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12-02-2006 | 09:30 PM

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buddies8

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Originally Posted by RJ Pilot

And this is comming from a CFI?

Certified F+++en Idiot

need I say more.

12-03-2006 | 03:46 AM

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Hell, I know a CFI that makes far more then he would if he went to work for American Eagle. They have an FO shortage because it is a lousy place to work. Not too difficult to figure out. Careerpilot posts this stuff weekly.

Mr. I.

ya, he makes more but how many hours a day/month does he work? is he pay protected? does he get benefits? how many students are trying to kill him? how many days does he get cancelled for wx? you catch my drift?

12-04-2006 | 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mink

Hmm. I wonder if the Eagle flowthroughs were treated with such warmth at AA when things were working in their favor?

I'm sorry, did I say something bad about the flowbacks? Please don't assume I treat them poorly or dislike them because I use the word "rid". In fact, I can very closely relate to them, have never said or done one thing negative regarding them, and I am actually happy for them that they got a chance to have a decent job after being kicked to the curb.

Does that mean I don't want them to move on back so I can gain a little seniority? Nope.

12-04-2006 | 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by av8r4aa

American Eagle is a crappy job.
No question about that.

and from Mr. I

They have an FO shortage because it is a lousy place to work. Not too difficult to figure out.

Those are personal opinions based on what's important to you individually. I assume you've both worked here?

My opinion is that Eagle is a decent place to work if you value things other than rapid turbine PIC accumulation. I have passed on other opportunities and continue to do so because Eagle allows me some QOL that I wouldn't get elsewhere. Maybe I'm just severely dain bramaged, but having worked for a number of airlines I do think I have a clue.

Bottom line is that each person needs to view any given position from the perspective of how it works for them.

03-07-2007 | 07:44 PM

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After 10 years: $90k, in a hotel room only 2 nights a week, have fun with the wife and kids, excellent equipment, safety is always number 1, ALPA represented, great travel capability.

What's so crappy about that? Eagle is a good place to be for a lot of folks.

I have absolutely no need to drive a boeing or airbus (although it would be nice). I have no desire to fly to Shanghai. My butt gets tired after 2 hour flights anyway.

03-07-2007 | 10:00 PM

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I don't know about Swaayze, but rlkrutenat is brain damaged. Trust me, I used to throw gear for him.

IMHO, having been to 4 airlines, Eagle is a great place to work. It does not offer a fast upgrade, never really has. 2 years or so at the fastest (after merging lists). No matter how hard someone tries, not everyone will make it to the majors. There are definately worse places to be "stuck" at for your career.

Rich, it is easier on those long flights when you see Maui on the horizon.

03-08-2007 | 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rlkrutenat

After 10 years: $90k, in a hotel room only 2 nights a week, have fun with the wife and kids, excellent equipment, safety is always number 1, ALPA represented, great travel capability.

You showoff!