Does Eagle really only require 200 XC?
#16
Bzzt and RJ Pilot thinks that eagle is sinking, blah blah blah. No new planes, being divested and more blah blah blah.
They will never tell you that we are losing a lot of pilots to other companies (LCC and Legacy airlines), we do have pilots flowing into AA indefinitely. In my view, you will not upgrade that fast, but will have constant movement.
If you want to come to eagle, just apply and do a good interview. You will see a lot of doom and gloom here at APC.
Take everything with a grain of salt.
#17
Honestly, kids, do we have to? I find it constructive to hear the negatives, because just like you, I'm probably not going to stop flying and become a Christmas elf because the regionals are a known quantity of suck. I'll tell you what isn't constructive or helpful: condescending orations on the state of the industry from the wrong seat of an RJ.
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Honestly, kids, do we have to? I find it constructive to hear the negatives, because just like you, I'm probably not going to stop flying and become a Christmas elf because the regionals are a known quantity of suck. I'll tell you what isn't constructive or helpful: condescending orations on the state of the industry from the wrong seat of an RJ. 

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Eagle is shrinking, that is not disputed by anyone including the union and company. What the final fleet plan is, who knows?
Yes we are losing people to other airlines and my seniority number has gotten better over the last 3 years however, my relative seniority has not changed since we declared bankruptcy. What this means is that while people are leaving you will not be upgrading even relatively quickly due to the list shrinking from both top and bottom + the loss of aircraft.
We have closed bases in Boston, San Juan, and Los Angeles all in recent memory. Currently Republic is taking a large part of the Chicago flying. While I'm not saying Chicago is closing I am saying that you can't count on bases staying open at Eagle, or any other regional carrier for that matter.
Another concessionary offer will soon be coming from the company, so our contract could be worse by the time you're on line, also PBS is about to be shoved down our throats which will adversely affect your quality of life.
In summation there are better places to apply currently no matter where you live in the country. What you need to ask yourself is what does Eagle have that is better than other regionals. Other than our travel arrangement I can't give you a positive for this company. My advice is do your research and find a place with either a quick upgrade or a contract you could conceivably live with for the duration of your career. I don't believe Eagle offers either of those things.
As to a divestiture that is off the table unfortunately. Divestiture was our best chance of success but unfortunately AMR tanked prior to is accomplishing that goal.
Yes we are losing people to other airlines and my seniority number has gotten better over the last 3 years however, my relative seniority has not changed since we declared bankruptcy. What this means is that while people are leaving you will not be upgrading even relatively quickly due to the list shrinking from both top and bottom + the loss of aircraft.
We have closed bases in Boston, San Juan, and Los Angeles all in recent memory. Currently Republic is taking a large part of the Chicago flying. While I'm not saying Chicago is closing I am saying that you can't count on bases staying open at Eagle, or any other regional carrier for that matter.
Another concessionary offer will soon be coming from the company, so our contract could be worse by the time you're on line, also PBS is about to be shoved down our throats which will adversely affect your quality of life.
In summation there are better places to apply currently no matter where you live in the country. What you need to ask yourself is what does Eagle have that is better than other regionals. Other than our travel arrangement I can't give you a positive for this company. My advice is do your research and find a place with either a quick upgrade or a contract you could conceivably live with for the duration of your career. I don't believe Eagle offers either of those things.
As to a divestiture that is off the table unfortunately. Divestiture was our best chance of success but unfortunately AMR tanked prior to is accomplishing that goal.
Last edited by Bzzt; 11-28-2013 at 07:54 AM.
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