Web265

Just left the schoolhouse, they are still saying it with no specifics. AG did come in and do a short talk, she was asked and did say it was for planned growth, but again, she didn't go any further than that.

KCaviator

I’m not sure what people don’t understand about this “growth” situation. There are ONLY two ways we can take those aircraft as additional growth:

1) Scope relief
2) Someone loses flying

#1 doesn’t appear as if it’s going to happen, nor should anyone be hoping for that.

#2 also appears less likely now that GoJet was saved by the CRJ550 deal. The only logical airline we could possibly take flying from in the future would be Compass. And even then, they don’t operate anywhere close to 100 aircraft.

The CRJ550 could allow the possibility of adding larger RJs, so that’s something to watch. Also, we could technically operate those planes for someone other than the Big 3, but again, that seems unlikely.

I’m not trying to be negative. I actually like my job and I think Republic is a fine place to work. But I think the picture that is being painted in regards to our future is much brighter than it actually is.

Web265

Or what they do understand....

I wasn’t making an argument either way, just reporting what’s being said by those supposedly “in the know”.



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IDrive175

Not disagreeing with this, just adding info... the published articles quote BB as saying this jet order “positions Republic to compete for the more than 300 regional aircraft we anticipate being up for bid during the next five years as existing flying agreements expire with our global codeshare partners.” No idea what 300+ regional aircraft he’s talking about, but I wouldn’t be surprised if some kind of initial agreement has been made with codeshare partner(s) to take someone else’s flying. I also wouldn’t be terribly surprised if none of that happens lol

Goose Lives

We are sitting on a ton of cash and will take Compass if it's still a good look when the time is right IMO. TSH lost their chances of selling all 3 certs a long time ago. Also, keep in mind other Ejet contracts will be expiring this year and next for some other people (Mesa). We have the staffing to take those quickly and the reliability numbers to back us as a good quick and ready solution.

...but then again it's all speculation and we really have no clue what's going on behind closed doors till it happens. All I know if Befford wants to go head to head with SKW and sitting here burning money on new planes and pilots that aren't going to fly isn't something he probably intends to do.

TangoIndiaMike1

Say hello to the new erj 550!



https://www.flightglobal.com/news/ar...on-pla-425557/




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SoFloFlyer

Where are RAH pilots going? Heard that since the big 3 usually don’t hire from RAH, pilots tend to move onto JB, SW, Atlas, etc...

Would it be fair to say that a person should choose another regional to a higher chance at going to the big 3?

Disclaimer: I’m jot bashing the company or the pilot group. Have lots of friends there and my interaction with the company has been nothing, but positive. Just trying to get a feel for career progression after RAH.

stabapch

To be blunt and honest, if you’re going to believe that any air carrier is going to turn down your application because of a specific prior air carrier listed, over any lack of personal attribution’s provided on your resume, this probably isn’t the right career for you. You define yourself, you make the effort and you get yourself hired. Republic’s name will not help you, nor hurt you. Either will any other regional outside of the 10-year flows.

Republic pilots go to any of the Big 6, like any other qualified applicants. I can tell you first hand this rumor has been going on since 2008, maybe longer. Rather than criticizing yourself when you get no call from a legacy, people find it easier to base assumptions on useless/groundless statistics provided by the union. These stats are published from pilots that choose to VOLUNTEER their info to them, like any other carrier.

It’s a baseless rumor, that’s all it is.

SoFloFlyer

I get your point, but that only answer the second part of my question. Still looking for answers on part one of my question.

Truthfully, I get the whole define yourself and whatever else, but I’m trying to figure out the “why” to the “what” and your reply didn’t help much.

To add to my hunch, upgrade at RAH is a slightly longer than other regionals (for obvious reasons), so becoming a check airman would also take a bit longer compared to other companies. This would be my guess, but I could be wrong.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

JayD

Try rereading his post. The first sentence of the second paragraph answers your first question.