Just like going to the library would make more sense than looking up something from the internet in your own home. I would use the term efficient, rather than lazy.

 

Relax, Francis....

Telling people they shouldn't start a new thread is rediculous. To get worked up over something so stupid and meaningless is sad.

If it bugs you so badly, get off the forum or don't click. Does it really ruin your day because somebody made a new thread?

 

Don't take the ATR unless you have to. There's hardly any movement on this side ad the planes are falling apart. If you want MIA bid the EMJ anywhere then put in the request. You'll get it within a few months.

 

I always thought that the ATR's should have more movement......
Because everyone who's forced onto the ATR as a newhire will most likely jump to the Jet after the 12 month seat lock expires, so that should create more movement above you, even in your 1st year.

I have also read here that flying the Turbo-prop makes one a better pilot overall, however, the flip side is, that the ATR training is much more difficult than the Jets...

Can you please explain more....

 

Miami in particular has very little movement on the ATR. The most junior guy in the January 15th class goes back and forth from holding a line vs. reserve. So yes if you bid the ATR in Miami you will spend a year on reserve. Same guy from the January class would easily hold a line in DFW.

As far as a better pilot..it comes down to two items IMO. 1) the automation on the ATR is basic. The plane can't do a hold on it's own. So you will have to figure out the entry and fly said entry. It also has a couple of extra levers but don't worry about those. Unless you're high and fast.

The 2nd item is that it can be a bear to land especially in a x-wind. I've seen 15 year captains give those birds a good prang under the right conditions.

But the jet has it's own issues to be aware of and both offer good experience.
Good luck.

TC

 

In the past ATR guys held lines before anyone else, but with the massive amounts of new hires, of which 95% go to the jet. I am a march new hire on the ATR and I am nowhere close to holding a line while I could hold a line on the majority of the jet bases.

 

I'm quite relaxed eggbert and I have no plans to go anywhere. I had no complaints about a new thread and have no idea where you concluded that. It was you who seemed annoyed at others for doing what you do.

 

Are you in DFW or MIA? About half of SJU's FOs will transfer out between the beginning of this month and december. FOs with a june class date will be holding lines in december.