What's happening at Horizon and Jets?
07-13-2019, 02:38 PM
#3741
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2014
Position: fatigued
Posts: 1,397
Originally Posted by Esquamel
Speaking of hotel, does anyone know whether any of the hotels near PDX has a crew rate for a pilot paying out of pocket to stay? The best online rate I can find is the Ramada for under $100/nt but I stayed there once years ago and wasn't impressed.
07-13-2019, 10:40 PM
#3742
Qbicle seat warmer
Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: SAAB FO
Posts: 1,177
Originally Posted by Esquamel
Speaking of hotel, does anyone know whether any of the hotels near PDX has a crew rate for a pilot paying out of pocket to stay? The best online rate I can find is the Ramada for under $100/nt but I stayed there once years ago and wasn't impressed.
Also I have been gone for three months and still getting premium pay texts. Lol
07-14-2019, 01:28 PM
#3743
Line Holder
Joined APC: Apr 2018
Position: Q,
Posts: 72
Originally Posted by DashAviator
Thanks... but I'd like to paraphrase your last statement:
"The more senior you are the more flying you get stuck with."
I'm a middle of the pack Q400 captain based in Portland. My schedule for July has been horrible. I've also gotten at least a dozen texts for premium pay in the last 48 hours. It's the first time I've seen "green" trips (150% pay) in quite a while.
As a cruel experiment, I've decided to bid reserve for September. I will report back with my findings.
I don't doubt that a couple of the bases are overstaffed. I'm still puzzled by the huge number of Spokane overnights (thought we had a base there?) and reserve utilization in Medford (why the heck do we need airport reserve in Medford?). Boise seems to be somewhat understaffed at the moment.
"The more senior you are the more flying you get stuck with."
I'm a middle of the pack Q400 captain based in Portland. My schedule for July has been horrible. I've also gotten at least a dozen texts for premium pay in the last 48 hours. It's the first time I've seen "green" trips (150% pay) in quite a while.
As a cruel experiment, I've decided to bid reserve for September. I will report back with my findings.
I don't doubt that a couple of the bases are overstaffed. I'm still puzzled by the huge number of Spokane overnights (thought we had a base there?) and reserve utilization in Medford (why the heck do we need airport reserve in Medford?). Boise seems to be somewhat understaffed at the moment.
08-01-2019, 05:38 PM
#3746
New Hire
Joined APC: Feb 2018
Posts: 8
I’ve talked to a few Q captains looking to transition over. They have in the range of 4+ years with the company. My guess is SEA Q captains would at least be considering the transition over given the steady drop in SEA Q lines. I think both Q and E FO’s who are just qualifying for upgrade into the jet are dreaming if they think they have a shot at a jet upgrade right away. Too many more senior Q captains looking to transition over.
08-01-2019, 09:38 PM
#3747
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2009
Posts: 134
Dang! That's quite a change from hiring street CA a year or two ago to 4+ year seniority. Times are changing!
Originally Posted by MD66
I’ve talked to a few Q captains looking to transition over. They have in the range of 4+ years with the company. My guess is SEA Q captains would at least be considering the transition over given the steady drop in SEA Q lines. I think both Q and E FO’s who are just qualifying for upgrade into the jet are dreaming if they think they have a shot at a jet upgrade right away. Too many more senior Q captains looking to transition over.
08-08-2019, 07:24 AM
#3750
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2014
Position: ERJ 175 Captain
Posts: 205
Originally Posted by BaruDriver
I'm sure a Q400 is more difficult to fly than 175. So why not be paid the same?
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