I want to get people's opinions on these two companies. Which one do you feel is better and why? Equipment, upgrade times? etc? etc?

 

1. RAH
2. Cuz I work there
3. 145
4. 24 month-ish

Good Luck.

(P.S. - Search "Beyond Hourly Payscales"...that'll help a bit)

 

Look on www.eaglelounge.com. you can get a good feel for eagle by asking some of their pilots about the company. Some pilots apparently have been disheartened by the failed negotiations on flow through contract coming up in march 08'. From the research that I have done, it seems like Republic would be the way to go. But definitely investigate further.

 

I would also say RAH, but that's cuz I work there. I'm kinda stating the obvious here...but I'd say go with the airline that fits you. What bases are you looking for?

Already mentioned above, but upgrades are runnin about 24 months. I think they're hiring most people into the 170/175 cuz that's where the growth is, but there is alot of movement at CHQ, so it's a crapshoot as to where they'll put you. I was hired into CHQ a few months ago, and I got the base I wanted within a month and only sat reserve for a month and a half. However, I live in base, so I really can't complain.

A buddy of mine got hired into the Saab at Eagle a few months ago, and he's loving it. So, I probably didn't help you at all...but hope you find one that fits you well.

 

CHQ got awesome people, well maintained equipment, and 24 month upgrade is not on the optimistic side - more like 14 months is realistic... I love the job, but no west coast base and it does not pay the bills so I am moving on..... Good luck!

 

Apparently I should be a Captain already. 14 months is not realistic. 24 months is realistic if not even a little optimistic...

 

Eagle's not a bad place. The main concern is long upgrade times. They keep saying the upgrade time will come down now that American in recalling the flowbacks. But we'll see. If living in a certain place is important to you, Eagle may be the way to go since you can pick your base. I don't know much about Republic, but it seems they have a greater variety in aircraft, and much shorter upgrade times.

 

1. RAH
2. (Presently) shorter upgrade, happier people, fewer lifers that slow seniority, more bases.
3. It's all turbine equipment, so I'd say that this one is a wash.

Do what is best for your situation...good luck.

 

Interview at both places and see which one appeals to you the most. I had the exact same dilema a month ago, I interviewed at both and definitely felt a lot more comfortable with republic. I could tell right away that I would fit better in their corporate mentality. Give it a shot at both! Good luck.

 

Eagle! Try not to bash me to hard, but AMR has got it figured out for Eagle. They are a very stable operation with a smart plan. AA was the only company to not file bankruptcy and Eagle is the most efficient regional, providing support for the Worlds largest AAirline with fewer than 300 a/c and 3,000 pilots. The future looks bright right now. It seems as though we should be flying newer larger aircraft soon, you might not have to interview for another flying job for the rest of your career, you get to pick your base( thus a/c), work rules and pay are par for the industry. As far as the upgrade time, it sucks. However, if you are low time like everybody that comes here, then you need alot of total and multi time before you meet upgrade mins. Also, the upgrades should be falling down to 4-5yrs TP and 5-6yrs jet by that time.