Originally Posted by AtlCSIP (Post 868692)

You don't sound rude, just short sighted and possibly ignorant. Last time I checked, the aviation industry wasn't made up entirely of American Eagle pilots, or even just regional airline pilots. My comment said that a PIC type could provide opportunities in the future. These opportunities could be international, Part 91 corporate or private, or Part 135. How many guys do you know who would choose to move out of Part 121 flying to fly a small jet or turbo prop for 50k - 80k a year, be home 90% of the time, and never have to worry about Crew Scheduling calling at 5:00 am? I bet quite a few pilots would be interested, and those opportunities could be possible with enough logged PIC time. Of course you could not say that you were the PIC under Part 121 operations, and I never insinuated that. Open your eyes, man. There is whole big aviation world outside of Regional Part 121, and some people might just go there after Eagle!



As far as what to say in an interview; always tell the truth. That way you don't have to keep track of what you said.

Originally Posted by AtlCSIP (Post 868692)

There is whole big aviation world outside of Regional Part 121, and some people might just go there after Eagle!

Originally Posted by Flyby1206 (Post 868771)

I definitely agree there is a lot to aviation outside the 121 world, and outside the USA in general. Considering the most common RJ type ratings (ERJ-145, CRJ), there aren't many jobs in or out of the USA that will hire you with only one of those type ratings and no PIC time in type.

Originally Posted by XForces (Post 867751)

For those of you that have spent time on reserve at Eagle, I was wondering about the two hour call out.

How often do you get the call with only two hours to show? Do you more often know ahead of time that a call might be coming your way, or will scheduling sometime call you for a trip well in advance of the actual trip time (i.e. greater then two hours)?

Originally Posted by RJ Pilot (Post 867778)

1.Every day of reserve.
2.Yes
3.Sometimes.

Originally Posted by onetogo (Post 868977)

ATL, I wasn't saying that the PIC type was a bad idea. I actually like the idea. My comment was more-so in terms of how no regional would actually do that for the FO's. Why? Because like you said, they would get the type and run with it. Thats also the reason why they won't give FO's an ATP with the SIC type. It's essentially the same ride, but they won't give an ATP (maybe a few exceptions, but Eagle won't) and they would never even consider giving a full PIC type.

Originally Posted by XForces (Post 868946)

So wait, you can expect to get called out EVERY day on reserve with a two hours show? Really?

Originally Posted by AtlCSIP (Post 869058)

I know they would never do it, but I still think it would be good for the industry as a whole, though.

Blue Skies!

Originally Posted by 121isnofun (Post 869261)

That's the latest rumor and apparently it has legs. A quick read of their most recent SEC filings may serve as proof. Question is what would EGF's future look like following a reorganization?