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07-27-2010, 05:50 AM
#41
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Joined APC: Mar 2005
Position: DFW A320 FO
Posts: 586
Originally Posted by Royer
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.
Thanks for the explanation.
07-27-2010, 07:45 PM
#42
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Joined APC: Aug 2005
Posts: 103
You don't have to stay there. Benefit what you can from the 121 training and multi-crew environment. 121 CRM is priceless if you get it at the right place.
The down side:
People hang in waiting for things to change, even low timers which baffles me. I have no idea what your time or experience is, but if you are new to 121 all I can say regarding all the replies about long upgrade, bending over etc, is get in, pay some dues, get what you can and move on.
Keep networking and don't burn your bridges.
The airlines may suck overall, but it's a great place to get free training. Don't feel guilty, you will be working for peanuts anyway.
The down side:
People hang in waiting for things to change, even low timers which baffles me. I have no idea what your time or experience is, but if you are new to 121 all I can say regarding all the replies about long upgrade, bending over etc, is get in, pay some dues, get what you can and move on.
Keep networking and don't burn your bridges.
The airlines may suck overall, but it's a great place to get free training. Don't feel guilty, you will be working for peanuts anyway.
Last edited by JUG47; 07-28-2010 at 03:02 AM.
08-12-2010, 10:57 PM
#44
Furlough line holder
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: CRJ2, ATR, CRJ7, E145, 737
Posts: 1,845
Originally Posted by AtlCSIP
What are the best bases and aircraft for a new hire for QOL? If you wanted the ATR, but couldn't get it, what would be next and where?
Although I'm not sure why...it's a fun plane to fly!
The big winners are Chicago Embraer and Laguardia CRJ..those seem to be where most of the new hires are going (aside SJU ATR)
08-13-2010, 07:48 AM
#45
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Joined APC: Apr 2009
Position: CA
Posts: 186
Originally Posted by andy171773
You'll have no problems getting the ATR in my opinion..it's not an aircraft most choose.
Although I'm not sure why...it's a fun plane to fly!
The big winners are Chicago Embraer and Laguardia CRJ..those seem to be where most of the new hires are going (aside SJU ATR)
Although I'm not sure why...it's a fun plane to fly!
The big winners are Chicago Embraer and Laguardia CRJ..those seem to be where most of the new hires are going (aside SJU ATR)
08-13-2010, 03:05 PM
#49
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jul 2010
Posts: 83
reserve is currently 3 years and then a crappy line with no time and no weekends for the next 4 years. After that you will have 3 years of a "decent schedule" and then when you upgrade in SJU after 10 years and the abuse starts all over again. (this is assuming you don't die or come down with a serious illness resulting from the beat down) have fun
08-13-2010, 03:52 PM
#50
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Joined APC: Mar 2010
Position: In front of my computer
Posts: 230
Originally Posted by nanceystyles
reserve is currently 3 years and then a crappy line with no time and no weekends for the next 4 years. After that you will have 3 years of a "decent schedule" and then when you upgrade in SJU after 10 years and the abuse starts all over again. (this is assuming you don't die or come down with a serious illness resulting from the beat down) have fun
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