Q400 vs Jet
01-29-2018 | 11:09 PM
#32
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"Upgrade is upgrade" and learning a new type is "learning a new type" So the real challenge is learning a new type while also learning how to be a Captain. It goes without saying that upgrading in your current type is easier than learning a new type while upgrading... The Q400 is an easy air]plane to fly, regardless of the myths and rumors you may hear in the training department.
02-05-2018 | 06:05 PM
#33
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Q-400 time
I was hired on a few weeks ago. They gave you the choice of the airplane to fly.
Already having 1000hrs PIC in a turboprop., i chose the Q-400.
Feb class date, faster upgrades, already meet Alaska hiring mins.
You get to really fly a plane. Hands on, awesome approaches, very interesting destinations, then life in the Majors can be quite,,.well, complacent.
Its whatever YOUR looking for, time bldg, jet time, domicile, how long a commute?
All good questions to ask.
Already having 1000hrs PIC in a turboprop., i chose the Q-400.
Feb class date, faster upgrades, already meet Alaska hiring mins.
You get to really fly a plane. Hands on, awesome approaches, very interesting destinations, then life in the Majors can be quite,,.well, complacent.
Its whatever YOUR looking for, time bldg, jet time, domicile, how long a commute?
All good questions to ask.
08-18-2018 | 12:26 PM
#34
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This thread is really great! I'm a military RTP applicant and understand all of us will initially start with the Q400. I also have a option to interview with Compass (all ERJ 175 fleet).
I really want to know where Horizon pilots go after Horizon?
Yes I understand there is a pathway to Alaska but I don't want to cut myself out of an opportunity to fly for American, Delta, FedEx, etc. if not being in a Jet will hurt my competitiveness.
I really want to know where Horizon pilots go after Horizon?
Yes I understand there is a pathway to Alaska but I don't want to cut myself out of an opportunity to fly for American, Delta, FedEx, etc. if not being in a Jet will hurt my competitiveness.
08-18-2018 | 02:01 PM
#35
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Skywest
I recommend that you stay in the E-175, with that being said, I recommend that you fly one at Skywest. The Q400 is a hot mess in which you work way too hard for way too little money. The E-175 by comparison is very easy to fly and for the most part has a much more pleasant route structure making for a much more pleasant day of flying. The question is, fly the 175 at Horizon when you can fly the same equipment at Skywest where the fleet is actually growing, there is a far superior route structure to operate on, and the basing options are pretty much the same as Horizon and the best part? YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORK AT HORIZON! Don't ruin your career, go to Skywest.
Well said. Skywest is a better deal.
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