Eagle CRJ or ERJ?
09-21-2011 | 01:20 PM
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To hold a line in ORD CRJ if you got hired by jan, you would had a line in june. BUT I think that changed since there are no more deliveries and I say is almost staffed. CRJ slots in the last months have been reduced.
I finally hold a line in ORD for October after 8 months. I've only flown like 15 hrs this month (including yesterday and today), I proffer RAP, they call the guys junior than me and I never get a call. After all, I sit home, eat my food, keep the same 75 hr salary and expend less money.
I finally hold a line in ORD for October after 8 months. I've only flown like 15 hrs this month (including yesterday and today), I proffer RAP, they call the guys junior than me and I never get a call. After all, I sit home, eat my food, keep the same 75 hr salary and expend less money.
The probie ride is just another checkride, if you did it with only 40hrs of sim, you can do it with more than 400 hrs on the plane.
And yes, the CRJ you fly more, you will have more flight time, but not that much landings like in the ERJ. So I rather have more approaches and landings that flight time.
Just my .02 cents.
09-21-2011 | 04:21 PM
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Anyone can fly jets. They are way easier to dominate than a turbo prop. With the prop, for example, you will be subject to fly in the mid teens, dodging storms all day long, while in a jet, autopilot on at 600' climb, nav mode all the way to the top. Try 5-6legs a day in and out of busy airports in a prop.Then let me know.
I've flown turboprops in weather. I've flown jets at FL450. Each has its own challenges.
09-22-2011 | 03:58 AM
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09-22-2011 | 04:27 AM
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Generally speaking, Embraer aircraft are better than Bombardier. This is coming from years of experience with engineers, test pilots, airline pilots, etc...
With that said, Eagle's CRJs are newer models than the E-145s...kind of like comparing a 2008 Jeta to a 1999 Mercedes. So...they kind of cancel each other out as far as which plane is "better".
The ERJ has FAR more pilots, bases, and routes which means greater flexibility with your schedule.
Fewer pilots on the CRJ side means less time on Reserve. I have actually heard of some CRJ guys who had a line their first month.
On the ERJ side it is currently 7 to 9 months before you can hold a line. However, with enough people below you on Reserve you actually have a higher QOL than a line holder. That is the situation I am living right now...I pick the flights I want, when I want. When I want extra days off I just bid a RAP and sit at home.
The CRJ has first class built in which means you can score meals and drinks that go beyond the ERJ's almonds/cheese tray/water options. This may seem like no big deal now...but trust me when I say that after a LOOOONG duty day, as you get to your hotel at 10pm when everything is closed and you are starving....some almonds and a big bottle of water will make you want to throw the hotel phone out the window.
I chose the ERJ without hesitation. For me the choice was easy as I live in DFW, but even if the CRJs were still based here I still would have picked the ERJ. Like I said before, greater flexibility, more pilots to trade with, and more bases to choose from if/when I move. I just wish we had first class with some nice meals...but oh well.
With that said, Eagle's CRJs are newer models than the E-145s...kind of like comparing a 2008 Jeta to a 1999 Mercedes. So...they kind of cancel each other out as far as which plane is "better".
The ERJ has FAR more pilots, bases, and routes which means greater flexibility with your schedule.
Fewer pilots on the CRJ side means less time on Reserve. I have actually heard of some CRJ guys who had a line their first month.
On the ERJ side it is currently 7 to 9 months before you can hold a line. However, with enough people below you on Reserve you actually have a higher QOL than a line holder. That is the situation I am living right now...I pick the flights I want, when I want. When I want extra days off I just bid a RAP and sit at home.
The CRJ has first class built in which means you can score meals and drinks that go beyond the ERJ's almonds/cheese tray/water options. This may seem like no big deal now...but trust me when I say that after a LOOOONG duty day, as you get to your hotel at 10pm when everything is closed and you are starving....some almonds and a big bottle of water will make you want to throw the hotel phone out the window.
I chose the ERJ without hesitation. For me the choice was easy as I live in DFW, but even if the CRJs were still based here I still would have picked the ERJ. Like I said before, greater flexibility, more pilots to trade with, and more bases to choose from if/when I move. I just wish we had first class with some nice meals...but oh well.
If you are that hungry and the restaurants are all closed, why wouldn't you pick up the hotel phone and order room service? Most hotel's room service stay open to at least 11pm, if not later.
09-22-2011 | 05:10 AM
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Think future...
While I really enjoy flying the Embraer - look to the future.
Their days are numbered, the CRJ's are the newer favorite choice...for now.
Also, with Eagle's impending divestiture, scope could change dramatically allowing us to fly the bigger a/c's.
Their days are numbered, the CRJ's are the newer favorite choice...for now.
Also, with Eagle's impending divestiture, scope could change dramatically allowing us to fly the bigger a/c's.
09-22-2011 | 05:30 AM
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ya so pick ERJ and get displaced to a 90 seater!
09-22-2011 | 06:22 AM
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Except IMC conditions down there occur about once every three years in the windwards/leewards
. I'm bowing out of this one. My perspective comes from multi-leg turboprop/turbofan regional flying and international operations. I found the former to be challenging and the later to be challenging. Your mileage may vary.
09-22-2011 | 07:41 AM
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09-22-2011 | 08:35 AM
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It's not about the airplane, it's about the QOL. Don't forget that and you'll have a much better career.
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