Eagle to hire 400pilots 2013
09-27-2012 | 05:46 PM
#32
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Sure, that will happen to some degree, so that's nothing new. Your CRJ-900 (if you can even hold it) will be shinier then your current saddle, but you won't be a dime richer for the privilege. In fact, with inflation and health care, you'll be poorer.
But, it's good for you, so I say "enjoy" !
But, it's good for you, so I say "enjoy" !
Why would Eagle get -900s? Even with concessions it would seem that SkyWest, TSH or Republic could operate those larger RJs for less.
AMR is in bankruptcy to lower their costs, right?
If AMR is still attempting to divest Eagle it would make sense, but what other good reasons exist(besides a US merger)?
09-27-2012 | 05:48 PM
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Why would Eagle get -900s? Even with concessions it would seem that SkyWest, TSH or Republic could operate those larger RJs for less.
AMR is in bankruptcy to lower their costs, right?
If AMR is still attempting to divest Eagle it would make sense, but what other good reasons exist(besides a US merger)?
AMR is in bankruptcy to lower their costs, right?
If AMR is still attempting to divest Eagle it would make sense, but what other good reasons exist(besides a US merger)?
09-27-2012 | 08:04 PM
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Well, ORD, LGA/JFK (soon to be a "co-domicile"), MIA and DFW. Junior bases will probably be the LGA/JFK and possibly ORD. MIA and DFW are going to go senior probably as the LAX guys displace there. ORD CRJ may go senior as well since it has overnights in LAX.
Oh yeah, there is also SJU but that is also going away.
Oh yeah, there is also SJU but that is also going away.
I think new hire classes will be mainly MIA through years end, since it has the most openings, and seems to have tapped the well dry on people who want to come here. MIA NYC ORD will be main openings with DFW sprinkled in. Right now NY is FAT on FOs, ORD and soon MIA will be the place thats low, with some DFW. Just my crystal ball.
09-28-2012 | 08:49 AM
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Wait?? The super senior guys in LAX who can displace to any base are all going to MIA, the furthest and least daily flight destination???? One of us is out of the loop on this one??
I think new hire classes will be mainly MIA through years end, since it has the most openings, and seems to have tapped the well dry on people who want to come here. MIA NYC ORD will be main openings with DFW sprinkled in. Right now NY is FAT on FOs, ORD and soon MIA will be the place thats low, with some DFW. Just my crystal ball.
I think new hire classes will be mainly MIA through years end, since it has the most openings, and seems to have tapped the well dry on people who want to come here. MIA NYC ORD will be main openings with DFW sprinkled in. Right now NY is FAT on FOs, ORD and soon MIA will be the place thats low, with some DFW. Just my crystal ball.
09-28-2012 | 09:17 AM
#37
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Good advice EagleFly, I served 7+ years and was so fed up that I left right after I upgraded. It's a terrible rut, it seemed like AA would do anything to keep Eagle pilots out. It turned me into an angry person sometimes, so I left after doubling my salary. Good move? I'll get back to you in 34 years. Remember, senior CA's have made 85-120k for the last 10 years with weekends off and 5 weeks of vacation, so they will tell you that you're crazy to leave Eagle in a few years. Many of these senior guys chose to stay at eagle, but many were unable to leave due to financial reasons and interview issues. Do what feels right dude.
09-28-2012 | 08:23 PM
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From: forever fo
You will be surprized. Lots of the guys, including the former chief, are going to move to MIA since it has the most similar weather to LA all year. I know a few, including the #3 CA, who will commute because his relative seniority is better, he will be #2 in MIA. The commute is actually easier to MIA than DFW or ORD because there aren't as many commuters and even if it is full it's all 757s and widebodies so the jumpseat is actually better than a middle seat in the back. As the ATR retires the MIA and SJU guys will go to MIA EMJ.
The only thing I see the same, is the traffic, and lack of driving skills.
I welcome anyone who wants to come here, but trans-cons commutes, and moving to S. FL because it sounds like LA, is nothing but a pipe dream.
Also considering almost all the airplanes are going to MIA, I can bet that MIA will be the bulk of the upcoming new hire classes.
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