I know that absolute lowest allowed is 500/100. That is insurance minimums.

Uhhhhh....that was my point... I think if people like you who live at a base and want to stay there could know they would get that base, more folks like you would be inclined to go to Eagle. As it is, if you got hired, you may end up flying out of SJU with a two leg commute. The problem I see is this: if they know what bases they are hiring into and they tell guys what they are getting at the interview/time of offer...how do you decide the order guys get to chose? Do you stick all the successful applicants in a room after the interview and do the bid based on age or SSN or whatever then? Isn't Eagle's offer conditional on you passing the captains board? If so, how would they divy up bases then? Get you guys all together on a conference call after the captain's board? Or should you put your base preference on your application and they will only call you for an interview when they are hiring for that base? There are any number of ways of doing, each having its own set of complications and uncertainties.

In my opinion, if you apply to an airline you should know their bases and be willing to accept any of them, at least initially. If where they are based is important to you and you don't like their bases, DON'T APPLY!!! The way things move around and change at most companies, you could be at the base of your choice within a year anyway.

is there any flexibility on the age limit of 21? I'm thinking thats why I can't get a call from them

I am at 1350/350 right now. I traveled to Air Inc. in ATL and met with Claudette from American Eagle 3 weeks ago. Gave her my resume and she seemed very positive about everything. I've got a college degree, no failed checkrides, no violations, current in everything. Yesterday got the "Thank for your interest" email from Eagle saying that I was not competitive. I'm not exactly sure what they are looking for... A bit disappointing to not even get a chance when they seem to be in such a huge hiring mode.

I'm guessing there was something in your background that flagged you...not sure though from what you posted. I'm sure they have good data on those that make it and those that don't and you must have hit one of those..

The drawback is that while "generally" accurate, it occasionally grabs the innocent.

You might try emailing someone there with a question along the lines of "what would I need to do to make myself competitive?"

Good Luck!
Spongebob

I sent my stuff through airlineapps.com and come and recieved an invitation to interview the next morning. I then got a call about a week later to see if I was interested. They told me they would keep me on file and call them when I was ready. My times are 1200/400. Try airlineapps.com. Your definatly qualified if I am.

The problem many have with Eagle is the one year seat lock, geographicly dispersed fleet types, and far-flung domiciles. Since the ATR is only based in SJU and MIA, the Saab only based in LAX and DFW, and the CRJ only in ORD and DFW, being committed to one of those fleets and thus regions is scary. XJT in comparison has only one fleet type, so if you get IAH or EWR and want the other, you can reasonably expect to get there in short order. Likewise, if you apply to Air Whisky you know you will be based in the Northeast; Comair you go to CVG, ASA to ATL, PSA to CLT. If you can't live in, or commute to one of those cities you just don;t apply to those carriers.
While Mesa and Skywest approach Eagles' geographic dispersal, the ability to change domiciles is much easier.
And SJU is a deal breaker for so many pilots.

I'm now on day three of Basic Indoc. 16 in my class, 8 ERJs(4 LGA, 4 ORD) 3 SF3s(LAX) 5 ATRs (2 MIA, 3 SJU). Had I not been able to hold the ERJ I would have quit on the spot. Not everyone is in a position to take that chance.

Too good to fly a prop? What was your previous background if you dont mind asking?

PS>Reserve is shorter on props than on jets.....(few months vs years).......

I have a feeling that AE already knows what they need to do, it's already been stated on this thread and many others (bases and equipment primarily, though better starting pay would be great as well). The only question is are they prepared to do it. Surely, management must've realized that the time of pilots jumping at absolutely anything has recently passed. Guys/gals seeking regional jobs now have choices that haven't been available for years before. Therefore, if Eagle wants to attract the best available (or just enough bodies) they must change the package that they are offering.

How did lunch go? Did you have that Hamburger with Cool Aid to wash it down with?