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05-30-2015 | 05:43 PM
#8441
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Hey guys,
Just wanted to get some input. I'm approaching restriced ATP mins and for me, home is the DC area. Republic's contract is a bit worse than Mesa, so I'm considering the IAD base. I have to the option to go to SkyWest or Compass, which both have better contracts and companies as a whole but I'd either have to commute or live in LA, or another city where the rent is high and far from the family. Is it worth living at home, since I'm close with my family and been away for so long, to give up a better contract for me?
Just wanted to get some input. I'm approaching restriced ATP mins and for me, home is the DC area. Republic's contract is a bit worse than Mesa, so I'm considering the IAD base. I have to the option to go to SkyWest or Compass, which both have better contracts and companies as a whole but I'd either have to commute or live in LA, or another city where the rent is high and far from the family. Is it worth living at home, since I'm close with my family and been away for so long, to give up a better contract for me?
Overall Mesa really isn't a bad place to be right now - and I say that coming from a regional with "one of the best contracts in the industry". Like the previous post says, no 50 seaters to park, decent upgrade times, and short reserve times plus being able to live in base make Mesa a good option for you.
05-30-2015 | 05:53 PM
#8442
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I had a good time during my time at Mesa. The few captains I flew with were pretty cool, one was former military. As far as the day to day stuff, its just like the other regionals. Their pay just really sucks, but not enough to justify commuting except to one of the few regionals that will pay 39 year two.
05-30-2015 | 06:01 PM
#8443
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From: CRJ F/O
Are guys still getting DFW out of class?
05-30-2015 | 08:12 PM
#8444
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From: gear slinger
05-31-2015 | 02:07 AM
#8445
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The 7 new 900's are all going to dfw starting in july
06-01-2015 | 05:54 AM
#8446
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From: C-12U
Out of new hire class what are the current time frames for sitting reserve and also upgrade potential, concerning the 900 and if someone has the 1000hrs. 121 time.
Thx
Thx
06-01-2015 | 09:59 AM
#8447
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It's hard to say everyone from when I got hired is hitting their 1000 end of summer. I don't think we'll be see to many more under a year upgrades for a while.
06-01-2015 | 10:03 AM
#8448
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Roughly when were you hired?
06-01-2015 | 10:16 AM
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From: gear slinger
I'm holding out until I get some winter experience. PHX was nice last winter but I never landed in snow and only deiced once all season.
06-01-2015 | 10:19 AM
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Yep, get all the DSM/DEN/YEG flights possible (or whatever northern destinations are available then). That's my plan too.
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