Originally Posted by Strykerinf

Yeah, 11 Bang Bang pretty much says it all. I did 2 tours in the infantry.. made the switch to 15T- UH-60 Blackhawk Repairer... that's a fun job, but I don't like how the army treats people. Not complaining but this is why I WANT a change from the Army to particularly the AF- The infantry, without ranger or SF, doesn't really give you any skills you can use outside of law enforcement, nor do they even WANT anyone with infantry/combat experience in FL.

I went through reclass training for 15T. After 2 tours and being an NCO.. the other prior-service guys got treated like absolute crap by the permanent party instructors. The new AF enlistees were treated a lot better than us and even had better housing. Their professionalism impressed.. so that's why. But that's neither here nor there....

Thanks for the info on Silver guys. Does a lot have to do with being a "new" airline with your typical growing pains or do they still have the same people from Gulfstream?

Originally Posted by mexipilot84

Another Tango I remember those days at ft useless when I went through. There's still remnants of gulfstream when it comes to staff and employees. Like mentioned before it has it's issues, which I know can inpatient most peeps, I'm just used to the hurry up and wait mentality so just take it with a grain of salt. There are still many good people here, especially in the pilot group. Expect most likely basing up north seems like Florida is filling up for FOs.

It's got it's issues but the flying is fun And has its challenges as well. Just realize the fun always has a dark side to it. But if you're patient and have the attitude to overcome and adapt the. You will be alright.

Originally Posted by Strykerinf

Yeah, I don't mind the hurry up and wait mentality. If I ever get an opportunity to interview and even get a Conditional Offer, what would a commute look like from RSW to one of their north bases?

Ft. Useless was terrible. I was pretty fortunate to have 15T instructors that were very... very good. The permanent party guys in charge of the barracks were all washouts from the instructor courses. My roommate was/is an airline pilot, so we had a lot of similar interests. Outside of Useless was absolutely gorgeous... but it was cold and snowing, hence why I live in sunny south florida

Originally Posted by Strykerinf

Yeah, I don't mind the hurry up and wait mentality. If I ever get an opportunity to interview and even get a Conditional Offer, what would a commute look like from RSW to one of their north bases?

Ft. Useless was terrible. I was pretty fortunate to have 15T instructors that were very... very good. The permanent party guys in charge of the barracks were all washouts from the instructor courses. My roommate was/is an airline pilot, so we had a lot of similar interests. Outside of Useless was absolutely gorgeous... but it was cold and snowing, hence why I live in sunny south florida

Originally Posted by drummflyer

Question for you line holders; during an average 4-day trip how many nights do you end up being released in base? And does that differ from base to base?

Originally Posted by block30

11bang bang, is it? Infantry? I'm in the Air Guard myself, but I think I remember an Army guy calling 11 Bravo's 11 bang bangs....Welcome to the world of blood, guts, and paper cuts! What made you change?

Originally Posted by joethepilot

I disagree. There is a complete lack of respect here. They don't abide by the contract, and don't do simple things that are expect of an employer.

For example everyone in my class had issues getting enrolled in healthcare. You are required to turn your paperwork in 30 days before your eligible, but they waited until the day before we were supposed to be enrolled to turn it in to cigna, and then they screwed it up. The HR lady stood in our class and told us the company would contribute $1000 to the HSA plan, she said it several times. When I did finally get enrolled I only got a fraction of that. I emailed her about it and she said "oh, its prorated, sorry if I wasn't clear about that" (she wasn't not clear, she intentionally sandbagged us into that plan because its cheaper for the company.) I'm STILL not enrolled in my 401k, even though I've put in weekly calls to the provider as well as HR.

Scheduling doesn't honor seniority for reserve call outs. If you call scheduling you're lucky if they answer on the 2nd try. Once they do answer expect them to talk over you and say "let me call you back" just to get you off the line. If you call someone at HQ don't expect them to answer. If you leave a message don't expect them to call you back.

Don't expect them to honor seniority when they assign bases AFTER your training is done, they'll stick you where they've got a spot and where is convenient. Even if someone junior to you ends up getting the spot you wanted.

I have worked at 2 other regionals. If you are coming here as a street captain there is maybe some excuse to put up with this kind of stuff. But with everyone being at the same minimum requirements these days... if you're going in as an FO do yourself a favor and go to the Skywest/Horizon/Air Wisconsins of the world. Not only will you get treated with more respect but the time you earn will be more beneficial to your resume.

Originally Posted by jsfBoat

I got out of army reserves in may, did some active duty prior. Habent ran into many prior service guys here. Ive thinking of going back in (but not army) to finish my 20.



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Originally Posted by jsfBoat

I got out of army reserves in may, did some active duty prior. Habent ran into many prior service guys here. Ive thinking of going back in (but not army) to finish my 20.



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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR

jsfBoat -

I'm surprised at the +1 comment for the post by joethepilot which was certainly not very flattering to Silver.
Has the shine really worn off that quickly?

USMCFLYR