simpleanimal

Anyone have a quick briefing on Eagle?
What aircraft are they hiring for? And, what do they fly out of LGA?
Are they going to be hiring for the foreseeable future?
Any truth to the rumor that they need significantly more than 100 ME time these days?

Thanks.

AA777-ER

Sure do!

AA EJETS WILL START REPLACING RJS!

simpleanimal

can you explain further?

UConnQB14

friend of mine over there has been urging me to get a lot of time, in the area of 300 hours in the next 3-4 months because there is a rumor that their minimums will start rising again because they are starting to meet their needs... right now, i have about 175 and will get my commercial in january, but he says i need to add to those numbers quickly because the days of 500/100 at eagle are starting to diminish... the second question aboiut ME time is correct.. they are raising the ME standards a little as well because they will be phasing out some of the RJ's they have and moving to bigger aircraft, which one i dont know... lastly, the turboprops they have now will slowly be taken awya and in place will go some of their newer more efficient embraers... just what i heard from a line holder there

Gman

Wishful Thinking?

simpleanimal

wishful thinking indeed, as in I wish to get a job there before they go too much higher than 100 multi. it was hard enough to earn the first 100 without buying them.

TheProfessionalPilot

Buy an aztec... a real cheap one... fly it at 17''/2200rpm with the mixtures leaned out to economy settings..... repeat. After 300 hours have passed.... discard aircraft and get 99-120% of your money back (which pays for the gas you spent!)... I'm dead serious.
Jason

TheProfessionalPilot

oh yeah, 17''/2200 is approximately 15-16 gph, the same as a seneca.... and cheap aztecs run around 50-60k. Not liable for idiot's misuse of those numbers... so don't go run tanks dry relying on someone else's figures.

Laxrox43

UConn,

Just a tip. If you have never flown a Multi Engine a/c, and u expect to be flying an RJ in about 300 more hours, you are in for a suprise. When you start flying ME airplanes, you will understand what I am about to say. It will take you a while to manage even a Seminole that goes apx 30 knots faster than your 172 or cherokee. Unless you are gods gift to flying, it will be rough for you to be flying the RJ that early on. (speaking as though it goes about 350 + knots faster then whatever you are flying now.) I don't want to come off as an ******* know-it-all, because I'm not. More or less as I'm a concerned instructor. Aviation is something that should not be rushed...like 300 hours in 3 months, then off to the airlines. Aviation is something learned over time and due to experience. More power to you if it works out for you, and you ace ground school/SIM with AE, but if you want to go in there knowing that you are going to pass with flying colors, maybe you should put on the breaks and gain valuble life experience and take it one step at a time...instruct, have near death experiences...the works! I don't know if I am making much sense, but just take it for what its worth. Don't rush things. One step and a time. Worry about getting your Commercial SEL, then Multi add-on, then CFI, II, and if need be MEI...experience over time has saved my ass many times...learning how to fly in all 4 seasons has saved my ass many times...ect. Good luck in your journy to becoming a professional pilot. I know you will do what is right for you - just take this as some friendly advice.

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corl737

Fortunately, today's jet aircraft are much, much easier to fly and more reliable than anything with propellers so most low-timers are able to survive (as well as not take any passengers to the "other side" with them) while they learn how to fly and make the transition from airplane driver to pilot.

Good luck in your aviation quest! I appreciate your sensible approach.