DEC into the E175?
03-04-2019 | 06:53 PM
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Compass is probably your best bet at a fast 175 upgrade.. but it has a risk of them loosing some flying at it’s contract end, this fall.. Horizon would have been a good bet last Fall. Not now, That ship sailed.. Republic.. ya. Maybe a 2-3 year upgrade but 1 year wait for class. SkyWest under 1 year upgrade in the CRJ. But 3-4 for the ERJ.. Envoy??... probably not... Mesa? well Mesa, XJT. 175 will be super senior..So No. Good luck.... amazes me how people demand equipment.. (no offense) but ya. In my day (90’s) you would kill to not have to pay for your training and fly a Saab or E120. And not have to fly the B1900 or J32!!!
03-04-2019 | 06:58 PM
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From: Whale FO
Not sure why the smart ass comments here, but I'm not some 1000 hr CFI looking to go straight to CA on the E175. I've got options and not just willing to take any regional that will hire me. If an E175 spot is possible, I'd strongly consider it. Is that so bad?
I know Republic is the only regional that has only E170/175 fleet, but their classes are full for the year.
I know Republic is the only regional that has only E170/175 fleet, but their classes are full for the year.
And yes, it's worth it. It's an awesome jet
03-04-2019 | 07:12 PM
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Really?
To whom?
I get it. It's a shiny new jet. It's pretty. Has fancy automatic systems.
But, sorry to break it to you - the world doesn't revolve around it.
I personally know of many pilots who are now at major airlines that were never typed in ANY jet before getting there....in fact, most of them flew only turboprops before moving on to the major.
And, amazingly enough - they got hired!
Wow, who knew?
To whom?
I get it. It's a shiny new jet. It's pretty. Has fancy automatic systems.
But, sorry to break it to you - the world doesn't revolve around it.
I personally know of many pilots who are now at major airlines that were never typed in ANY jet before getting there....in fact, most of them flew only turboprops before moving on to the major.
And, amazingly enough - they got hired!
Wow, who knew?
03-04-2019 | 07:15 PM
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Compass is probably your best bet at a fast 175 upgrade.. but it has a risk of them loosing some flying at it’s contract end, this fall.. Horizon would have been a good bet last Fall. Not now, That ship sailed.. Republic.. ya. Maybe a 2-3 year upgrade but 1 year wait for class. SkyWest under 1 year upgrade in the CRJ. But 3-4 for the ERJ.. Envoy??... probably not... Mesa? well Mesa, XJT. 175 will be super senior..So No. Good luck.... amazes me how people demand equipment.. (no offense) but ya. In my day (90’s) you would kill to not have to pay for your training and fly a Saab or E120. And not have to fly the B1900 or J32!!!
I forgot about Compass, but I'm not commuting to the West coast for a certain aircraft.
Thanks for the honest answer bud, good that we have some mature posters on here and not all smart ass youngsters. Cheers.
03-04-2019 | 07:17 PM
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Really?
To whom?
I get it. It's a shiny new jet. It's pretty. Has fancy automatic systems.
But, sorry to break it to you - the world doesn't revolve around it.
I personally know of many pilots who are now at major airlines that were never typed in ANY jet before getting there....in fact, most of them flew only turboprops before moving on to the major.
And, amazingly enough - they got hired!
Wow, who knew?
To whom?
I get it. It's a shiny new jet. It's pretty. Has fancy automatic systems.
But, sorry to break it to you - the world doesn't revolve around it.
I personally know of many pilots who are now at major airlines that were never typed in ANY jet before getting there....in fact, most of them flew only turboprops before moving on to the major.
And, amazingly enough - they got hired!
Wow, who knew?
He did mention globally, so there's that.
03-04-2019 | 07:20 PM
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If given the choice, I have no idea which to choose between the CRJ or the EMB.
03-04-2019 | 07:27 PM
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Yeah, in the states it won’t give you a leg up, maybe at JB possibly, but overall worldwide a much more valuable type rating.
03-04-2019 | 07:39 PM
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It your primary goal has nothing to do with overseas adventures, take the equipment that will give you the better QOL over type then. I can only speak on behalf of one regional (YX), but I’m sure others can tell you whether the EJet or CRJ offers a better QOL at theirs.
03-04-2019 | 08:04 PM
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Honestly, Mesa might be your best bet. Not entirely sure what the wait time is (if any), but something to consider. PIC time is PIC time regardless of carrier.
03-05-2019 | 06:14 AM
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Envoy recently had a street captain hold the 175 after six months on property. That being said his life will suck because he’s going to be pushed down every vacancy bid for the next two years, and might hold a line when he’s been on property for for around three and a half years if he’s lucky. Plus he runs the very real risk of being bumped off the jet.
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