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03-01-2012 | 12:26 PM
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North American, Omni, World, Ryan, Miami Air, etc. Two other great options right now would be Virgin America and Spirit if you qualify for them. They're hiring and growing rapidly (for now of course). Can any pilots from VA or NKS comment on whether this guy would be qualified and competitive?
03-01-2012 | 01:30 PM
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Where do you live? If not in one of ExpressJet's hubs (EWR, IAH, CLE) you are going to be hating life commuting to reserve. I did it, as many others on here have, but your life will be immensely improved if you live where you are based. To me that is more important than the money.
Do a little research on APC and try to find out what other options you have besides going to a regional. The writing is on the wall for the 50 seat RJ and they are being parked consistently by most of the majors. You may very well find yourself furloughed in the next few years, and right back where you are.
With your experience, you may be able to bypass the regional stepping stone and find a non-sked (as mentioned above) or even another corporate/charter gig. I would be applying EVERYWHERE and see which fish bites first. Best of luck to you!
Do a little research on APC and try to find out what other options you have besides going to a regional. The writing is on the wall for the 50 seat RJ and they are being parked consistently by most of the majors. You may very well find yourself furloughed in the next few years, and right back where you are.
With your experience, you may be able to bypass the regional stepping stone and find a non-sked (as mentioned above) or even another corporate/charter gig. I would be applying EVERYWHERE and see which fish bites first. Best of luck to you!
03-01-2012 | 02:34 PM
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He does meet the minimum qualifications for Spirit, A recommendation with those times could get him in the door. We also have a base in Detroit, so that would probably be attractive. My recommendation would be to apply and see. We certainly do Hire corporate folks, and you'll never know if you don't try.
03-01-2012 | 06:31 PM
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Definitely! Your upgrade time is supposed to be rather quick too with all the Buses on order, no? That'd be a great place to get on!
How about Allegiant? Can someone comment on whether he'd be qualified there? They also have a ton of bases, one of which might be close to GRR.
How about Allegiant? Can someone comment on whether he'd be qualified there? They also have a ton of bases, one of which might be close to GRR.
03-02-2012 | 05:42 AM
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He does meet the minimum qualifications for Spirit, A recommendation with those times could get him in the door. We also have a base in Detroit, so that would probably be attractive. My recommendation would be to apply and see. We certainly do Hire corporate folks, and you'll never know if you don't try.
I sent my stuff in there a few weeks ago but haven't heard anything back.
03-02-2012 | 07:24 AM
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03-03-2012 | 10:38 AM
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03-03-2012 | 01:48 PM
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From: Douglas Aerospace post production Flight Test & Work Around Engineering bulletin dissembler
Hey guys I am currently flying for a 135/91 operator on the LR-45 and C-550 and I have been with the company for 4 1/2 years and am still in the right seat...although we are typed on the planes. I had shoulder surgery in December and the healing process is most likely going to take me into long term disability and it is the companies policy to terminate the employee (I would receive part of my paycheck through insurance) and if your position is still around you start over at the bottom. After hearing this and freaking out I put a resume into Express Jet and got called for an interview the next day. ....
If you simply want another job, I'd not muddy the water with the medical issue. It is easier to get a job when you already have a job (even though an unemployment check during recovery might seem appealing these days).
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