Eagle Life
#32
Its been a while (2007) but when I was at Eagle I did not find it too onerous.
I was on reserve for about 6 months, 3 in LGA, 3 in BOS (I live in HYA), then held a line. My commute to NY was never that hard. I was rarely hot reserve in LGA, but I was not the most junior (I was #3 from the bottom, the Junior guy was always hot reserve). I knew what CS was going to do to me, about 85% of the time. I could proffer for the open trips I wanted. I could move my RSV days around, and make many family functions. The crews were without exception excellent. Lots of upside.
Before Eagle I was at PSA, commuting to CLT, no idea what CS was going to do to me. (Couldn't see how many reserves were there, how many trips were uncovered, couldn't proffer for trips). 18 months reserve, with no apparent movement. Eagle was a much better place for me. A current coworker was at Eagle, moved to ExpressJet and found the conditions in IAH more to his liking.
In short, there are worse places to be(some much worse). But commuting to sit reserve is awful no matter where you work.
I was on reserve for about 6 months, 3 in LGA, 3 in BOS (I live in HYA), then held a line. My commute to NY was never that hard. I was rarely hot reserve in LGA, but I was not the most junior (I was #3 from the bottom, the Junior guy was always hot reserve). I knew what CS was going to do to me, about 85% of the time. I could proffer for the open trips I wanted. I could move my RSV days around, and make many family functions. The crews were without exception excellent. Lots of upside.
Before Eagle I was at PSA, commuting to CLT, no idea what CS was going to do to me. (Couldn't see how many reserves were there, how many trips were uncovered, couldn't proffer for trips). 18 months reserve, with no apparent movement. Eagle was a much better place for me. A current coworker was at Eagle, moved to ExpressJet and found the conditions in IAH more to his liking.
In short, there are worse places to be(some much worse). But commuting to sit reserve is awful no matter where you work.
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#35
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jun 2010
Posts: 83
Life @ Eagle isn't bad as an FO on the CRJ in DFW. I live in base. Fly no more than 55 hours a month (more commonly 30-40 hours). Only away from home 3-5 nights a month.
I've never gone over guarantee while on reserve since I've been here (10/07 hire). Most ever was 55 hours back in Spring 08.
For the record I am far from senior on RSV...very...very far.
Now those on the ERJ....phew...they get worked much harder.
I've never gone over guarantee while on reserve since I've been here (10/07 hire). Most ever was 55 hours back in Spring 08.
For the record I am far from senior on RSV...very...very far.
Now those on the ERJ....phew...they get worked much harder.
I'm on the EMB, 7-year pay, live in base, gone maybe 8 nights per month, pick up very little OT, and I am on track to make about $55,000 this year. Life can be better at Eagle. Just my 2 cents.
By the way, I commuted to reserve for a long time and I still had a decent quality of life. If you know the work rules, you can find ways to bend them in your favor.
Not everyone hates working for Eagle.
#36
Far greater variety of trips on the EMB. Also more flexibility if you want to base trade for what ever reason later, and you'll end up flying more. Of course the CRJ performs better and is a more fun plane to actually fly, but as far as I'm concerned when it comes down to QOL vs. airplane, QOL wins every time.
#37
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2005
Position: DFW A320 FO
Posts: 586
Clearly I need a lesson. I'm on year 6, do about the same number of overnites but lately try to add 10-15 hrs OT and still am lucky to hit 90-95 most months (resulting in about 45k if I could do it consistently, which doesn't seem to happen). Next month's line is 2-day trips worth 75hrs. Doubt I'll get to 90 hrs with OT.
#39
Anyone getting hired now will be furlough fodder if not furloughed by the end of next year.
Any junior folks left after that can kiss it good bye if we're bought.
And any one after that...well how bout that contract coming up.
Any junior folks left after that can kiss it good bye if we're bought.
And any one after that...well how bout that contract coming up.
#40
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jun 2010
Posts: 83
[quote=swaayze;845971]How are you crediting 112 hrs each month ($55000/12 mos at $41/hr)quote]
Here's your answer.
And yes, I am counting per diem. Then I trip trade a 2-day trip and pick up a 3-day trip. I lose a day off, but I get another 10 hours of pay. Toss in a sick call, a PVD, then add vacation and training and you are right there.
Here's your answer.
And yes, I am counting per diem. Then I trip trade a 2-day trip and pick up a 3-day trip. I lose a day off, but I get another 10 hours of pay. Toss in a sick call, a PVD, then add vacation and training and you are right there.
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