Word has it the contract was extended today. $10/hr pay raise. That brings first year pay to $35/hr! I'm happy for the guys still there that stuck it out. That place needs a serious facelift and the union guys are working hard to make it happen.

 

The answer is yes and no, again they are putting stuff out to the pilot group and then a vote.

There is more but this is what the FO pay for starters will be if a yes vote happens. There more to the scale for both FOs and for captains.

Plus a few more dollars if based in IAD soo yaa...

First Officer
0-50 Passenger Turboprops

Year. DOS DOS +1
Year 1 $34.00 $34.77
Year 2 $35.02 $35.81

 

Is the training contract for the CTP class still in place? And are FLL vacancies out of training now becoming normal or was the situation described in the post earlier just a fluke?

 

As far as I know yes it's still in place. $6,000, pro-rated and you're free after a year.

At the moment FLL vacancies out of training aren't really a thing. One of their priorities is ensuring that Dulles is fully staffed before sending FOs down to cover Florida. You can expect anywhere from 2 to 5 months in Dulles, although it seems like they're packing the classes now more than they were in late 2015 / early 2016, so that timeline could change drastically.

Edit:
And since it's probably relevant, we got an e-mail the other day from the CP telling us that there is a flow-through program that we'll be starting with Frontier. Chances are it'll require something like 2 years as a Captain and 1,000PIC, but it's still a nice carrot to dangle.

 

Is the new Cuba stuff up and going yet? Any opportunities for off the street help in the left seat?

 

Last I heard the Union is against hiring off the street captains currently and the company hasn't done so for awhile seeing as they currently have like 10 to 15 FOs who could upgrade. And if they take a off the street captain then would have to pay them all captain pay or at least most. They need FOs badly tho.

And I have not heard of anyone doing any trips to Cuba yet.

 

Here is a news release of the Cuba thing if anyone wants to read it.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/six-u-s-carriers-selected-to-provide-scheduled-flights-to-cubas-secondary-airports-1465573904

 

Hey guys, possibly interested FO here. I live fairly close to TPA and just saw the upgrade in pay and day trips, so Silver is looking pretty good for me but I have a few questions...

Training - How long, where, how often are classes and will they take me at 1450 and build the rest in the sims(like other regionals)
Bases - obviously TPA is preferred so how long to get there, how good/bad is commuting from IAD
Reserve - how long typically
Cuba - Any routes from TPA?

I currently have 1200TT and will have 1450TT in less than 3 months.

 

Training - How long, where, how often are classes and will they take me at 1450 and build the rest in the sims(like other regionals)
A. It'll take you about 1.5 to 2 months, all included. Ground is about 1 month and sims will be maybe 2 to 4 weeks.
B. The ground school is in Fort Lauderdale, the sims are in Miami. You'll be in a hotel for the entire time with your own room.
C. I'm not sure about this as I already was past my 1,500 when I arrived. I would ask a recruiter about it.


Bases - obviously TPA is preferred so how long to get there, how good/bad is commuting from IAD
The most junior co-pilot in Tampa, as of yesterday, has a March class date. So about 4 months to get to Tampa RIGHT NOW. I emphasize right now because things are always changing. Keep in mind however that this individual did about 2 months of training, so really he was only in IAD for 2 months.
Commuting to DC is kind of individual, it sucks for some, not so bad for others.


Reserve - how long typically
In IAD, maybe a month if you're unlucky. In TPA or MCO, probably a few months.


Cuba - Any routes from TPA?
Probably, your guess is as good as mine on Cuba.



As a final unrelated note, our contract just actually got a bit better and pay scales went up to $34/hour for a starting FO, $37.90 if you're in IAD.

I hope this helps you in making your decision, whatever it may be, and if you have any other questions feel free to PM me.

 

Anyone have any info on the interview for Silver? I may have an upcoming interview. All help is appreciated!