Great hope to see you there! -Matt shoot me a Private Message w ur info name, email etc. when you have posted a few more messages and we can discuss -Matt

Keep updating. Keep flying. Hang in there. They will call you. Stay persistent.

I have to assume that when/if I get hired with ASA, I'll be on the CRJ200. But, I was wondering, is aircraft assignment always based on age in the hiring class, or are there any other factors? The reason I ask is that I'm already CL-65 typed (full type...no SIC limitation), and I'd love to get the 700 if there was a slot available. If there's someone else in my class who is older than me, would they still get the opportunity for the 700 before me, even though I'm already qualified in it?

The number 1 consideration is "needs of the company" If every ATR pilot in the company got on a bus and drove off a bridge then everyone in the next class would be going to the ATR. This could happen, The ATR pilots wouldn't be use to the speed of the bus and could lose control! KIDDING- the ATR crowd is really cool-

The fact that you already have a type (but I assume no experience, because you list yourself as a CFI) will help in getting you on the CRJ. There is no CRJ 700 type rating, therefore you will get hired, go through the entire CRJ 200 program. If there is a need for 700 pilots, then someone in your class could get assigned to that, and you could probably trade with them for that spot. This scenario is unlikely. Odds out of Vegas say that you will go to the 200 and then later bid for the 700. Longer reserve time keep a lot of people away from it, so if the 700 is what you want, then you will get it probably within 6 months.

Hope this helps,

Stick

Any chance any ASA guys/gals could post information on company benefits, health, uniforms, flight benefits, etc.. I have seen the profile page but was hoping for something a little more in depth. I appreciate the help.

Thanks for the insight. You are correct. I'm a CFI/CFII/AGI/IGI with a CL-65 type, and have been instructing in a CRJ type rating program for almost a year (~600 hrs of instruction given in CRJ-200). I know with a few other airlines I've researched, the aircraft you start on is what you're required to keep for a certain amount of time. Maybe that was just for different type, like an AE ERJ FO wanting to get on a AE CRJ. (?) I wasn't aware that I could bid for a different aircraft so soon.

I have no problem admitting I'm a complete newbie to this stuff, so I may be way off base with this. I still have a lot to learn. But, my reasoning for wanting the 700 was the slightly higher pay, and IMHO, a better future for the 70 seaters versus 50 in the long run. From what I've been seeing, it seems like more regionals that operate CRJs are wanting to get more 700s and 900s, as opposed to the 200s. Another factor for me would be destinations. I'm assuming that most of the international routes that ASA flys that require extended overwater are 700 routes. If that is the case, I'd like the international experience.

Like said before, it all depends on the companys needs. Eventually the regionals will phase out 200's as they are no longer in production and other parts of the world are starting to have a need for them ex: china, india, etc. When you do get an aircraft assigned to you, you are usually seat locked for about a year after ur checkride.....however the company can change that pretty much whenever they want.

Also like said before, everyone goes through 200 training (unless ur atr) and then if and when u do get to the 700 part...its only a few classes and like 4 sims anyways....so its really not that big of a deal. 200 reserve is at about a month and the 700 a few more than that. But with the day to day changes of asa these days (people leaving etc) anything could happen.

Your experience will help you no matter what. The pay is the same the first year so if i were you i wouldnt worry about it.....theres nothing u can really do right now except just get in and get started. After a year you could probably bid any plane u want anyways. Dont worry bout it

Cool. Thanks for the info. :D

Hmmn,

So it wouldnt hurt to put in a resume with 420/50ME if they are desperate???

The month of July is set aside to polish up ME instrument flying, procedures and maneuvers :D

Don't plan on getting a -700 tomorrow...It is true that 50's have already seen their glory-days, but there are far too many to let go in the next few years. They'll be around for awhile yet.