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06-25-2013, 01:48 PM
#1001
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Originally Posted by PotatoChip
I've rode the jumpseat (I know there isn't an actual jumpseat, but I was a CASS rider) several times and have always had a great experience. I've considered working there in my current furloughed state, however my talks with recruiters have dissuaded me. Both time I have been told that I can plan on being assigned at least three domiciles in my first 18 months and they strongly advise against commuting. Can anyone speak to this? Is this correct that they fully expect you to move your family three times in 18 months? If so, this job really is just for 23 year old CFIs....
06-25-2013, 03:41 PM
#1002
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Originally Posted by PotatoChip
I've rode the jumpseat (I know there isn't an actual jumpseat, but I was a CASS rider) several times and have always had a great experience. I've considered working there in my current furloughed state, however my talks with recruiters have dissuaded me. Both time I have been told that I can plan on being assigned at least three domiciles in my first 18 months and they strongly advise against commuting. Can anyone speak to this? Is this correct that they fully expect you to move your family three times in 18 months? If so, this job really is just for 23 year old CFIs....
06-25-2013, 04:40 PM
#1003
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Originally Posted by Dokk
I can't speak for all the lines, but some are a 4 on 4 off schedule for the Captains which could make it easier to commute depending on where you live. You'd be in base for 4 days then could spend 4 days at home. The company does also pay relocation bonus' up to $2000 to help with the moves.
06-26-2013, 07:34 AM
#1004
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Originally Posted by Bozo the pilot
4 and 4 are rare and prob senior right? 2000 is for moves to and from the carib only. The most I got was 500 minus taxes. Maybe the union got that amount up though.
Some of the bases have 4 on 4. 3 on 4 off is senior. 4 on 3 is the most common.
06-26-2013, 09:40 AM
#1005
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Originally Posted by Dokk
$2000 if the move is greater than 1200 miles I think. If you move to the Midwest it qualifies. Get based in BOS out of training and you'll probably only get $500.
Some of the bases have 4 on 4. 3 on 4 off is senior. 4 on 3 is the most common.
Some of the bases have 4 on 4. 3 on 4 off is senior. 4 on 3 is the most common.
06-26-2013, 03:25 PM
#1006
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Originally Posted by Bozo the pilot
Most bases itll be 500 minus taxes. This is not a commutable airline-management wants pilots based in the outstations. Lets be clear its a good place to work, but you may have to move twice the first year and commuting will be very difficult. Be prepared to live in outstations except for the summer- and if you get bos/hya for the summer, youll be moving each september until you're senior enough to hold a hub year round. Might take 3 years or more. Also if you do "commute", youll be riding a 402 back to your base and they hold 9 pax so good luck commuting. If things have changed from 2010 in a major way- please correct the above info. peace
Based in BOS or STL helps tons but guys do it in the out stations. Maybe my idea of commuting is wrong, but I've yet to spend a single day off in base.
06-26-2013, 03:33 PM
#1007
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Originally Posted by Dokk
<<<Rides a 402 back to his base and commutes weekly. Plan on spending more time in your out station than at home. Finding another pilot who will shift swap days helps.
Based in BOS or STL helps tons but guys do it in the out stations. Maybe my idea of commuting is wrong, but I've yet to spend a single day off in base.
Based in BOS or STL helps tons but guys do it in the out stations. Maybe my idea of commuting is wrong, but I've yet to spend a single day off in base.
06-26-2013, 05:18 PM
#1008
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Joined APC: Nov 2006
Position: B737 FO
Posts: 380
Originally Posted by Amanda
Thanks for the info!! If I go there, I'll be going in as FO, so I believe I'd be working that for some amount of time no matter what when I'm between the 1200-1500TT. Either way, in comparison with the non-flying jobs in I've had in the past (and managed to enjoy), I'm sure I'll find some way to enjoy it. I'm an optimist, so the glass is always half-full 
06-26-2013, 05:22 PM
#1009
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Position: B737 FO
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Originally Posted by PotatoChip
I've rode the jumpseat (I know there isn't an actual jumpseat, but I was a CASS rider) several times and have always had a great experience. I've considered working there in my current furloughed state, however my talks with recruiters have dissuaded me. Both time I have been told that I can plan on being assigned at least three domiciles in my first 18 months and they strongly advise against commuting. Can anyone speak to this? Is this correct that they fully expect you to move your family three times in 18 months? If so, this job really is just for 23 year old CFIs....
06-26-2013, 05:28 PM
#1010
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Position: B737 FO
Posts: 380
Originally Posted by Bozo the pilot
Most bases itll be 500 minus taxes. This is not a commutable airline-management wants pilots based in the outstations. Lets be clear its a good place to work, but you may have to move twice the first year and commuting will be very difficult. Be prepared to live in outstations except for the summer- and if you get bos/hya for the summer, youll be moving each september until you're senior enough to hold a hub year round. Might take 3 years or more. Also if you do "commute", youll be riding a 402 back to your base and they hold 9 pax so good luck commuting. If things have changed from 2010 in a major way- please correct the above info. peace
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