Originally Posted by What (Post 1068249)

Did you interview yet?

Originally Posted by brianu16 (Post 1068758)

I'm interested in applying (to multiple regionals) but had a quick question. I'm finishing up college - graduating in March. Is it too early to apply for a job? Would they hire and wait to start training until then? Kind of a broad question I realize. If anybody knows if they (or any other regional) does this kind of thing I would be interested.

Originally Posted by What (Post 1068247)

They wait until you pass the RJ class, then ATP will advertise on their website that Eagle hired you right after you completed the RJ course... Losers, I hate corporate America.

Originally Posted by dhr21 (Post 1068898)

so once you are done with class at ATP, do you know immediately about a class date or do you have to wait a while for that also? and will eagle call you before then after you have passed the review board?

Originally Posted by RomeoSierra (Post 1068907)

Are the ATRs being parked? I thought the leasing company was taking them back to lease to some one else.

Originally Posted by What (Post 1068913)

I am not 100% certain on the hiring process with the low time. My understudying is that you will interview then pass the review board (they have been doing fairly quickly, 2 weeks or less) then you attend the RJ course and finally given a class date. The process can take about 2 months.

Originally Posted by snippercr (Post 1068939)

It's actually up to the applicant to get their paperwork back on time. I interviewed on a monday and heard that friday. I only had 1 PRIA source, my current employee and she faxed it back the following morning. Checked with LC on Wednesday to see if I needed anything else and she said I was good for captains review board.

I joked that friday thinking I might hear back from eagle, and I checked my phone to see I had a missed call. Was told I passed review!

So what I tell everyone - get your paperwork done ASAP. Hound your previous employers to make sure they go quick. Although some places, specifically shady ones or where people have burned bridges, will wait the full 30 days.

Originally Posted by What (Post 1068918)

Rumors, Rumors & more Rumors. ATRs have been parked (3 of them so far). The ATR flying has decreases as more flying is shifted out of San Juan (Eagle ATR) to Miami (AA 737). Miami ERJ base is up and running so some of the ATR flying out of MIA has decreased as well. We are in the slow time of the year and some of the ATRs are approaching heavy checks and the age of the airplanes will lead to them being parked. AMR is painting the airframes with the most life left, so you will see them fly a bit more.

Originally Posted by In2theBlue (Post 1069180)

I prefer to get the mia/emj class. at 23 years old, what do you think my chances of getting that are in the next class?:confused:

Originally Posted by In2theBlue (Post 1069180)

I prefer to get the mia/emj class. at 23 years old, what do you think my chances of getting that are in the next class?:confused:

Originally Posted by In2theBlue (Post 1069180)

I prefer to get the mia/emj class. at 23 years old, what do you think my chances of getting that are in the next class?:confused:

Originally Posted by Wingtips (Post 1069289)

franks right on, however ATR is going to keep shrinking, and SJU is the main part of that shrinkage. Therefore your odds of ATR SJU are becoming next to none. The age of new hires is shrinking, so 23 is 2 years above 21, thus in your favor. Also, MIA EMJ has been super junior in classes. I think ATR MIA or EMJ MIA are great options at your age.

Originally Posted by Wingtips (Post 1069425)

I think the ATR would be awesome to fly

Originally Posted by flysooner9 (Post 1069434)

Makes life interesting that's forsure.

Originally Posted by flysooner9 (Post 1069573)

Don't know of any other aircraft type that would have me do an enroute return, diversion, and a ground evacuation in the first 4 months of flying it.

Originally Posted by jbravo65 (Post 1068749)

For those of you who have been or are currently going to AE class, I'm wondering if its worth it to drive to DFW for training just to have my own transportation rather than relying on the hotel shuttle. I'm in Cali so it'll be a full day of driving for me.

Originally Posted by rickt86 (Post 1069722)

I dont like the hotel we get put in. I got put at the park inn, which rocks, but is only used when the school house is packed. I then got moved to the normal hotel, and it was terrible after being at the park.

The people at the normal hotel are jerks about taking you places, and the times they pick you up at the school house after normal hours suck. The park inn is really awesome, I wish we would use it as the main hotel.

Originally Posted by rickt86 (Post 1069722)

I dont like the hotel we get put in. I got put at the park inn, which rocks, but is only used when the school house is packed. I then got moved to the normal hotel, and it was terrible after being at the park.

The people at the normal hotel are jerks about taking you places, and the times they pick you up at the school house after normal hours suck. The park inn is really awesome, I wish we would use it as the main hotel.

Originally Posted by DayTripper12 (Post 1069788)

Yea just be glad you didnt have to stay at The Admiral, where we used to. That place is the roach hotel.

Originally Posted by What (Post 1069792)

Was the roach hotel, I though it was condemned right after Eagle left there. And how can you complain about 2 brand new hotels, with allot of restaurant options nearby. I guess you can go to GoJet and then you can pick your hotel!

Originally Posted by Machwon (Post 1069781)

Wow really? Please don't preach this when you start flying the line. You might start ****ing off some guys. Go spend a week at the Ball Park or the Admiral. Then tell us your real feelings on where you are being put up in free of charge.

Originally Posted by rickt86 (Post 1069796)

What is near by the normal hotel?? A taco place? I do share on the line how I feel, and tell people to try and get the park inn when things are busy. The park inn has like 6 good places to eat that are cheap, a walmart, and a van that does not jerk you around.

Its not about how bad it has been, or could be, its about what its like now. The hotel management treats everyone crummy at the normal hotel, esp in regards to the van. The van frequently dropped you off places to get food then took an hour to pick you back up. It stinks, you just need to go somewhere that treats you much better to have a comparison. I don't doubt that admiral was much worst. However there are much much better options in the area.

Originally Posted by DayTripper12 (Post 1069799)

I got my car broke into and the gas station across the street got robbed while staying at the admiral. There was no breakfeast and there was a bar downstairs that had a cougars night, which only seemed to bring in hookers... yea, it was worse.

Originally Posted by airborne42 (Post 1070150)

hey everybody. just a couple of quick questions.

1. any idea as to how the hiring plan at eagle looks for 2012?
Last I heard, 700+ in 2012 due to flowthroughs.
2. if juniors bases are jfk and ord, then how long can new hires plan on being on reserve?
Can't answer that for certain, but I'd say ORD would maybe about 6mos. depending on the AA flowthrough movement. I think JFK is pretty stagnant, but with AA flowthroughs going through, it may end up being the same amount of time. Maybe the jet guys can shed more light on this.
3. how much do reserves fly on average every month? if you want to fly more to make some more money, are you able to do that and have the option to do so?
On the ATR I flew 12hrs one month. Opposite on the EMJ from what I understand. You can pick up open time on days off and as much as you want as long as you keep to 8 hard days off.
4. how much extra would you be able to make in the above case to help your take home pay?
Depends how much OT you pick up. I usually pick up 10-15hrs OT a month on the ATR.
5. is commuting an options at those 2 bases? if so, then would I still need a crashpad? or if i make the move, then is a one bedroom apt affordable at the existing pay?
Where are you commuting from? ORD is probably an easier commute and has a plethora of crashpads. As far as the ORD apt question, I believe someone asked that previously in this thread.
6. my chances with having 1000tt and 700 multi all 121 flying ATR 42?
I'd say pretty good as long as you do well on the interview. A lot of people don't realize that the sim is graded per ATP P.T.S. I had a friend sent home after the sim for not meeting the standards. And it's in a baron frasca sim.
thanks a lot. appreciate the help!