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Old 05-15-2022, 05:33 AM
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Default General comments from a Cape Air alum

It's interesting seeing all the negative comments about Cape Air. I was there 3 years. My experience was very good. I am at a regional now and Cape Air prepared me well. I never felt pressured to go, felt the MX was very good. Never had an issue writing something up or getting something fixed if I wasn't comfortable. Yes, depending on when you join, you may or may not get the bases you want. I was lucky and was able to get the bases I wanted fairly quickly, but was prepared for the worst. All in all, it's a great company as advertised. Just my two cents. Feel free to PM with any questions.
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Old 06-05-2022, 08:01 AM
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what kind of base pay can a first year captain make at cape?
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Old 07-06-2022, 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by CAXON View Post
I was lucky
Exactly
Things have changed, too
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Old 07-10-2022, 02:51 PM
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Default Gateway/Pathway/Escalator/Walkway at Cape

Curious to hear from some Cape pilots who are/were in a pathway. I'm a CFI in the JetBlue Gateway and seriously considering Cape. I've heard that at its best, Cape is some of the best flying you will do in your career. There are many things that are appealing about it to me. What worries me is that I've heard unlike going to Skywest or Endeavor, getting hired at a major straight out of Cape may be near impossible if the gateway were to fall through for some reason. I would be back at square one then. Is this still the case with the pilot shortage at the majors?

What does the 1yr contract timeline look like for an R-ATP candidate? Is captain upgrade 1500hrs regardless? Would Cape be any quicker than a traditional regional for getting to JetBlue?

My main dilemma is do I take the shot and apply for Cape or continue instructing to R-ATP mins and go fly CRJ's like everyone else. Thank you in advance for your insight!
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Old 07-14-2022, 02:02 PM
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Default Make The Walk

Make the walk and make sure you’re not leaving commuters at the gate. These gate agents won’t even afford us the opportunity to speak to the pilots who’d be most likely more than willing to make sure we get home to our families.

Nothing like jumping the pond, running to the gate and being listed for a flight days prior only to find out that the pilot left 30 minutes early.

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Old 07-21-2022, 04:12 PM
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https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/cape-air-cancels-flights-from-rutland-to-boston-until-next-week/article_c45c46b7-41b1-56e3-bf4b-4e8387158ad8.html

Down to around 70 bidding captains & losing EAS routes. SICs not flying due to CA shortage.
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Old 07-29-2022, 02:27 PM
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Default OMS..

If anyone has a friend or co worker that has gone through OMS sponsor incorporation to 9K I would appreciate a PM, just looking for a little orientation. Thank you!
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Old 07-29-2022, 06:11 PM
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Default OMS is a scam

dont waste your money with OMS. I paid 5500 to them and they just pocketed the money.

Shayne Epstein is a fraud. he should be disbarred and jailed for human trafficking!
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Old 08-01-2022, 02:32 PM
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Are they really short on pilots or backlogged on training. Sent my Resume in and have not heard a word.
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Old 08-01-2022, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mto7464 View Post
Are they really short on pilots or backlogged on training. Sent my Resume in and have not heard a word.
Or is HR swamped? If it has been sufficient time, you could contact them.
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