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!