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Flex81 10-01-2008 02:51 PM
Originally Posted by BURflyer (Post 471167)
Where are your CAs going during this fabulous time in our industry, especially with 1900 time? People should plan their employment based on how much money the place offers not what they'll make when they'll upgrade which is still less than a 2 year jet FO and almost the same as 1st year jet FO.
First and foremost: I will put a 1900 driver up against an RJ guy any day.

You're correct though, Lakes pilots don't make that much even as captains. If you want to make a regional a career then you should go for the pay and QOL (Lakes has neither). But if you want to be in a position to move to a major when things open up (and they will), then you better get your PIC time.
You will do that faster at Lakes then just about anywhere else. It would suck to meet a great connection at FedEx but they can't help you out because you are stuck in the right seat with no PIC. A buddy of mine is in that position and he wishes he had gone to Lakes.

steak pilot 10-02-2008 01:25 PM
Originally Posted by BURflyer (Post 471167)
People should plan their employment based on how much money the place offers not what they'll make when they'll upgrade...
That is messed up! Is your theem song "Material Girl." I dont know about the rest on this site but I fly because I love too.

Trogdor 10-03-2008 08:12 AM
Originally Posted by bertramcheeks22 (Post 471887)
How long is training? Man, if you were paid during training, I'd bite.
Training is 4-6 weeks. FYI lowest time guy in the most recent class had about 650. Most were well over 1000 TT.

Vegaspilot 10-07-2008 08:59 PM
Are they still hiring captains? And if not what is the progression as of late? Thanks!

Thedude 10-07-2008 10:23 PM
Originally Posted by Flex81 (Post 471931)
First and foremost: I will put a 1900 driver up against an RJ guy any day.

Ohhh...an overgrown King Air driver vs a barbie jet driver....

steak pilot 10-08-2008 09:50 AM
Originally Posted by Vegaspilot (Post 475424)
Are they still hiring captains? And if not what is the progression as of late? Thanks!
Lakes was never hiring street captains. The newerst captains that we have are guys who have been CA's here and have moved on to the majors but have recently gotten furloghed. These people are ones that left and did not burn the bridge.

LAXSAAB 10-08-2008 05:46 PM
Originally Posted by steak pilot (Post 475675)
Lakes was never hiring street captains. The newerst captains that we have are guys who have been CA's here and have moved on to the majors but have recently gotten furloghed. These people are ones that left and did not burn the bridge.
Not sure if this is correct. I interview in early September for a street captain position, and turned the offer down after getting activated in the guard. I was told they want at least 300 hours tubo prop time at a minimum for street captains. The captain who interviewed me said someone with ATP minimums should be able to upgrade in four months.

steak pilot 10-11-2008 09:43 AM
I stand corrected. Apologies to every one.


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