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Anybody commute from NYC to Philly? Does commuting pretty much ruin QOL?

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Originally Posted by Nikslik25 (Post 345305)

Anybody commute from NYC to Philly? Does commuting pretty much ruin QOL?

Commuting ruins things, but a NYC to PHL commute would be pretty much brainless. Considering you could drive it easily if you had to.

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Originally Posted by mcleach71 (Post 342927)

When you interview, you can make your equipment preference known. No guarantee you'll get it, but it never hurts to ask.

There has been speculation in the past that people with ATP mins get the 170, and those with less get CHQ. It's not true in my experience. I have an ATP and got the 170, one of my fellow interviewee's had 1000+ and got the 170 as well.

But, having said all this, it is really up to what they need to fill based on their long term projections. I do know that in my interview, all 3 certificates were being hired into.

Hope this helps

I doubt that. I'm in my class of over 25 guys/gals at CHQ most had well over 1000 hrs ( a couple over 3K) and most were previous 121/135 guys and X military. I guess they do that since we actually fly the AC at CHQ rather than watch it fly. :rolleyes: "They" say our training is a bit harder too. Seems that I recall that I also got that from a guy that was FO in the 170 and is now CA upgrade for the 145. I think your "but, having said all this" statement is much more accurate.

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Originally Posted by SD3Dog (Post 346217)

ATP mins for the 170 used to be true when the program first started. That is no longer the case. The general consensus is that CHQ training is more difficult due to the volumes of memory items and limitations that you are required to learn as well as the tendency to quiz you on "trivia" during orals. The 170 program is much simpler in terms of memorization and is usually considered "easier" for that reason. There are also several CHQ check airmen who have a reputation for trying to make checkrides impossible. You'll get through either one, but there is a distinct cultural difference between the certificates. We are still on one seniority list though and need to work as one.

This is the first time ive heard about cultural differences between the companies, any examples?

Say you got hired into the 145...how long would it take to hold a spot on the 170?

as an FO you will be seat and certificate locked until upgrade..... there is no cross bidding as an FO.

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Originally Posted by cbire880 (Post 346522)

We are still on one seniority list though and need to work as one.

You hit the nail on the head. I agree. I just kind of resent someone saying that Republic assigns "lesser" qualified pilots to CHQ. Nothing against that poster. He is entitled to his opinion but it is simply misinformed from what I have seen, but thats just my opinion. If anything I have noticed that most of the 170 guys seem younger than those at CHQ. Does that equate to flight experience? I don't know. Like I said, my opinion.

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Originally Posted by HercDriver130 (Post 346663)

as an FO you will be seat and certificate locked until upgrade..... there is no cross bidding as an FO.

Which really doesn't matter...because whether your flying a E-135 or a E-170 your still getting the same pay :rolleyes: