Where else but RAH
02-17-2015 | 06:53 AM
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Try Piedmont... If you get in now you'll be Gold. About to add 20 EMB 120's to a small pilot group with a true flow to American.
Upgrade is about to drop to 2 years and the contract, workrules, insurance and pay are good. I'll say the most negative is our schedules as they SUCK and the fact we have outbases which make commuting a nightmare. But if you want to live in base it pretty good stuff because all our bases have a low cost of living. Plus if you get in now you'll be ahead of the RJ arrivals and flow is picking up.
RJ's should be Hub based. Piedmont is a gamble but it could be a really good one. Much better then republic hands DOWN. We are all enjoying the movement of the flow each month as pilots are leaving and the rest are moving up the latter.
Nice to see guys upgrade and hold atleast a buildup line in few months.
Upgrade is about to drop to 2 years and the contract, workrules, insurance and pay are good. I'll say the most negative is our schedules as they SUCK and the fact we have outbases which make commuting a nightmare. But if you want to live in base it pretty good stuff because all our bases have a low cost of living. Plus if you get in now you'll be ahead of the RJ arrivals and flow is picking up.
RJ's should be Hub based. Piedmont is a gamble but it could be a really good one. Much better then republic hands DOWN. We are all enjoying the movement of the flow each month as pilots are leaving and the rest are moving up the latter.
Nice to see guys upgrade and hold atleast a buildup line in few months.
Piedmont is the best choice for a regional right now hangs down. I went to PSA before the official AA/US merger and before planned growth was announced because I saw it all coming. I knew I was going to get ahead of everything. Pretty soon tons of guys will be jumping over to Piedmont similar to what's happening at PSA. Why not get ahead of everyone? Someone hired at Piedmont now will easily upgrade to the E145 in two years and flow to American in five.
02-17-2015 | 07:04 AM
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Piedmont is the best choice for a regional right now hangs down. I went to PSA before the official AA/US merger and before planned growth was announced because I saw it all coming. I knew I was going to get ahead of everything. Pretty soon tons of guys will be jumping over to Piedmont similar to what's happening at PSA. Why not get ahead of everyone? Someone hired at Piedmont now will easily upgrade to the E145 in two years and flow to American in five.
Another 9/11!! GAS PRICES!!! ISIS!! KIM FREAKIN' KARDASHIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
No one can predict the future.
Go somewhere that will give you the opportunity to leave in a few years. All the places offering "quick upgrade" or "flow" right now are decent places to work anyway. PDT, TSA, Compass, even
.....PSAOr....you could go to a "good" regional with a "great" contract(hint: the good ones aren't that much better than the bad ones) and get FO pay rates for 7 years. Hey, at least it's the "best" FO rate.
02-17-2015 | 07:19 AM
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If you want NYC I would take a serious look now at endeavor. With upgrades finally on the horizon as delta takes captains via the SSP(and people leaving for other airlines), and the highest pay for FO's in the industry for at least the next 4 years, the best delta connection travel priority, fairly good health and 401k benefits, etc. As a new hire you can almost guarantee yourself to be based at either JFK/LGA. Good luck.
Some on here say upgrades are on the horizon. Until it happens I wouldn't bet on it.
02-17-2015 | 07:25 AM
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He said in his time there, he was pushed into interviews at several airlines he had no interest in. He didn't even realize they were voluntary. People just called him and/or emailed him and said "your going here for an interview on this day". He said it often interrupted his training.
02-17-2015 | 07:28 AM
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Hi Folks,
Unfortunately I did not heed the warning many have given on this site regarding working for RAH/S5. I have been flying for Shuttle for the better part of a year now and I am looking to bail soon. I still haven't been placed in the base I was awarded through the last 2 bid awards, due to low or zero reserve levels. The contract we were all but promised to be voting on by end of first quarter 2015 seems to be coming to a screeching halt from the last few union email updates. There are so few pilots, I cant drop trips or trade for different trips in open time. I truly understand the meaning of not having cancellation pay after these last few months of winter. I really blame no body but my self. I initially focused my search on a regional airline that has a NYC/PHL base however, with Shuttle I've been having to commute anyway. So I am going to ask the million dollar question that 100 other people asked on this site. I know all regionals are basically the same. I've played in this game and the part 135 charter game for a while, however is there a regional that's looking like its going to be the place to be in the next few months, upgrades, good pay, flow, etc? Or should I go back to flying corporate charter? Again, this was a mistake I made and I am not looking to flounder here for years. Thanks
Unfortunately I did not heed the warning many have given on this site regarding working for RAH/S5. I have been flying for Shuttle for the better part of a year now and I am looking to bail soon. I still haven't been placed in the base I was awarded through the last 2 bid awards, due to low or zero reserve levels. The contract we were all but promised to be voting on by end of first quarter 2015 seems to be coming to a screeching halt from the last few union email updates. There are so few pilots, I cant drop trips or trade for different trips in open time. I truly understand the meaning of not having cancellation pay after these last few months of winter. I really blame no body but my self. I initially focused my search on a regional airline that has a NYC/PHL base however, with Shuttle I've been having to commute anyway. So I am going to ask the million dollar question that 100 other people asked on this site. I know all regionals are basically the same. I've played in this game and the part 135 charter game for a while, however is there a regional that's looking like its going to be the place to be in the next few months, upgrades, good pay, flow, etc? Or should I go back to flying corporate charter? Again, this was a mistake I made and I am not looking to flounder here for years. Thanks
02-17-2015 | 08:22 AM
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Did you sign the training agreement? Not sure if they are pursuing people that leave early for it but it may be worth it regardless to pay the prorated part back and leave if you can go somewhere else and upgrade in a year...
02-17-2015 | 09:18 AM
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Piedmont is the best choice for a regional right now hangs down. I went to PSA before the official AA/US merger and before planned growth was announced because I saw it all coming. I knew I was going to get ahead of everything. Pretty soon tons of guys will be jumping over to Piedmont similar to what's happening at PSA. Why not get ahead of everyone? Someone hired at Piedmont now will easily upgrade to the E145 in two years and flow to American in five.
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