9E's Retention Bonus - A Mirage in the Desert
#32
And where exactly do the single seat Mavericks fit in? They have lots of experience flying in the 121 arena, multiple legs, crm, understanding and applying ops specs, blah blah blah. Oh wait that's the unqualified regional FO.
No disrespect for the mil guys, I have a lot of close friends who were former navy and Air Force pilots. But the above comments are unbelievable.
No disrespect for the mil guys, I have a lot of close friends who were former navy and Air Force pilots. But the above comments are unbelievable.
#33
Wow, where to begin. First off I DO want all Regional Pilots to have a shot at a Major, after they've been in command that is. I don't understand why you think I'm being elitist by wanting the most qualified candidates interviewing for mainline. You do NOT do the same job as an FO, you are delusional if you think you do. Flying the jet is the easiest thing you'll ever do as a Captain. As an FO for all intents and purposes you are along for the ride. The Captain signs for the jet, the buck stops with him in the decision making process. Go, no go, fuel/Mel issues., unruly passengers, medical emergencies, de-icing decisions, setting the tone in the cockpit and CRM not with just the FO who might be 1 day off of OE or a 7 year Gen X'er with an entitlement attitude that you're sitting in his seat., FA's, gate agents and untold other responsibilities that are all on the CAPTAINS shoulders and NOT the FO.
I for one don't want an RJ FO getting hired next year with Zero TPIC and 5 years from now his first command is at mainline in a MD88 in LGA with a newhire FO in a snowstorm with 3-4 Mel's.
No sir, wait your turn. Upgrade and get some REAL experience then get in line for a job. No where'd I say you weren't worthy, I said you're not experienced enough. I'd love to see all the flying brough in house and flown by mainline Pilots who've been properly vetted and qualified. Right now that includes TPIC. Don't like it? Apply elsewhere.
I for one don't want an RJ FO getting hired next year with Zero TPIC and 5 years from now his first command is at mainline in a MD88 in LGA with a newhire FO in a snowstorm with 3-4 Mel's.
No sir, wait your turn. Upgrade and get some REAL experience then get in line for a job. No where'd I say you weren't worthy, I said you're not experienced enough. I'd love to see all the flying brough in house and flown by mainline Pilots who've been properly vetted and qualified. Right now that includes TPIC. Don't like it? Apply elsewhere.
You're the reason why so many mainline pilots have such horrible reputations and why you are chided and made fun of on guard and in the terminal over and over and over again. People like you offer nothing to society except a huge ego and and the acute ability to make everyone around you absolutely miserable with your baseless opinions and general statements that make little to no sense.
I'm sure that before you made it to mainline you put in thousands upon thousands of hours in the trenches of some horrible regional or fly by night cargo operator flying airplanes with no autopilot in severe weather for $25.00/day with no per diem and in that time was NEVER given a lucky break in your career by getting quick upgrade and/or having a lucky seniority position during a massive growth period. If you were former military then I'm sure you entered the part 121 world knowing FAR MORE about an airline operation than a 121 RJ FO with 5,000 hours SIC will ever know, because, after all, according to you, the only worthwhile time is PIC time...SICs just sit there barely able to fly the airplane, let alone make a decision. You're a disgusting person and you're likely hated by just about everyone you come in contact with.
PS: I bet you're the kind of person who when asking for a Jumpseat you completely and totally ignore the FO...after all, he/she is a total idiot, right? Why shake their hand and introduce yourself? They aren't apart of the crew at all, in fact the flight attendant knows more than the lowly FO.
#34
You're the reason why so many mainline pilots have such horrible reputations and why you are chided and made fun of on guard and in the terminal over and over and over again. People like you offer nothing to society except a huge ego and and the acute ability to make everyone around you absolutely miserable with your baseless opinions and general statements that make little to no sense.
