Another Newbe, looking for free advice
08-26-2015 | 12:09 PM
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If you want to go to envoy wait and interview in late Nov, early Dec. The 175 is going to be based out of DFW.
Current FOs cannot bid Jet to Jet so the 175 will go JR early next year. That would mean short reserve, home based for you. Seems to me that you could be the Sr guy in class. The guys in the E-175 now should upgrade in the next 6 months.
Envoy flying benefits are same as AA employees.
Good luck with your decision, we all know how hard it is looking for a regional to work.
Current FOs cannot bid Jet to Jet so the 175 will go JR early next year. That would mean short reserve, home based for you. Seems to me that you could be the Sr guy in class. The guys in the E-175 now should upgrade in the next 6 months.
Envoy flying benefits are same as AA employees.
Good luck with your decision, we all know how hard it is looking for a regional to work.
08-30-2015 | 04:44 AM
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^^^This times ten! Only you will know what is best for you and your personal situation. It seems things in this industry are turning a corner for the better, but the reality is that it still sucks and the RLA will always have us by the balls. Bottom line: There is no "best" regional out there, only the one that works for you to get yourself to whatever is next on the career path. As previously stated, the koolaid drinkers will try and sell you anything on here for purely selfish reasons.
Do your research and look up any old contacts you may have who are still at the regionals. First hand knowledge from people you know and trust is invaluable. Be careful what you read on this forum as it is 90% b*tching and 10% actual useful info. And that is on a good day.
Do your research and look up any old contacts you may have who are still at the regionals. First hand knowledge from people you know and trust is invaluable. Be careful what you read on this forum as it is 90% b*tching and 10% actual useful info. And that is on a good day.
09-01-2015 | 01:03 PM
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Thanks everyone. I have several interviews, I will see how it looks after that.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
09-01-2015 | 04:33 PM
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[RUN FOREST RUN!!!!!
QUOTE=The CMS289;1956857]I totally know you get what you pay for but here goes.
Was hired before, had a 9/20 class date, 9/11 happened, was told DO NOT SHOW UP AT CLASS, haha
So did some other stuff, added a few more degrees, then hated everything and got back into flying in 2007. Most recently business owner and flying low level aerial inspections as a pilot (partnership I own 50% of the company) but due to not being paid by more than one company I sub contract for, and most recently eating 40k on some of my flying, I am sick of it and really always wanted to do the airline thing so figured why not. I will still receive a nice check from my company, my wife does well, she and I are almost debt free (some on the house) and money is comfortable, all cars/trucks/toys paid for ect. DFW will be home for forseeable future.
So, ATP, COMM ASEL, Inst, CFI, CFII, MEI CFIG A&P.
Degrees in engineering, finance, accounting, aviation science.
8000+ hours fixed wing, 1200 multi, under 100 jet, plus rotor stuff.
I updated my application and since I had targeted express jet, trans states, and a couple others back in 2001 I guess they got the updates and within minutes got emails and phone calls, it was kinda nuts. I took contact info and said I would contact them later this week.
So, I was hired with express jet way back in 2001, but it seems they are way over staffed, 2007 last hire date for upgrade? Lots of people sitting reserve for some time.
So, in short, well not short, I am looking for a few opinions on which companies I should look into and interview with. I only want jet operators, DFW would be nice but I do not care, can buy/rent something anywhere. Shorter upgrade would be better. I do not know of I will go major or stay regional, I have many friends at FedEx, AA, and Southwest so who knows, that is a choice for another day.
I look forward to your help.[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=The CMS289;1956857]I totally know you get what you pay for but here goes.
Was hired before, had a 9/20 class date, 9/11 happened, was told DO NOT SHOW UP AT CLASS, haha
So did some other stuff, added a few more degrees, then hated everything and got back into flying in 2007. Most recently business owner and flying low level aerial inspections as a pilot (partnership I own 50% of the company) but due to not being paid by more than one company I sub contract for, and most recently eating 40k on some of my flying, I am sick of it and really always wanted to do the airline thing so figured why not. I will still receive a nice check from my company, my wife does well, she and I are almost debt free (some on the house) and money is comfortable, all cars/trucks/toys paid for ect. DFW will be home for forseeable future.
So, ATP, COMM ASEL, Inst, CFI, CFII, MEI CFIG A&P.
Degrees in engineering, finance, accounting, aviation science.
8000+ hours fixed wing, 1200 multi, under 100 jet, plus rotor stuff.
I updated my application and since I had targeted express jet, trans states, and a couple others back in 2001 I guess they got the updates and within minutes got emails and phone calls, it was kinda nuts. I took contact info and said I would contact them later this week.
So, I was hired with express jet way back in 2001, but it seems they are way over staffed, 2007 last hire date for upgrade? Lots of people sitting reserve for some time.
So, in short, well not short, I am looking for a few opinions on which companies I should look into and interview with. I only want jet operators, DFW would be nice but I do not care, can buy/rent something anywhere. Shorter upgrade would be better. I do not know of I will go major or stay regional, I have many friends at FedEx, AA, and Southwest so who knows, that is a choice for another day.
I look forward to your help.[/QUOTE]
09-01-2015 | 04:37 PM
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Run run as fast you you can catch me im the ginger bread man!!
Run forest run!!!
Something bit me!!!
You got knocked the f$$ked out man!!!!
Run forest run!!!
Something bit me!!!
You got knocked the f$$ked out man!!!!
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