Shuttle jr base?
06-11-2011 | 08:17 AM
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Considering that I already have been assigned the June 20 XJT class, I am really not missing any seniority. You are both correct that XJT is an excellent choice from the carriers who are placing pilots in jets right now. Being assigned to a 170/175 means the possibility of a brighter future than the 145 due to the fact that once the 50-seat aircraft are being eliminated(by Embraer & Bombardier models), I will still be flying. The other benefit is that experience operating an aircraft with a greater mgtow opens many more doors in the future per the wise words of some high-time 121 guys.
I plan to be in Houston on the 20th. If RAH calls and places me in a class before then, what else should keep me from going? I know there's turmoil at RAH right now but can you honestly tell me there isn't at almost every single airline?
I plan to be in Houston on the 20th. If RAH calls and places me in a class before then, what else should keep me from going? I know there's turmoil at RAH right now but can you honestly tell me there isn't at almost every single airline?
06-11-2011 | 09:37 AM
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PS- I've flown the 170/175/190 here and without an ATP it hasn't opened up any doors for me.
06-12-2011 | 12:16 AM
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06-12-2011 | 08:14 PM
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06-14-2011 | 07:42 AM
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Considering that I already have been assigned the June 20 XJT class, I am really not missing any seniority. You are both correct that XJT is an excellent choice from the carriers who are placing pilots in jets right now. Being assigned to a 170/175 means the possibility of a brighter future than the 145 due to the fact that once the 50-seat aircraft are being eliminated(by Embraer & Bombardier models), I will still be flying. The other benefit is that experience operating an aircraft with a greater mgtow opens many more doors in the future per the wise words of some high-time 121 guys.
I plan to be in Houston on the 20th. If RAH calls and places me in a class before then, what else should keep me from going? I know there's turmoil at RAH right now but can you honestly tell me there isn't at almost every single airline?
I plan to be in Houston on the 20th. If RAH calls and places me in a class before then, what else should keep me from going? I know there's turmoil at RAH right now but can you honestly tell me there isn't at almost every single airline?
06-14-2011 | 08:20 AM
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I digress. Factors I have considered: General movement within the pilot group, Equipment average age & type, Labor contract quality, Number of codeshare network partnerships, General route geography, Base locations, Time on Reserve, General quality of life and the "big picture", including all factors together.
If there is any truth to Oskeewowow and AirbornPegasus' posts, that kind of attrition means serious movement.
I will not make a regional my retirement home. It is simply a stepping stone. The quicker I get in, the faster the movement through, the quicker I pop out the other side with turbine pic.
Argue that.
06-14-2011 | 12:27 PM
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Why would you even consider RAH right now? The company is very unstable, and has a divided pilot group. If you want to fly the 170 go the Compass. BTW the upgrade at RAH is at least 5 years for a new hire. Dont believe what HR tells you!
06-14-2011 | 02:48 PM
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