I'm sure that before you made it to mainline you put in thousands upon thousands of hours in the trenches of some horrible regional or fly by night cargo operator flying airplanes with no autopilot in severe weather for $25.00/day with no per diem and in that time was NEVER given a lucky break in your career by getting quick upgrade and/or having a lucky seniority position during a massive growth period. If you were former military then I'm sure you entered the part 121 world knowing FAR MORE about an airline operation than a 121 RJ FO with 5,000 hours SIC will ever know, because, after all, according to you, the only worthwhile time is PIC time...SICs just sit there barely able to fly the airplane, let alone make a decision. You're a disgusting person and you're likely hated by just about everyone you come in contact with.
PS: I bet you're the kind of person who when asking for a Jumpseat you completely and totally ignore the FO...after all, he/she is a total idiot, right? Why shake their hand and introduce yourself? They aren't apart of the crew at all, in fact the flight attendant knows more than the lowly FO.
I'm sure that before you made it to mainline you put in thousands upon thousands of hours in the trenches of some horrible regional or fly by night cargo operator flying airplanes with no autopilot in severe weather for $25.00/day with no per diem and in that time was NEVER given a lucky break in your career by getting quick upgrade and/or having a lucky seniority position during a massive growth period. If you were former military then I'm sure you entered the part 121 world knowing FAR MORE about an airline operation than a 121 RJ FO with 5,000 hours SIC will ever know, because, after all, according to you, the only worthwhile time is PIC time...SICs just sit there barely able to fly the airplane, let alone make a decision. You're a disgusting person and you're likely hated by just about everyone you come in contact with.
PS: I bet you're the kind of person who when asking for a Jumpseat you completely and totally ignore the FO...after all, he/she is a total idiot, right? Why shake their hand and introduce yourself? They aren't apart of the crew at all, in fact the flight attendant knows more than the lowly FO.
#36
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: CRJ CA
Posts: 72
We do not know if 9E will be Comaired.
We do not know what the plans for 9E are.
We can only go by what suits our needs now.
We can not rely on promises to position ourselves for the future. A flow might disappear. You can only take those actions that make sense now, or actions that may help you in the future but cannot be taken away. For instance, PIC time you acquire now may help you get hired in the future and once you have it, it is not lost in a bankruptcy or "wind down" as promises are.
The self proclaimed mainline pilot who says that "FOs are just along for the ride" is obviously an idiot, delusional, emotionally immature, and a below average leader.
I agree that PIC time helps develop a pilot's skills. I agree that it helps him to be a better FO, having seen the job from another perspective. Perhaps mainline should hire regional PICs before hiring regional SICs? I'm sorry that mainline interviews and rejects so many PICs and then is reduced to interviewing regional SICs far sooner then they ought to have and before they have a chance to upgrade. That is a problem caused by mainline, who were in control of the big picture the entire time. Want mainline new hires to have PIC time? Tell mainline to go back and hire the PICs with flawless records and tons of experience that they already rejected.
We do not know what the plans for 9E are.
We can only go by what suits our needs now.
We can not rely on promises to position ourselves for the future. A flow might disappear. You can only take those actions that make sense now, or actions that may help you in the future but cannot be taken away. For instance, PIC time you acquire now may help you get hired in the future and once you have it, it is not lost in a bankruptcy or "wind down" as promises are.
The self proclaimed mainline pilot who says that "FOs are just along for the ride" is obviously an idiot, delusional, emotionally immature, and a below average leader.
I agree that PIC time helps develop a pilot's skills. I agree that it helps him to be a better FO, having seen the job from another perspective. Perhaps mainline should hire regional PICs before hiring regional SICs? I'm sorry that mainline interviews and rejects so many PICs and then is reduced to interviewing regional SICs far sooner then they ought to have and before they have a chance to upgrade. That is a problem caused by mainline, who were in control of the big picture the entire time. Want mainline new hires to have PIC time? Tell mainline to go back and hire the PICs with flawless records and tons of experience that they already rejected.
#37
You're the reason why so many mainline pilots have such horrible reputations and why you are chided and made fun of on guard and in the terminal over and over and over again. People like you offer nothing to society except a huge ego and and the acute ability to make everyone around you absolutely miserable with your baseless opinions and general statements that make little to no sense.
