Big Decision
05-02-2012, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by N53 W030
A question you might want to ask yourself - How long are you willing to "time-build" if the two pool offers don't work out?
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Originally Posted by CriticalMach
You don't want to sit reserve, especially at RAH, do you?
05-02-2012, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Yazzoo
All regional pay is horrible though, right? Don't get me wrong, money is important to me, but I'd rather upgrade quickly to captain and move on to a major
05-02-2012, 09:11 AM
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Many guys at RAH are holding lines right out of the school house, especially on the S5 side. IND and CMH is where everyone's going right now. You might want to look into PSA's reserve language. You'd be surprised. My buddy is on reserve at XJT and since the ASA side has taken over, reserve is a nightmare.
05-02-2012, 09:29 AM
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If you go to RAH can you transfer to other equipment/certificates?
I would go for the regional where if bad stuff hits the fan, you can see yourself spending some time at in regards to domiciles, pay and benefits. The quick upgrades can disappear overnight and majors freeze hiring.
It's all about being patient once you are in, right now you are faced with lots of tuff competition as there are highly qualified pilots with lots of experience who can't even get a response back from the big guys. Get in, build your time and good luck. But most importantly, don't forget to ENJOY your life! Too many pilots have forgotten that art..
I would go for the regional where if bad stuff hits the fan, you can see yourself spending some time at in regards to domiciles, pay and benefits. The quick upgrades can disappear overnight and majors freeze hiring.
It's all about being patient once you are in, right now you are faced with lots of tuff competition as there are highly qualified pilots with lots of experience who can't even get a response back from the big guys. Get in, build your time and good luck. But most importantly, don't forget to ENJOY your life! Too many pilots have forgotten that art..
05-02-2012, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Yazzoo
My current situation:
1) Offered a class at CHQ
2) In the hiring pool at XJT and PSA, but both of these want at least 1000 total, which would take about 2 months of timebuilding (I do have a gig lined up for this flying if I choose to pursue it).
So do I accept my current 121 offer from RAH or built time for a few months and then go to XJT or PSA? I've heard a lot of people say to take the "first 121 offer you get," but the other two regionals seem to have less drama and fewer QOL nightmares as RAH (that contract website was an eye-opener). PSA, being wholly owned and just renewing their a/c leases, seems like a safe bet.
Thoughts?
1) Offered a class at CHQ
2) In the hiring pool at XJT and PSA, but both of these want at least 1000 total, which would take about 2 months of timebuilding (I do have a gig lined up for this flying if I choose to pursue it).
So do I accept my current 121 offer from RAH or built time for a few months and then go to XJT or PSA? I've heard a lot of people say to take the "first 121 offer you get," but the other two regionals seem to have less drama and fewer QOL nightmares as RAH (that contract website was an eye-opener). PSA, being wholly owned and just renewing their a/c leases, seems like a safe bet.
Thoughts?
05-02-2012, 09:45 AM
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All regional pay is NOT equal. You also need to look at things like 401k and insurance, days off per month, min monthly guarantee, vacation, etc. But the 401k and insurance are things many, many folks overlook and shouldn't.
Don't just look at the hourly scales. They are important but you need to look at other factors too.
Additionally, turning down a class date waiting for another airline to call you is hazardous as the ones you hope to call you may or may not call you, leaving high and dry.....
Make a chart if you need to compare contract things.
Don't just look at the hourly scales. They are important but you need to look at other factors too.
Additionally, turning down a class date waiting for another airline to call you is hazardous as the ones you hope to call you may or may not call you, leaving high and dry.....
Make a chart if you need to compare contract things.
05-02-2012, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by saab2000
All regional pay is NOT equal. You also need to look at things like 401k and insurance, days off per month, min monthly guarantee, vacation, etc. But the 401k and insurance are things many, many folks overlook and shouldn't.
Additionally, turning down a class date waiting for another airline to call you is hazardous as the ones you hope to call you may or may not call you, leaving high and dry.....
Make a chart if you need to compare contract things.
Additionally, turning down a class date waiting for another airline to call you is hazardous as the ones you hope to call you may or may not call you, leaving high and dry.....
Make a chart if you need to compare contract things.
Originally Posted by Whacker77
First, well done getting three job offers. Second, I thought all three carriers were looking for TT of 1000, 1200, and 1500? Is the majority of your time mutli? I ask because PSA's website says they're looking for 1500 total and 500 mutli.
Originally Posted by FLowpayFO
If you go to RAH can you transfer to other equipment/certificates?
Thanks everyone for the responses, every piece of advice helps
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