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04-20-2018 | 04:23 PM
#4501
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I'm not convinced that the rate at which pilots leave the base is much different than years past. Schedules are harder with fewer pilots, but then again, most are here to build time and will move on when they have the opportunity.
Higher wages and bonuses have kept a few people around longer than they normally would have, but still, very few will make a career out of this job.
Looking at the other side of things, look how many programs have started in the last few years to entice new recruits. The ACP program, home basing, gateway programs, Epic academy's zero debt flight training... the shortage, to me, seems heavily toward the incoming side.
Higher wages and bonuses have kept a few people around longer than they normally would have, but still, very few will make a career out of this job.
Looking at the other side of things, look how many programs have started in the last few years to entice new recruits. The ACP program, home basing, gateway programs, Epic academy's zero debt flight training... the shortage, to me, seems heavily toward the incoming side.
04-21-2018 | 04:27 PM
#4503
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Do you mind providing a detailed sample scheduled for DFW? Is it basically one daily round trip or multiple? Also, how long does a flight from DFW to Pampa or Vernon take in a BE99?
I don't have the PHX schedule but I can tell you about DFW. There are two BE99 runs out of DFW. They both operate from Monday evening through Friday morning. Tu-Th they operate out to their outstations and layover at a hotel. The run to Pampa TX logs about 16-18 hours per week and the run to Vernon TX logs roughly 10-12 hours per week.
04-23-2018 | 02:21 PM
#4504
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We don't like to get too detailed because things can change. Both runs are one round trip, with a couple of legs each way. During the day on Tu-Th the pilot stays at a hotel to get rest. Monday and Friday are straight round trips with no layover.
04-25-2018 | 03:55 PM
#4505
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Accepted a job offer today for the June 4th class for the99 out of SLC. I’m excited to start.
I know the 99 has a ton of routes out of slc, I was wondering what lines are JR and what lines are SR?
Thank you in advance 👍🏻
I know the 99 has a ton of routes out of slc, I was wondering what lines are JR and what lines are SR?
Thank you in advance 👍🏻
04-25-2018 | 07:35 PM
#4506
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Is the 99 turbine? Must be a really fun plane to fly!
04-26-2018 | 05:43 AM
#4509
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04-27-2018 | 02:07 PM
#4510
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From: single pilot cargo, turboprop
Recent schedules have the BE99 pilots flying a mix of routes throughout the week, whereas the type rated pilots are more likely to stick with the same route throughout the week. There has been a lot of movement, so seniority and upgrades can come quick. There were openings on all 3 type rated aircraft this last bid period.
Hope that helps. Congrats, and see you around.
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