I'm sure that before you made it to mainline you put in thousands upon thousands of hours in the trenches of some horrible regional or fly by night cargo operator flying airplanes with no autopilot in severe weather for $25.00/day with no per diem and in that time was NEVER given a lucky break in your career by getting quick upgrade and/or having a lucky seniority position during a massive growth period. If you were former military then I'm sure you entered the part 121 world knowing FAR MORE about an airline operation than a 121 RJ FO with 5,000 hours SIC will ever know, because, after all, according to you, the only worthwhile time is PIC time...SICs just sit there barely able to fly the airplane, let alone make a decision. You're a disgusting person and you're likely hated by just about everyone you come in contact with.
PS: I bet you're the kind of person who when asking for a Jumpseat you completely and totally ignore the FO...after all, he/she is a total idiot, right? Why shake their hand and introduce yourself? They aren't apart of the crew at all, in fact the flight attendant knows more than the lowly FO.
I'm sure that before you made it to mainline you put in thousands upon thousands of hours in the trenches of some horrible regional or fly by night cargo operator flying airplanes with no autopilot in severe weather for $25.00/day with no per diem and in that time was NEVER given a lucky break in your career by getting quick upgrade and/or having a lucky seniority position during a massive growth period. If you were former military then I'm sure you entered the part 121 world knowing FAR MORE about an airline operation than a 121 RJ FO with 5,000 hours SIC will ever know, because, after all, according to you, the only worthwhile time is PIC time...SICs just sit there barely able to fly the airplane, let alone make a decision. You're a disgusting person and you're likely hated by just about everyone you come in contact with.
PS: I bet you're the kind of person who when asking for a Jumpseat you completely and totally ignore the FO...after all, he/she is a total idiot, right? Why shake their hand and introduce yourself? They aren't apart of the crew at all, in fact the flight attendant knows more than the lowly FO.
I tell others "you know why I'm a captain? Because I'm very fortunate to get hired when I did - that's why!" Seniority in this environment is what gets a person in this a spot in the left seat - not so much expertise. Needless to say there are some who don't make the cut as captain. There are some who shouldn't be captain, but they are due to seniority giving them that capability to hold. There are some who are very good at being captain, and there are some who would be good at it and can't hold it.
My first year as a captain was a big learning curve, but what is the difference in being a captain on a 717 Vs a Crj-9 Other than a few more passengers? What makes a good captain is if they have the management skills, have built a good foundation in their training, good flying skills, and good decision making. Nothing can take the place of actually doing it, but we all can do it well if we build a good foundation.
Just my professional opinion as a six+ year left seat driver.
#38
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,201
All of you 121 regional CAs that responded to this guy: you are the ones who let guys like me learn to make decisions, even as an FO. Thanks, you are top notch folks. For every CA I ever flew with that taught me what not to do, each of you taught 10x that amount. hope you guys have moved on or do soon.
#39
I recently moved on from the left seat of a regional to a major. After spending over 7 years in the right seat and a year left seat, I can tell you from experience your ASSumptions are way off base.
Even though your statements are directed at others, you are shining the light on your lack of experience, confidence, or prospective. Try worrying more about yourself. You have plenty to work on.
#40
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Joined APC: Nov 2011
Position: One with wings
Posts: 332
While I could have used more tact in my description of an FO's responsibilities, what I was trying to point out is that the Captain is the one that ultimately calls the shots, in the end someone is the decision maker after gathering all relevant information and opinions utilizing CRM. You don't get that experience as an FO, sorry you simply don't. I stand by my opinion that the Regional Captains that have over a decade experience and have been stagnated deserve a shot at an interview before an FO with no TPIC.
I could care less what you think of me personally. But all the responses smack of a spoiled brat entitlement attitude. I've been an RJ FO for 7 years and I want my mainline job NOW and I'm going to kick and scream if I don't get it....Freakin grow up, grow a set and wait your turn like your Captains have....
I could care less what you think of me personally. But all the responses smack of a spoiled brat entitlement attitude. I've been an RJ FO for 7 years and I want my mainline job NOW and I'm going to kick and scream if I don't get it....Freakin grow up, grow a set and wait your turn like your Captains have....
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