lot of guys just want to do it their own way and it gets them in trouble. Some make it through ok but not many. If you come to G7 don't count on moving up to a major. Check rides are a way to punish guys and gals at this place. If they hear you tell a FA that they should vote in a union you will be gone by the end of the day. The smart pilots and FAs don't even go to the crew room between flights for fear they might say the wrong thing. It is best if nobody knows your name.

We need more guys to fly the planes. What better way to stop a guy from leaving than to fail him on a checkered? I think the fail rate will increase. Don't tell anyone you have a new job and will be leaving unless you want a final check ride. All common sense.

Good bunch of guys and the FAs are great but if you say the wrong thing, even joking, you better watch out. Come informed. Accept G7 or what it is. Don't come here thinking it will change or that you will change it. Somebody has to be at the bottom. Yes, the turnover rate is very high but that means quick upgrades, fast seniority. If you want the good you need to put up with the bad. I get a kick out of hearing guys complain after they get to G7, they knew what they were getting into before they came but they lied to themselves because they wanted the quick upgrade! How did they thing that quick upgrade would happen unless those above left or were fired?

Come to G7 as your last airline, not your first.

977flyer

So my original question was never answered. Anyone know if the first 900's have arrived?

Riverside

Go to maintenance hangar and look for yourself.

977flyer

Ha Ha Ha...nice...nevermind

usPilotB

July 25th will be the first flight for the 900.
My view on G7...on board since Feb, got my bonus on time, reserve for 1 month then got a line. getting my 4 commuter hotels with no problems, never had a problem to LIMO my DH if it was my first or last leg of the trip. I'm already in the middle of the seniority list in my base, flying with great guys and gals. never heard from anyone above (management) since indoc. everybody speaking freely in the crew room.
I just know that if you'll do your job, nobody will bother you...so far, life is good!