aviator13

I joined the cadet program at PSA a while ago since they were the only ones at the time accepting people from any flight school, not only their partners. When I got close enough to the 1500 hrs, they gave me a list of class dates to choose from. Now that I meet R-ATP minimums, they want to schedule a Captain Review Board, which whole purpose is to check my documents and confirm my class date in case everything is okay.

Having said that, Envoy is very appealing to me. Have heard good things about their training in this forum, one of their bases is where I currently live and to be honest I'd rather fly the e175 if I have a choice.

Should I go to this review board even though I might not end up going to PSA? or should I wait to hear back from Envoy before confirming my attendance?

Thank you

rickair7777

I'd probably go, take a later date if offered. Don't burn bridges that you don't have to, especially if you don't have a date or even CJO from envoy.

I don't think AAG is going to be upset if you chose one WO over another.

Also... you'll likely be at a regional for only a very few short years, I don't think I'd take any delay in building 121 time just so you can fly one RJ over another.

Living in base is a worthwhile consideration though, but again the sooner you get to a major the sooner you get real QOL and money.

AboveAndBeyond

The Captain Review Board for the cadet program is just a quick check to make sure nothing has changed since the time that you met with them and now. It could have been 2-3 years ago, and a lot could have changed since then. You could have a few felonies now, for instance. They also want to take a quick look at your logbooks to make sure that you meet ATP minimums. It is amazing how many will show up at an interview and not have the required cross country or instrument time.

If they ask you technical questions, it is likely just so that you know what they expect your knowledge level to be when you show up to class. They may talk about approach plates and things, and that will either show you that you are already very knowledgable and ready for class, or that you have some studying to do before ground school.

It isn't a true interview, just a meeting to go over everything. It is also a time where you can ask questions and get more information.

Choosing a regional over the type of the airplane that they fly certainly shows some immaturity in the industry. Base it on domicile and quality of life first, then about 100 other factors, and airplane last. The CRJ and 175 are both comfortable and really are not very different. Both are modern jet aircraft, well maintained, and very easy to learn. If you live in an Envoy base, and you can hold it in the near future, go there.

JohnBurke

Take every opportunity to interview, whether it's as an initial new hire, or otherwise; interviewing is a job skill like any other, and it's one you'll use more than a few times in your career. Go to the interview.

TiredSoul

By your own words they were the only ones at the time to give you an opportunity.
Don’t you think it’s common courtesy to return the favor?
Apparently you think not.
SBJ, the world is going to hell in a handbag.

JohnBurke

SBJ...since Bon Jovi?

Csy Mon

Sweet Baby Jesus…

JohnBurke

Must be one of those cell phone things.

BusBoe

Stay far far away from psa. Go to envoy. You'll thank me later.

aviator13

May I ask why?