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12-27-2006 | 07:04 PM

#11

HotMamaPilot

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From: FO - 757/767

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Originally Posted by UConnQB14

just heard thru a buddy of mine who flies the 135 for eagle that they are lowering mins to something unbelievably rediculous (and scary). whether he is right or not on the exact number, he says it is in the ballpark of 300TT and 75 Multi.
true?

It doesn't matter much. They will be flying with some of the most experienced and well trained captains in the bidness.......for 8 years or so(before they upgrade). Who cares if they only have 400 hours.

12-27-2006 | 07:10 PM

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reelbigchair

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From: 757/767 FO

yea but they're RJ captains, so they're scum right HMP? Even though there's a lot of mainline AA/TWA drivers there, they are in fact RJ pilots, so they are just wrecking the industry. They should've turned those jobs down! What self respecting mainline driver would willingly fly a RJ. They should've immediately went to Colgan or Big Sky to fly a prop. Only there can you be a self respecting regional pilot. Btw, still waiting for that response on that other thread.

12-27-2006 | 07:50 PM

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SharkyBN584

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Originally Posted by DMEarc

How hungry? Are we really talking about 300 hour regional FOs?

ASA has/had them (or so the ASA CA roommate tells me). Personally, I'd love to see a flight school motto that says "Building a bridge program one ASAP report at a time."

12-28-2006 | 05:11 AM

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ghilis101

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From: B-717 FO / C-17 AC

all of AMR sucks. as a side note, when you jumpseat on big american, they never give you first class even if its wide open. every other airline gives jumpseaters a lot more respect. i hate all of AMR

12-28-2006 | 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ghilis101

all of AMR sucks. as a side note, when you jumpseat on big american, they never give you first class even if its wide open. every other airline gives jumpseaters a lot more respect. i hate all of AMR

All of the AWAC guys that commute on AA from DFW/STL/ORD/DCA must have been exceptions then...

When I worked for Corporate Airlines, I hated AMR with all my heart as well. However, I flew AA a few times in the spring (military orders & my honeymoon) and AA customer service went totally above and beyond and provided me excellent service in the face of multiple equipment mechanicals. Now, as a paying passenger, American is my very first choice.

12-28-2006 | 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ghilis101

all of AMR sucks. as a side note, when you jumpseat on big american, they never give you first class even if its wide open. every other airline gives jumpseaters a lot more respect. i hate all of AMR

This has been my experience too, but I got a ride on eagle this week (SWA was late) and the CSR, FA, and pilots were all really nice about. Never say never...