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08-05-2016, 12:06 PM
#8421
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Joined APC: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,316
Originally Posted by embraerjetpilot
Pretty crappy...2000 a month plus 26 dollars a day to spend at the lodge for food/snacks.
If you are worried about reserve times I wouldn't bid the bus...currently over a year I believe in JFK and worse in Bos. Guys on the 190 are getting a line within a month or two.
If you are worried about reserve times I wouldn't bid the bus...currently over a year I believe in JFK and worse in Bos. Guys on the 190 are getting a line within a month or two.
08-05-2016, 12:55 PM
#8422
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Joined APC: Apr 2009
Position: A320 CA
Posts: 705
Originally Posted by Xtreme87
Not to mention first year pay is basically regional FO pay. Works out well when you are based and live in the most expensive city in the country for cost of living.
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08-06-2016, 05:14 PM
#8424
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Joined APC: May 2013
Posts: 2,594
Originally Posted by embraerjetpilot
Pretty crappy...2000 a month plus 26 dollars a day to spend at the lodge for food/snacks.
If you are worried about reserve times I wouldn't bid the bus...currently over a year I believe in JFK and worse in Bos. Guys on the 190 are getting a line within a month or two.
If you are worried about reserve times I wouldn't bid the bus...currently over a year I believe in JFK and worse in Bos. Guys on the 190 are getting a line within a month or two.
Dont bid equipment thinking you know anything about movement- no one does imho.
08-06-2016, 05:17 PM
#8425
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Joined APC: May 2013
Posts: 2,594
Originally Posted by Flyby1206
^^^This needs to be repeated
The E190 (JFK, BOS and MCO) has the quickest seniority progression within a base/equip bid status. You'll be 50% BOS/JFK E190 FO much much faster than 50% BOS/JFK/MCO A320 FO.
In my opinion, the ONLY people who should be bidding A320 on Day 1 of class are those who live in FLL or LGB and will transfer bases ASAP. If you plan on commuting or living near JFK or BOS then do yourself a favor and bid the 190. Junior Airbus reserve is redeye hell.
The E190 (JFK, BOS and MCO) has the quickest seniority progression within a base/equip bid status. You'll be 50% BOS/JFK E190 FO much much faster than 50% BOS/JFK/MCO A320 FO.
In my opinion, the ONLY people who should be bidding A320 on Day 1 of class are those who live in FLL or LGB and will transfer bases ASAP. If you plan on commuting or living near JFK or BOS then do yourself a favor and bid the 190. Junior Airbus reserve is redeye hell.
08-07-2016, 01:50 AM
#8426
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Joined APC: Mar 2011
Posts: 244
2 years ago everyone said bid the bus, it was 3-4 months to a line while the e90 guys were reserve for more then a year. Now that so many have gone to the e90, it'll probably be the busses turn to have some quick seniority as the e90 guys will be mostly seat locked. Remember, no growth on the e90 fleet and 20+ busses coming in the next 18 months. The September bid should be interesting as I wouldn't be surprised if we have a lot of upgrades after dealing with this fubar staffing summer.
08-07-2016, 02:38 AM
#8427
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Joined APC: Jun 2015
Posts: 79
Over half of the classes right now are getting the E190. So that means in 2 years you'll have a lot of people bidding to the bus. Yes, the growth is on the bus. But growth on the 190 side comes from people bidding off of it onto the bus and that has been pretty constant.
08-07-2016, 05:44 AM
#8429
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Joined APC: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,206
Originally Posted by ASpilot2be
How competitive is someone with 3300tt and 400 mtpic?
I've got a buddy who I'm trying to get hired with about that experience level. The mgr of pilot recruitment told me he needed to be up around 4500 hours.
That being said, there are guys with your experience in class, so keep trying. Go to OBAP.
08-07-2016, 06:56 AM
#8430
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Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: SAAB FO
Posts: 1,177
Originally Posted by Southerner
I've got a buddy who I'm trying to get hired with about that experience level. The mgr of pilot recruitment told me he needed to be up around 4500 hours.
That being said, there are guys with your experience in class, so keep trying. Go to OBAP.
That being said, there are guys with your experience in class, so keep trying. Go to OBAP.
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