Where will these end up? (Hopefully not at an US regional)
08-03-2008 | 08:58 PM
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Having been a regional pilot up until 2001 I can tell you in no particular order:
Better planes that can get to altitude and go fast when they are there, long layovers in places other than DAY, CID, FNT, LEX, etc., much better schedules (reserve typically gives around 15-18 days off a month), no high speeds/continuous duty/naps (redeyes replace that but they are typically preceeded by a 24 hour layover), better retirement, jetways everywhere you go, overhead bin space for pax, 2nd year pay that exceeds 18 year pay at the regional you left, etc. Also, there is something cool about Boeing on the type rating section of your certificate. But this is just for starters. Others may chime in perhaps.
Better planes that can get to altitude and go fast when they are there, long layovers in places other than DAY, CID, FNT, LEX, etc., much better schedules (reserve typically gives around 15-18 days off a month), no high speeds/continuous duty/naps (redeyes replace that but they are typically preceeded by a 24 hour layover), better retirement, jetways everywhere you go, overhead bin space for pax, 2nd year pay that exceeds 18 year pay at the regional you left, etc. Also, there is something cool about Boeing on the type rating section of your certificate. But this is just for starters. Others may chime in perhaps.
08-04-2008 | 06:33 AM
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From: SkyWest Capt.
Having been a regional pilot up until 2001 I can tell you in no particular order:
Better planes that can get to altitude and go fast when they are there, long layovers in places other than DAY, CID, FNT, LEX, etc., much better schedules (reserve typically gives around 15-18 days off a month), no high speeds/continuous duty/naps (redeyes replace that but they are typically preceeded by a 24 hour layover), better retirement, jetways everywhere you go, overhead bin space for pax, 2nd year pay that exceeds 18 year pay at the regional you left, etc. Also, there is something cool about Boeing on the type rating section of your certificate. But this is just for starters. Others may chime in perhaps.
Better planes that can get to altitude and go fast when they are there, long layovers in places other than DAY, CID, FNT, LEX, etc., much better schedules (reserve typically gives around 15-18 days off a month), no high speeds/continuous duty/naps (redeyes replace that but they are typically preceeded by a 24 hour layover), better retirement, jetways everywhere you go, overhead bin space for pax, 2nd year pay that exceeds 18 year pay at the regional you left, etc. Also, there is something cool about Boeing on the type rating section of your certificate. But this is just for starters. Others may chime in perhaps.
For others the extra money, better overnights and better work rules is aren’t worth the loss in seniority and the possibility of being away from home more. After all, some pilots live in outstation domiciles that no one else has and they fly Stand-Ups, Locals and 2 days with 18 days off per month. Also seeing that it’s an outstation the cost of living is usually much less so therefore the money is less of a factor. For myself, I’m out of here when one of my 5 choices comes-a-notchin', but I won’t leave for anyone else.
Take Care.
08-04-2008 | 08:53 AM
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That’s never been posted on here before. 
BTW, real classy.
Arguing with a pilot’s like wrestling with a pig in the mud ............................ after a few hours you realize he likes it.
BTW, real classy.Arguing with a pilot’s like wrestling with a pig in the mud ............................ after a few hours you realize he likes it.
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08-05-2008 | 08:24 AM
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From: Furloughed RJ to KSAT Tower/Tracon
Back when things were going well and PSA was growing our director was rumored to have said PSA was supposed to be the launch customer in the US. Is it just me or is that plane a tail strike waiting to happen?
08-07-2008 | 01:33 PM
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I would think that the CRJ1000 would be a money-loser for Bombardier. It is a 50-pax jet that's been stretched to 100 seats. This is opposed to the E-jets, which were designed for the 70-100 market and are made to be more comfortable in that market. Unless the CRJ1000 has better economics than the E-190, I don't see it selling too well. You can only stretch a plane so much. The 757-300 was a flop, as was the 767-400.
That being said, the scope crisis is now a bigger issue than ever. It's not something I'm looking forward to in my career.
That being said, the scope crisis is now a bigger issue than ever. It's not something I'm looking forward to in my career.
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