Do Not Work at American Eagle
01-07-2008 | 10:39 AM
#41
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From: 320 CA
I think this is a very rare circumstance, and hard to believe as well. At AE there arent any flowbacks who would rather stay at AE than go back to AA. I would expect 99.9% of all ex-regional pilots are glad they made the move to the majors and dont regret the change.
01-07-2008 | 05:19 PM
#42
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From: S2c Backseat
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Oh how right swedish blender is ... I was a Flagship guy.....APA treated us....their "union brothers"....like so much dung on the bottom of their shoe....Contract 94.....APA played the pilots at eagle like a fiddle......that was the beginning of the end of APA representing Eagle pilots.
Yep, he's right. I was there too through all that. And I thank God every day that I am not there now. apa hates Eagle's guts. It could, however be argued that ALPA does too-what with the 16 year pay indexed, no strike, NO-THRU contract.
What a JOKE!
01-07-2008 | 07:19 PM
#43
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What? Get your facts straight. CAL has hired 1200 pilots since 2005. Only a few have quit, but not because CAL sucks. They got a "better" offer. Some have left for Delta or Southwest because they lived near their hub. EWR is awesome to fly out of (some of the best trips at CAL). I've flown out of EWR for 12 years. I don't live there. I wouldn't live near any major airport. What's wrong with being a EWR 737 reserve Captain? Twelve days off minimum and $150/hour with 76 hour min pay (that's $11,400/month). Three or nine hour call reserve. I've never flown over 50 hours on reserve at CAL and had many months with less than 5 hours. Is reserve better at the regionals? There are no 2 year Captain's at CAL. There are a few at about 3 years (except for the chief's son, he's closer to 2). I'm a former regional pilot, so I've seen both sides. CAL is 1000% better than any regional.
01-07-2008 | 08:23 PM
#44
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The easiest way is to be the chief pilot's son. If you are not or you are not related to anyone important in the company:
1. Intern
2. Work for CAL (ramp, mechanic, flight attendant) I've seen pilots come from any of these positions.
3. Know someone important: any chief, assistant chief, CAL instructor, exec. etc. that can recommend you and walk your stuff into the right people.
4. Network- get to know as many CAL pilots as you can. They can recommend you. Fly with CAL pilots- the recommendation form asks us if we've flown with you and witnessed your abilities as a pilot. Try getting your ratings with a CAL pilot who flight instructs. Who better to recommend you than your instructor who is a CAL pilot?
5. Get the experience that CAL wants. See website for details on total time, PIC time, etc. Continental Express is a good way to get some experience and CAL likes Express pilots.
CAL is still hiring 16 per week.
Go Pats! I used to live in Warwick, RI and I'm still a Pats fan.
1. Intern
2. Work for CAL (ramp, mechanic, flight attendant) I've seen pilots come from any of these positions.
3. Know someone important: any chief, assistant chief, CAL instructor, exec. etc. that can recommend you and walk your stuff into the right people.
4. Network- get to know as many CAL pilots as you can. They can recommend you. Fly with CAL pilots- the recommendation form asks us if we've flown with you and witnessed your abilities as a pilot. Try getting your ratings with a CAL pilot who flight instructs. Who better to recommend you than your instructor who is a CAL pilot?
5. Get the experience that CAL wants. See website for details on total time, PIC time, etc. Continental Express is a good way to get some experience and CAL likes Express pilots.
CAL is still hiring 16 per week.
Go Pats! I used to live in Warwick, RI and I'm still a Pats fan.
01-07-2008 | 08:43 PM
#45
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From: CRJ-900 FO, Supra left seat
Oh man that is AWESOME!!!!! I love it! PLEASE SOMEONE POST A PICTURE OF IT ON AIRLINERS.NET! LoL Please post it on here... I will be waiting! If I see it first I'll post it... Holy crap that just made my night.
01-08-2008 | 08:17 AM
#47
SDQ Base Chief
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From: 320 CA
Heres an old pic from 2005, as you can see AE has been for sale for a long time!
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0958506/M/
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0958506/M/
01-08-2008 | 05:48 PM
#48
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From: Chair Flying
The easiest way is to be the chief pilot's son. If you are not or you are not related to anyone important in the company:
1. Intern
2. Work for CAL (ramp, mechanic, flight attendant) I've seen pilots come from any of these positions.
3. Know someone important: any chief, assistant chief, CAL instructor, exec. etc. that can recommend you and walk your stuff into the right people.
4. Network- get to know as many CAL pilots as you can. They can recommend you. Fly with CAL pilots- the recommendation form asks us if we've flown with you and witnessed your abilities as a pilot. Try getting your ratings with a CAL pilot who flight instructs. Who better to recommend you than your instructor who is a CAL pilot?
5. Get the experience that CAL wants. See website for details on total time, PIC time, etc. Continental Express is a good way to get some experience and CAL likes Express pilots.
CAL is still hiring 16 per week.
Go Pats! I used to live in Warwick, RI and I'm still a Pats fan.
1. Intern
2. Work for CAL (ramp, mechanic, flight attendant) I've seen pilots come from any of these positions.
3. Know someone important: any chief, assistant chief, CAL instructor, exec. etc. that can recommend you and walk your stuff into the right people.
4. Network- get to know as many CAL pilots as you can. They can recommend you. Fly with CAL pilots- the recommendation form asks us if we've flown with you and witnessed your abilities as a pilot. Try getting your ratings with a CAL pilot who flight instructs. Who better to recommend you than your instructor who is a CAL pilot?
5. Get the experience that CAL wants. See website for details on total time, PIC time, etc. Continental Express is a good way to get some experience and CAL likes Express pilots.
CAL is still hiring 16 per week.
Go Pats! I used to live in Warwick, RI and I'm still a Pats fan.
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