ATR's at ASA
 

Heard from a reputable source yesterday that the Program Manager for the ATR (Jim B.) is going to start training on the CRJ next month.

Looks like it really is going away this time.

Still no news about what's going to replace it. More CRJ's?

Read below.. stupid hotel internet craps out and makes me post twice..

Pull a capeair and get a fleet of 402s... that'd be freakin sweet.


If anything, get to do some real flying for a change.

Sad News, but who knows...

maybe your all's "fab 5" got their moms to call management. Seriously, spoiled kids mothers can make a lot of things happen. I once got upgraded to a presidential suite at a hotel in Jamaica because my gfs rich biotchy mom called the hotel to complain about how our airport shuttle wasn't there to pick us up on time.

If you guys are getting rid of the ATRs, those fab 5 (or was it 4) should get reamed on their CRJ transition checkride. Ha ha.

I'd like to set the record straight, there was and is no fab 5. As a member of that class in question, ONLY 1 PERSON complained and did whatever he did. Everyone on the ATR knows who that person is. Im just as angry at what he supposedly did, but im just as sick having to defend myself just because some guys on a message board are spreading rumors about something they "heard"...

For you new guys on the atr, enjoy flying to some fun overnights with great crews

Sorry one new hire had to cause all the stress/rumors. I assumed it was true b/c I know two or three people who went there in the last year who I could easily see complaining about the ATR vs CRJ.

I didn't say it was you. Sorry to upset you. I was only joking.

I appreciate it, I usually just ignore that rumor, but a buddy told me people on this board were telling newhires on the ATR about, and I figured I would put a stop to it. Every captain I fly with asks about it. The best advice I can give you is dont believe everything people tell you...

Back to the topic, its a shame the atr's are going away. I always assumed the we would move on to the -500 but I guess the company/Delta have other plans

Did a new-hrie really actually whine enough to get the CRJ after being assigned the ATR?

I recall hearing about this from instructors and indoc instructors right after it happened... :rolleyes:

Things like this are normally not just made up. This case is a little bit of crying that went a long way in the wrong direction for the folks in question.

The five in question should not make it personal. They'll get off probation and everyone at ASA will know they can fly and this will fade. You'll upgrade, get hired by the airline of your dreams and when they give you the plane you don't want, you'll be happy to get it.

;)

-Flybywire44

Seems as if you are calling be a liar. How about you tell me exactly what you heard...

They're getting rid of the ATRs so they don't have to pay for the heavy checks. I don't know why there is so much complaining about getting the ATR. I jumped for joy when i got it. Same pay for less work.Training department is awesome. We're having a blast in systems while the RJ guys are clicking away. From what I heard being on the ATR is a big party, and its shown so far.

Thats too bad they are getting rid of them. The ATR is a much better plane than the crj. Carries almost as many people, two to three times the cargo, can get in and out of fields half the length of the crj, teaches you how to actually FLY, and burns half the fuel. Its a great airplane and it will be sad to no longer see it around.

Agreed, I'd rather fly the ATR than the 200 and wait for a decent line on the 700

Any idea as to who may be getting these a/c or where they're headed?


atp

Nope, you're reading too much into my post.

a little shiny jet syndrome i see.

Who's got SJS? Everyone on here has been talking about how much they love dirty old turboprops.

If you where being sarcastic, my apologies.


-Edit-
Never mind I think I know what you're talking about now.

Well if so then I was mistaken and I apologize.

For anybody trying to decide what to bid in indoc, dont base your decision on what seems "cool". Flying is flying, and when you are going to do it every day, its the crews that make it fun. I can vouch for the captains on the atr being a blast to fly with.

Juan