Brian434 what is your current job? I've been at RPA for 8 years. This place is not a place to retire (what regional is). I was a CFI before that. I have 0 regrets coming over the Chautauqua from that job. Regional airlines are feeder companies. If you flight instruct or work for some other low paying job without benefits then go to the interview. Turbine 121 time is way better than some piston SEL time. There are issues @ RPA. There are issues everywhere. Piedmont/ Allegheny was the place to be in the early 90's. Comair was that place in late 90's. Chautauqua was like that from 2003-2005. There aren't quick upgrades. Our work rules are a myth. I have 0 regrets though. Beats doing 80 takeoffs and landings with private pilots for $8.00/hr. The moral here was much better in 2004 (back then we called the issues growing pains). Still had same contract/ pay though....
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I have a question for you guys. Got an interview date today. When do you find out what side of the operation they're hiring into?
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I dont think they give you a choice on certificate (long time since I interviewed). Latest positions available are for Shuttle America. I am not 100% accurate with the lateral movement from RPA to S5 or CHQ. The company allows that at their discretion. Senior FOS at all 3 though. Roll the dice on which 1. Working for the 3 is the same anyway.
Great people work at all 3. Good Luck on the interview! Try not to get caught up in all of the bitterness. I still enjoy coming to work believe it or not. You make it out to be what you want. The majority of the crews are good people and fun to work with. |
Thanks both of you. I don't really care, regardless, but didn't know if since the guy who called was from Republic if that meant it was a Republic thing (vs. a guy from Shuttle calling, etc.).
I've jumpseated on you guys several times and had nothing but great experiences...hoping for the best! |
You're a Dash FO but making a lateral move? That doesn't make much sense.
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I was in 135 flying C404s and PA31s. Right now I am not working other than a AF Reserve weekend now and again. As long as I am not out chipping ice off a wing with an windshield scrapper in 30mph blowing snow RAH will be great. Those that have worked 135 freight know what I am talking about or they flew a bit further south. Seems like an outstanding opportunity to learn some more.
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The guy who calls will say Republic, as in Republic Airways Holdings, the holding company that owns all three. They hire together. When they call for class, they tell you what certificate the class is for. Sometimes if there are classes for more than one coming up, they'll give you a choice (not often, though). Most of the hiring lately has been for Shuttle.
My experience has been mixed. Management is dishonest and exploits our CBA and it's numerous loopholes. But the people are awesome and I enjoy coming to work. I think pay is below average. While the hourly rates look comparable to our peers, the work rules make it hard to credit more than 90-95 hours a month. So I make less than my friends with the same time in at ASA, XJT, PNCL, and SKW. Upgrade has also been painfully slow and you have the whole F9 debacle and all the uncertainty that that brings with it. But all in all, I still don't mind getting up and coming to work. |
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