hey guys not to hijack the thread... but i am just curious..... do you think they will ever extend the "flow through" past Oct 2011?? in other words allowed people on the senority list in Nov. Dec 2011 to also move up to AA ??

thanks

 

There is NO FLOW THROUGH AFTER THE 824!!!! The union says that if you are on property by 11 Oct, you will be offered future employment. Not a flow.

 

ok well then..... is there any chance they will extend the "OFFER of employment" past Oct 2011........

 

Anyone have any advice for a failure on the oral for the ATR? Do they give you a second chance?

 

Are you planing on failing? This is an odd question, yes they will give you a second chance. You get 3 strikes and you are out, but seriously study you will be fine, is not as hard as it seems. Now the SIM is a different story.

 

For now, no. IMHO, it's gonna be a while before it even gets to folks outside the 824 that have been on property prior to that cut off date. Also, there hasn't been a guarantee that anyone will get an offer for anything after the 824. It's a "carrot"!

 

The current EFB program is in test mode, which is why you still have to carry the paper version of the manuals.

Once the Ipad is officially approved for CAT I use you will not have to carry your FM1 or AOM 1.

Either way it is really nice to have all the manuals available on the Ipad for quick reference anytime you want.

 

I have had a chance to use the iPad in flight a couple times (mostly just looking stuff up) and I have to say that I think this program will be good but I am curious to know how long the test will last. Also it would be nice to know when (or if) they plan to test the class 2 capabilities (ability to use jepps). Also, once the test is complete, where are they going to put the paper copies in the Embraer? We already have next to no room...

If you are going to use it make sure you keep it updated (super easy) and are familiar with how good reader works. Once you learn a few basic functions, you can find what you want much faster than in the book itself.

 

Pretty sure we will never see "class 2" capabilities. By the time they design, produce, and distribute mounting brackets for the EFB the fleet will be in the desert. I also heard Jepp charges more for the electronic updates over the paper ones. Crazy huh?

 

Another cop here (FWPD Detective)...and ex-regional airline captain.

I am now looking at getting back into the industry after a 10 year absence. I'm not going to ask you Eagle guys what my chances are of getting hired or anything like that. I know it won't be handed to me and it will be tough.

I am, however, more interested in the initial QOL at Eagle. I commuted in my first airline career and it SUCKED!

I live in the D/FW area and obviously would want to be based here. I am fortunate to be debt free with a drug dealing wife (Pharma Rep) who can support my $21/hour flying habit.

My question: If I'm fortunate enough to get a job at Eagle, what would the reserve life be like if I just wanted to fly to remain current until upgrade. I don't desperately need the money and I already have an ATP, so flying less is best until upgrade, in my opinion.

Would bidding reserve even when a hardline comes available keep me at home more (on a 2 hour call out), or are there good day trip lines with minimal overnights in that base?

Please spare the "Why would you want to come back?" and "Get hired first before you ask this question." responses.

Thanks in advance...