It would not be ideal but it would be great experience -it will feel like pure freedom transitioning from instructing.

 

At 28 Odds are you will be able to hold the ERJ, NY might not be offered but you could be able to bid it and possibly hold it before you complete training. When it comes to Eagle think of it this way, the bases become more senior as you move west.

 

Welcome to APC If you really want a grand old APC welcome, post that you have 500 hours, went to Embry Riddle and that you want to fly only the CRJ because the ERJ is too small and the ATR is, well, a prop. You got actually, by APC standards, a very cordial welcoming! Here's the thing on that. When I joined eagle, my first 121 operation, I though everyone would be like this. Quick to attack. In reality, every single pilot I've met so far (which indeed has been limited) has been awesome. Truly excellent human beings. Online forums bring out the worst in people, rarely the best.

With that in mind, your mind is in the right place. LIVE IN BASE. Especially on reserve. Somewhere here said you were 28? With that you should have no problem getting a jet. ATR is usually limited to 2-4 per class and most of the time is the most junior people (21-25) who get that. If the airport you want isn't available, as long as you get something that is the same equipment you can base transfer. I was given DFW ERJ but I live in ORD so I put in my bid for that.

So with that, it's really hard to tell what each class will get. It varies considerably from class to class. Sometimes lots of DFW, sometimes lots of ORD, sometimes a mix of all of them (never LAX of course).

As far as CRJ vs ERJ, people have explained that a bit already. However, CRJ, if offered in class, generally goes more senior. There were no CRJ slots in my class, yet others had 10 or more.

Enjoy!

 

iceraide, there was nothing wrong whatsoever with your original post. Never mind those on this forum who are quick to judge.

I flew the ATR for a few years down in MIA in the mid to late 90's and loved it. Overall, it was a great airplane. If you get it, you'll enjoy it. With that said, if I were you, I'd bid the Embraer. You'll have the most flexibility and opportunity with that airplane.

Either way, welcome aboard and have fun!

 

So if Wingtips is *assuming* that he is saying the OP wanted to avoid ATRs for basing reasons and you and others are *assuming* that the poster is wanting to avoid the ATRs because he doesn't like props (which btw the OP doesn't make his statement clear why he said that) - - - which assumption is the correct one?

USMCFLYR

 

 

Yep - it seems that the hackles gets raised if someone evens hits of not liking a particulai airplane - especially when it comes to the t-prop versus jet debate.

I just find it amusing when one bases his post on the same assumptions that he is ridiculing from another.

As far as the other advice given with good intentions, it sounds like the key to success in this matters lies in the home basing, QOL, and flexibility of certain airframes leading to stability. Much more important than the automatic assumption of SJS.

USMCFLYR

 

but but but but... in the ATR you are flying a REAL airplane doing awesome visual approaches to 5' long runways. Isn't that worth QOL, flexibility and pay?

 

So your going to recommend against the embraer for a new hire because we wear headsets? Not a great argument. Find a better one. And the leading edge slats isn't a better argument. Nor is first class. Maybe if you argued you'll have a chance at first class meals, thats a slightly better argument. I jumpseated on CRJ7's and they have headsets.

Go for base for QOL or go for how many lines an aircraft has or line quality. Or go for best seniority. New hires need to find out which is quicker to holding a line. I don't know those answers. But I do know NY CRJ FO's are all new hires since this summer.

 

Hahah, yes! Love that show!