Commutable
06-06-2007 | 03:56 PM
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Commutable
Hey all, got another question for the forum that has been the MOST help in my job search!
Commutable lines. What regionals have them what regionals don't. I'm sure there is enough of you guys out there, representing many different airlines that I should be able to get a good cross section of this. I live in SDF, and don't want to move right now. Actually my fiancee doesn't want to move at all but if we HAD to down the road, she might consider.
That said, what are your guys recommendations?
Commutable lines. What regionals have them what regionals don't. I'm sure there is enough of you guys out there, representing many different airlines that I should be able to get a good cross section of this. I live in SDF, and don't want to move right now. Actually my fiancee doesn't want to move at all but if we HAD to down the road, she might consider.
That said, what are your guys recommendations?
06-06-2007 | 04:14 PM
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Pretty much any regional is going to have a wide variety of lines, some more commutable than others, so the company is not really a factor. More important is...
- Where you're based.
- Where you live.
- How many non-stop daily flights on company or codeshare airplanes.
- How many non-stops on other airlines.
- How many pilots live in your town and commute to your domicile?
Only one airline comes to mind as being unusual ....eagle used to be VERY commuter non-friendly...they either forced new-hires to live in San Juan, PR or even if you didn't get that good deal you would have NO travel or jumpseat bennies for your first six months. This was years ago and hopefully has changed now that they are short on pilots.
- Where you're based.
- Where you live.
- How many non-stop daily flights on company or codeshare airplanes.
- How many non-stops on other airlines.
- How many pilots live in your town and commute to your domicile?
Only one airline comes to mind as being unusual ....eagle used to be VERY commuter non-friendly...they either forced new-hires to live in San Juan, PR or even if you didn't get that good deal you would have NO travel or jumpseat bennies for your first six months. This was years ago and hopefully has changed now that they are short on pilots.
06-06-2007 | 06:21 PM
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Chautauqua (not Republic or Shuttle America) has a SDF base for the CRJ and E145, both of which are fairly big. If you are living in base, then who cares about start or end times. Republic does have commutable lines in DCA, and probably will have them in PHL once it opens as a base. Shuttle has some decent lines out of ORD and likely ATL once it opens as a base. As a new guy, you should be happy if you get a line that is commutable on one end. The completely commutable lines will either come later or come by sheer luck. I am sure other companies have commutability- I'll let those guys speak for themselves. But remember, living in base is the absolute best thing you can do (assuming you like your girl).
06-06-2007 | 06:44 PM
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Yeah I don't even come close to the CHQ mins. My plan, albeit a kind of tough one is to get on someplace like TSA, or PSA. Get my training, and get 400 or 500 multi and apply for CHQ. I like the bonus.. 
But the way things are going in my house, who knows if I'll be with my girl still when the weekend is over. 
Ohh well. So commutibility might not be an issue. If thats the case, I want a west coast domicile.. LAX or SAN will suffice.. 
But the way things are going in my house, who knows if I'll be with my girl still when the weekend is over. Ohh well. So commutibility might not be an issue. If thats the case, I want a west coast domicile.. LAX or SAN will suffice..
06-06-2007 | 11:47 PM
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Good luck with what ever you decide.
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