Ellen, I you are right, it'll be tough to keep people around if they wages stay low. IMO, The wages should be higher year two and beyond.

The only thing that is fueling the low wages debate is the fact that there is no pay scale at this time. OTOH, the starting wage is better than at SkyWest ($19), which is held up as one of the best places to be right now.

 

From what I hear, Lynx's president got in a ****ing match with their POI at DEN FSDO. Bad person to cross, he's the same one who shot down Key Lime's 121 op a few years back (not that Key Lime didn't deserve it).

 

It's been a little while since my last post... so here is the latest from the inside at Lynx: We have been busy finalizing the 'phase 2' portion and we will start flying our new planes next Monday in preparation for proving run practice. We are taking delivery of 4 more planes this month (total of 6 thus far) while the remaining 4 continue to be built. It looks like the proving runs will begin the first week of Nov (possibly earlier) and certification a couple weeks after. Hopefully just in time for Thanksgiving! We still retain all 10 options with plans to exercise them in 2008.

As far as pilots go - Lynx is still hiring CAs and FOs. Just hired #63 total pilots with 10 more starting on Oct 15. 100+ pilots needed for the 10 aircraft. Those of you that are interested- please email your resume to [email protected] . They are conducting interviews this week and next. The classes should slow down in Nov for holidays and available sim time. Get your resume in if you are on the fence. Come see what Lynx has to offer for you.

My experience here has been impressive. The management knows you by name- The staff here is collectively dedicated to making this airline work and building a great place to call home. I have enjoyed working with everyone and the atmosphere is a positive one - despite the setback and delays that are out of their control. We continue to bring on talented and experienced people that add their expertise where needed without hesitation

>> I can only see the upcoming flame response about the pay... so let me say that YES it is below industry... and YES it will be addressed soon. All focus is to get certified and start bringing IN money otherwise... We feel confident that our situation is appreciated by management. I bet that when Frontier relaunched in the early 90s - they had the similar concerns then... but now look at the pilot group! You gotta start somewhere.

I believe the underlining nature of these forums is to help our peers... and not just complain and throw rocks. (fun at times though!) As with any career decisions - do gather as much info and find what suites your situation. Best of luck to all - as the industry has come a long way since 2001.

~ M.P.

 

Oh, I dunno. Wait long enough and the industry will come to you!

 

Double post.

 

Watch out...that email link may go bye bye like the other one you posted. BTW, thanks for the info MP.

Like he said, if you are on the fence, send your resume in. They do a great job giving you the lowdown on the company during the interview. They are as much interested in making sure Lynx fits you as you fitting the company. Its much better than trying to string things together on the internet.

Checko

 

What will be the initial routes from Denver? How many projected routes will there be by the end of next year - 10-20 routes?

 

Thus far - routes to Billings, MT; Wichita,KS; Rapid City, SD; & Sioux City,Iowa. I did read about flights to Albuquerque, Tulsa, and OKC very soon. Once certification is complete-- we expect around 22 city destinations shortly. Also, we have "seasonal bins" for the interior of the aircraft for skis/boots/etc. We will remove 4 seats from the rear of the plane for this carrier... so any guesses on where we will be going?!

As you know, it is easier to add on 'special airports' after initial certification...rather than all at once!

~M.P.

 

hey, its been several months since the last update.... any more info on lynx? Are there mins hard? or is there room? Im a little low on the multi time, but i am interested in flying for lynx. Thanks!

 

you might want to recheck your skyw info