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Originally Posted by SunnyFL
(Post 2704920)
Does anyone have a email for HR? I want to reach out and see how far in advance prior to mins I could apply and interview. Also how long the CJO would be.
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How are upgrades looking at Silver? PSA is looking for qualified FOs that meet 121 mins to come on board. They are offering incentives on top of what is already offered to new hires.
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Originally Posted by wolfpack99
(Post 2706130)
How are upgrades looking at Silver? PSA is looking for qualified FOs that meet 121 mins to come on board. They are offering incentives on top of what is already offered to new hires.
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Originally Posted by James White
(Post 2706132)
It’s not all about upgrade young pup. Lemme tell ya if I chases upgrade I would’ve been at a major by now probably because I would’ve stayed at mesa before going to another regional but I’m glad I didn’t because I enjoy my quality life hear at silver living at home and driving to work is better than going to PSA
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Originally Posted by flightmedic01
(Post 2706257)
Well, that depends on your perspective. If this guy wants to hang out in Florida and fly for a regional for a while, then fine. But if he's looking at going to a major soon, then upgrade is important. Remember, every month that goes by is another bunch of new pilots hired senior to you at (name your major airline here).
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Originally Posted by James White
(Post 2706864)
Yeah that’s one way of lookin at it but look at it this way. Is a major gonna wanna here some young punk who chases upgrade or is a guy cutting his teeth on Silver metal grinding every day and gaining experience going to be the one that gets the call from the majors? I think its pretty easy choice. I mean look go to via air and see how you like life. Guarantee you will be applying to silver in a few months. I’ve been around the indus long enough to know experience matters. Whatever you do just make sure you get that four year degree.
1. Is a major gonna hire some young punk chasing upgrade? Where do I start. Are you saying said pilot is a young punk because he wants to show career progression with an upgrade, or because you are biased against younger aviators? As I write this i'm cringing that you just trolled me. 2.Cutting your teeth everyday on Silver metal? Aside from the laugh I get about your Saab340 being super heavy metal, What differentiates cutting your teeth everyday between airframe/airline? I think every guy/gal trying to get picked up at a Major would argue they are "Cutting their teeth", literally every pilot working today. If someone upgrades, they can also cut their teeth in the left seat, grinding out PIC on whatever type metal. Career progression. If you have read any airline pilot career progression books and ask anyone, i'm sure the universal answer to looking good for a potential employer would be hold the best seat you can on the best equipment you can at this time. 3. Your Via air comment is irrelevant as street captain positions at other regionals, not charters, are still a thing. 4. A four year degree is probably the only relevant thing you said. Please don't listen to this guy who sounds worse than the near retirement legacy guy who doesn't even know what his own airline flies and is stuck in the day of yesteryear. |
Nevermind. Your trolling skills are BOOOM. Nice work.
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any pay raise anytime soon?
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Originally Posted by Johnny Skyhawk
(Post 2686556)
I can answers some of the questions about Silver. I am a new FO based at MCO. I started in the April 2018 class and I got to the line at the end of June.
ATP/CTP: I came in with 1500 hours. Silver paid for my ATP/CTP course and FAA ATP knowledge test fee and for that I signed an agreement that I would stay at Silver for one year. The value of the agreement is $5000 to be paid back if I leave early. I think they reduce the amount I owe by 25% after each quarter with the company. Emerging Aviators Program: I did not use this program. I recommend talking to one of our recruiters to get the details. There was an Army helicopter pilot in my class who used the program to build fixed wing multi time. Training: All new hires go to the SAAB. Average class size is about 6 (mine had 5). Ground school is 4 weeks in FLL. Sim is in MIA and takes 3-4 weeks. OE is 30 hrs and takes about another 2-3 weeks to complete. Training cycle is straight through with a short break after the Sim before starting OE. The SF340 type ride is a PIC type ride from the left seat. Bases: The bases are MCO, FLL and TPA. My class was awarded their first choice. From what I've heard, subsequent classes also got their first choice of base. Bonus: I'm eligible for $12000. I received $3000 after OE. Then $3000 at end of first year. $6000 at end of second year. Reserve: A 90 minute call out. 11 days off a month. I have been on Reserve since finishing OE in June. I have been flying about 30 hours a month. I anticipate being on Reserve 2-3 more months while we get through the slow season. Current Pay: FO start at $34.77. Per diem $1.90. Monthly guarantee 75 hours. CBA: The contract negotiations have been underway for over a year. The union and the company meet on a regular basis. I do not know how long the remainder of the process will take. ATR: The sim is also in MIA. There is one aircraft with a Silver livery at the MCO Hanger. There are 4 others ready to go sitting at ATR in France. I've heard the Company anticipates receiving FAA certification by the end of this year. Moving on from Silver: I know of pilots who've recently left for Spirit and Frontier. I've heard of a few that left for other regionals. I think I've captured all the questions from previous posts. If I missed something or if you have more accurate information, please add to the thread. PM me with specific questions and I'll try to get you an answer. |
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