Does the fact that Silver is an independently owned regional airline affect jump seat privileges? Does anyone know if pilots there have pretty much the same jump seat privileges as pilots at other regionals?

I didn't see any notes regarding jump seating on their apc page or on their employment page. Thanks!

 

I have jumped on them out FLL a few times. The last time however I got flack because they couldn't pull me up in CASS yet still got on. I'm really not sure. I should also add that it was never on the flight deck.

 

Last time I tried to jumpseat FLL to MCO, it was full and when I asked if the jumpseat is available, the two gate agents said Silver doesn't "do the jumpseat". Is this true for all flights?

 

Time, date and flight number. Please PM to me. We are in CASS and will take all. It’s no different here than it is anywhere else.

 

What is the deal with the frontier pathway is it real?

 

Yes, once you have been here a year, have 1000 hrs, and are recommended by the chief pilot.

 

Is it a no interview flow like what TSA has with Frontier once the above requirements are met?

 

What is the timeline for the ATRs in terms of total replacement of the Saabs? I know 20 by the first quarter of 2020 but that means keeping some of the Saabs? Also any news on the seaborne merger what will integration be like? Does the seabourne merger create obstacles for contract negotiations?

 

Its not a flow, it is a guaranteed interview.

 

As far as I know as soon as the airplane is a approved, which it is in the “final steps” as of last week, they will be transitioning as fast as they can. Seaborne doesn’t have too many pilots and are not unioned. I’ve heard that they would be required to be “rehired” by Silver and even go through our training at one point. I believe the biggest obstacle to the new contract is these new airplanes and the scope. We entered mediation this month and hopefully we can reach an agreement. They agreed on new pay rates last year but those are now open for renegotiation. I believe once these airplanes are approved by the FAA, things will rapidly change for the better. Hopefully they will come to an agreement with a new contract in order to attract more pilots. The quality of life is good here, however the pay is suffering and not bringing in enough pilots.