But I am on reserve . :p

That all being said, GoJet or Republic? Like I said I can't get on with everyone.

Out of those two I would say whatever is the easiest commute, if your going to move I would say Skywest for the long haul. Personally I think going to Express Jet would be not be the smartest move unless you already live in base, same goes for Whisky or Eagle.

You will fly more at Republic and hold a line faster. First year you will make more at Republic.

Until flights cancel.

2nd yr pay at SKW exceeds Republic's FO top out

Look at post #40 and 42.

Thanks 123, glad someone saw that, kinda answers I was looking for. Would you happen to know the amount of days straight on reserve @ RAH? G7 told me 6 straight then two off for them.

G7 is normally 5on2 off and 5 on 3 off. It varys 6 on 1 off only if u do it to yourself swapping days to get a group off . 10 days is all you get though . Should be 11 lol

Thanks, lol

[QUOTE=LBCliving30;1485816]That all being said, GoJet or Republic? QUOTE)

Herpes or syphilis?

I hope these aren't the last 2 on your shortlist.

[QUOTE=Ultralight;1486388]Nice one. Tell us again how awesome your regional is.

[QUOTE=8hourrule;1486391]I'm not at a regional.

If I was looking at getting on with one though, GoJet, and Republic would certainly be near the bottom of my list of targets.

Republic needs to get their contact sorted out. Its been too long now and the no cancelation pay is an absolute disgrace. Especially on an unreliable aircraft such as the Q400.
According to APC, GoJet doesn't offer cancelation pay either.

How about SkyWest, ExpressJet, even Mesa?

[QUOTE=Ultralight;1486388]Your purpose on this site is? C'mon don't be that guy.

[QUOTE=LBCliving30;1486399]My purpose on this site is to let people like you know that you would be making a huge mistake by going to a regional that does not even offer cancelation pay.

Are people really offended that someone dares to compare a regional airline to an STD?

Don't be so serious. Instead, I suggest you concentrate your efforts into researching your options and comparing who is willing to offer you the best QOL, compensation, growth, commute (or lack thereof) training, contract, bases etc.

[QUOTE=Ultralight;1486401]Unless its at Republic or GoJet right?

[QUOTE=8hourrule;1486408]Right

[QUOTE=Ultralight;1486397]Skywest has cancellation pay and we get paid full time for a deadhead. It's a good place to work...for right now at least. Going to do everything to keep it that way. :D

[QUOTE=TMoney;1486411]
That's great . Everyone I know there does love it . Happy for u guys :D

[QUOTE=Ultralight;1486401]
So what is it u do ? Lol

[QUOTE=Ultralight;1486401]Trust me I've done my homework, I know what I have and what I don't and if you would go back to my original question... I'm not able to get on with everyone and its looking like either RAH or G7. For the third time.

[QUOTE=LBCliving30;1486426]
I was with a group of pilots we all split up everywhere lol it's they same just about . Find a base that's fits u . It does seem RAH does have a lot of growth coming though . As for g7 it's just no growth for seen . But movement of a company of only 500 . 5 to 10 guys leaving a month puts a dent in our system

U just have to weigh the options :D

Lol

[QUOTE=Dejavu;1486432]Thanks, kinda sounds like me and some of my buddies, just none at G7.

I was offered a Nov Class date. What are the chances of being awarded RDU as a base in the first few months? I've been commuting for quite a few years would be great to be home based for a bit. Poor roll a board goes through more wheels then a nascar on a short track.

Go-Jet new hire info
 

RDU is totally doable. Welcome aboard.

Cake walk ! RDU is a nice little base :D



Is the oct class already full ?

Welcome aboard? What, are you the flight attendant now? Why would you welcome someone to an airline that doesn't even offer cancelation pay?

The more people you "welcome" the less chance you have of getting paid what you deserve.

Why not ? U airline Jockeys talk to much crap about this and that .
It's a freaking regional get over it . Flying around ****ed at life or other people business , good times :rolleyes:

I find it interesting that some RJ pilots fiercely defend their airline like they're family or something. What's wrong with speaking the truth?

In the current environment where almost every regional is hiring, why would you condone anyone accepting a position with one that pays their pilots as little as possible and not even cover their pay when the flight gets canceled?

Considering you're a "honey badger" you take offense pretty easily don't you think?

..... And in other news, welcome! Rdu is a great base with great folks.

U want the truth . U can't handle the truth !

Lol yes and honey badger don't care .

You and you dam cancelation pay lol u have a hard on for that don't u . U must get a lot of canceled flights to be so worried about it . What a shame .


Your also telling a guy not to take a job in home base because of no cancellation pay ? Do u even fly for a regional?

Then you question our friendly pilot group when we welcome a new hire lol .

Hater gonna hate .

It is worth getting hard over. In my opinion its a safety of flight issue. It forces the scenario where there could be a mechanical issue with the aircraft and either pilot knows that if they write it up, it could well result in the flight being canceled. That means loss of up to 4 hours pay credit on an out and back.

Pay credit should never be a deciding factor when making a decision whether to write something up or not.

It could also lead to friction in the cockpit because one pilot wants to write something up but the other doesn't because it will result in the flight being canceled, resulting in lost pay credit. That's a breakdown in CRM. More realistically, both pilots agree to write up a discrepancy, the flight gets cancelled and now the whole crew is bummed out because they just got bent over through no fault of there own.

To be honest, I briefly flirted with the idea of applying for a direct entry captain position at GoJet. When I discovered that no cancelation pay was their policy I quickly put that idea to bed.

Bottom line, no cancelation pay is a safety issue, and the unions should be ashamed of themselves for allowing such a policy.

Not just GoJet. Republic has the same cheap ass rule.

Its an absolute disgrace, especially considering the pittance of a paycheck regional F.O.'s get to begin with.

I guess I see where ur coming from .

I just wouldn't fly a plane if it wasn't safe , just to keep 4hrs of pay ,
Never felt that pressure to be force or even have to question it .
Rj flying in the USA sucks period . Can't wait to get back overseas :D

Its 4hrs pay if its a one off event. Make it a weekly occurrence and it soon adds up, especially on an aircraft as temperamental as the Q400.

Its not cool, and I hope plenty of people know about it before they send off their resume.

Maybe, just maybe, if enough people turn them down, they will get the message and treat their employees right.

True but as a line holder we still get 95% of pay line guarantee.
Just sucks if u pick up open time and it gets canceled on ur there goes ur time and a half . Happened to me 2 twice last month but what can u do .

Sorry. I will do better. Can you get me a job swinging gear for you? Place sounds awesome.

Looks like John Cleese gets it!

"But what can u do" I think that's the point Ultralight has been trying to get across... Don't go to work there.

What can I do about canceled flights it's out of my control .
Is what I was referencing to .

:p

Well that's 2 down and how many to go? I'm sure you can find other flaw(s) at other Regional Airlines out there too. Seems like options are getting limited and for a second I thought life at the Regional was going to be wonderful with six figure pay and great pension. bummer :(

No cancelation pay is the weakest part of our contract.

As you may (or may not) know we are in the middle of contract negotiations. Having leg by leg CX pay is at the top of everyone's list.