Originally Posted by skyknight

The question was asked "why the mass exodus" a while back. QOL, morale, money, better outlook elsewhere, you name it. I know 3 guys with nearly 4 years exp. who went to Pinnacle to get Capt. awards. I know they have slowed this now, but thats a lot of seniority to lose for a lateral move (even if it is for an upgrade). Still, I concidered it too.

I didn't start looking until they cancelled my upgrade (along with nearly 80 others). Then I decided I was done here. After a 13% paycut and nearly 20% reduction in flying over the summer, as well as losing 2-3 days off per month with the crappy lines they are putting out, I just couldn't see staying around any more. You would think with nearly 5 years here and bidding in the top 10% in the seat you could get a good schedule, but you would be wrong. On top of that, my last few pay checks have not broken $1000. And I am not the only one that has happened to.

It appears management is trying to take a page from Mesa's management book. They are telling senior people they aren't wanted any more while having trouble filling new hire classes if they stick to their published minimums. One rumor has them looking at private multi quals. You can get your commercial when you take your checkride in the sim at the end of training.

Originally Posted by ftrpilot

we recently lose a scheduler who was a problem for everyone

Originally Posted by andy171773

i'm in the 9/10 (Diver, we met at lunch with my friend Chris)..I'm almost expecting an ironic Boston base just cause of all the hype and speculation around it..which of course would be ironic due to the fact i just moved from there..go figure

Originally Posted by dbo861

Could you elaborate a little more on this?

Originally Posted by ftrpilot

already there have been several instances where 100 hr have been obtained, and some are quickly on track to 1000 hr sometimes it pays to ben in the right spot at the right time.




no jim murray went to delta and the new director scott miller i think, he came from crew forcasting

Ill miss talkin with you guys ill be moving up to the tower soon, hopefully if the interview goes well tommorow, then when im financially set ill make the jump into the cockpit of the wonderful Canadair Regional Jet 200 seriers, brought to you Bombardier.

Then again life on reserve is hell

Originally Posted by flyandive

Jim Murray, awesome guy and I wish him luck at Delta. Anyway, I'll be kind of sad not to hear your perspective from scheduling but I wish you good luck on your interview. I sat with those ramp tower guys for a couple hours as an intern. Some hard working people that can be underappreaciated if you have no idea the multitasking that they have to do. Good luck on your career and keep posting.

Originally Posted by cessna126

ftrpilot,
How much longer before we see you on the line?