Silver Airways
01-05-2015, 07:45 PM
#5931
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Originally Posted by PilotCrusader
2 yrs 9 months? That is hilarious. Why the hell would
Anyone go to ex-Gulfstream airlines for an upgrade that is longer than many of the large RJ jet operators? Makes zero sense to me.
Anyone go to ex-Gulfstream airlines for an upgrade that is longer than many of the large RJ jet operators? Makes zero sense to me.
01-06-2015, 11:13 AM
#5932
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SilverBullet,
Plenty of guys have been hired at Silver this past year with very little recent experience. The negativity on this board gets a little exaggerated at times. There are definitely some issues with management and contract violations etc., but our union does a pretty decent job of keeping them in check. We do have a pretty decent contract, "most" of which usually gets followed. Obviously the pay is lower than at the "jet" regionals, but for someone who lives in Florida, I think Silver a pretty decent option.
Currently the most junior person in Orlando has five months of seniority. It looks like the most recent class all went to Fort Lauderdale.
Plenty of guys have been hired at Silver this past year with very little recent experience. The negativity on this board gets a little exaggerated at times. There are definitely some issues with management and contract violations etc., but our union does a pretty decent job of keeping them in check. We do have a pretty decent contract, "most" of which usually gets followed. Obviously the pay is lower than at the "jet" regionals, but for someone who lives in Florida, I think Silver a pretty decent option.
Currently the most junior person in Orlando has five months of seniority. It looks like the most recent class all went to Fort Lauderdale.
01-06-2015, 11:29 AM
#5933
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Originally Posted by MichiganFlyer
SilverBullet,
Plenty of guys have been hired at Silver this past year with very little recent experience. The negativity on this board gets a little exaggerated at times. There are definitely some issues with management and contract violations etc., but our union does a pretty decent job of keeping them in check. We do have a pretty decent contract, "most" of which usually gets followed. Obviously the pay is lower than at the "jet" regionals, but for someone who lives in Florida, I think Silver a pretty decent option.
Currently the most junior person in Orlando has five months of seniority. It looks like the most recent class all went to Fort Lauderdale.
Plenty of guys have been hired at Silver this past year with very little recent experience. The negativity on this board gets a little exaggerated at times. There are definitely some issues with management and contract violations etc., but our union does a pretty decent job of keeping them in check. We do have a pretty decent contract, "most" of which usually gets followed. Obviously the pay is lower than at the "jet" regionals, but for someone who lives in Florida, I think Silver a pretty decent option.
Currently the most junior person in Orlando has five months of seniority. It looks like the most recent class all went to Fort Lauderdale.
01-06-2015, 12:01 PM
#5934
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Originally Posted by Temocil27
Back in my day the most recent class went to Greenville and FLL was unobtainable unless you were hired by Gulfstream
01-06-2015, 06:08 PM
#5936
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Thanks for the insight guys. I am going to continue to work on my proficiency and prepare for the interview process before making a decison on what regionals to submit my application. Besides Silver Airways I think I have narrowed my choices down to EXJ, PSA and Envoy.
01-06-2015, 08:24 PM
#5937
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Originally Posted by PilotCrusader
2 yrs 9 months? That is hilarious. Why the hell would
Anyone go to ex-Gulfstream airlines for an upgrade that is longer than many of the large RJ jet operators? Makes zero sense to me.
Anyone go to ex-Gulfstream airlines for an upgrade that is longer than many of the large RJ jet operators? Makes zero sense to me.
I don't work there, but interviewed when they were hiring street captains. I got the offer but decided against it, but my reasons weren't as narrow as "it used to be GUlfstream". It seemed like a decent place with nice enough people.
A shiny jet isn't the end all for everyone.
01-09-2015, 06:01 PM
#5939
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What are the junior bases in FL? What are the expected bases out of training? Are trips overnights or are you back to your domicile at night? How long on reserve out of training? Thanks for any info. I've read a lot of the previous posts but just looking for the most up to date info as I'm sure there is lots of movement.
01-10-2015, 07:05 PM
#5940
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Originally Posted by fishforfun
What are the junior bases in FL? What are the expected bases out of training? Are trips overnights or are you back to your domicile at night? How long on reserve out of training? Thanks for any info. I've read a lot of the previous posts but just looking for the most up to date info as I'm sure there is lots of movement.
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