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Originally Posted by fortyeight
(Post 2814092)
Not even new flying. Existing flying as well. ORD is a shell of what it once was due to Skywest and Envoy taking all of the Delta and American flying. Just a few years ago Republic was one of, if not the largest regional carriers in Chicago. Now we’re down to 34 daily departures. Skywest continues to grow in LGA and Republic can’t get west of the freaking Mississippi. I honestly don’t remember the last time I flew to a state that even borders the Mississippi.
Republic is just too expensive. That’s all there is to it. If the codeshare partners really cared about performance and reliability it would be Republic coast to coast, not Skywest. It’s all about money and that’s been made 100% clear this last year with Skywest’s presence only growing on the east. Only a matter of time until they get their hands on some American 170’s... and as soon as that happens well, good luck Republic lol. Hope you had fun being the BEST. If anyone thinks those 100 170’s are actually coming for growth opportunities I’ve got a bridge for sale. Republic is a joke. If I were a pilot trying to decide which regional to spend the next 5 years at I’d stay as far away from RPA as possible. |
Originally Posted by Viking6
(Post 2811107)
The FO I was flying with had it, but I believe it was pilot-to-pilot podcast. I’m sure the company has a link somewhere to it as well.
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Originally Posted by JayD
(Post 2811235)
I think this is the link for it:
https://pilottopilot.libsyn.com/lift-academy |
Originally Posted by fortyeight
(Post 2814092)
Not even new flying. Existing flying as well. ORD is a shell of what it once was due to Skywest and Envoy taking all of the Delta and American flying. Just a few years ago Republic was one of, if not the largest regional carriers in Chicago. Now we’re down to 34 daily departures. Skywest continues to grow in LGA and Republic can’t get west of the freaking Mississippi. I honestly don’t remember the last time I flew to a state that even borders the Mississippi.
Republic is just too expensive. That’s all there is to it. If the codeshare partners really cared about performance and reliability it would be Republic coast to coast, not Skywest. It’s all about money and that’s been made 100% clear this last year with Skywest’s presence only growing on the east. Only a matter of time until they get their hands on some American 170’s... and as soon as that happens well, good luck Republic lol. Hope you had fun being the BEST. If anyone thinks those 100 170’s are actually coming for growth opportunities I’ve got a bridge for sale. Republic is a joke. If I were a pilot trying to decide which regional to spend the next 5 years at I’d stay as far away from RPA as possible. |
Originally Posted by itsmytime
(Post 2814308)
Strange to see a republic pilot on here that isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Other than kcaviator, every other republic pilot on this forum would have you thinking its as good as a mainline job. Heck, the guys in the majors forum have more gripes than Republic pilots.
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Originally Posted by itsmytime
(Post 2814308)
Strange to see a republic pilot on here that isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Other than kcaviator, every other republic pilot on this forum would have you thinking its as good as a mainline job. Heck, the guys in the majors forum have more gripes than Republic pilots.
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Originally Posted by Meow1215
(Post 2814003)
Read above post... slowly it will make more sense. Endeavor is also hardly in a Comair position. That whole autonomy thing played it pretty big role.
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Originally Posted by stabapch
(Post 2814452)
I’m not all “sunshine and rainbows” but I have no gripes about Republic. Pilots in general just complain about EVERYTHING no matter how many digits are on the paycheck. I had a DPE years ago who was a United FO *****ing about his future trip to somewhere in Asia was a ****hole....he worked one trip a month.... It ain’t the company it’s your OWN perspective on life, blame YOURSELF! Unions are at fault for this because they make you believe you always deserve more for giving NOTHING more to your employer. Reality check for those that never worked outside of an aviation career...you have to put in to get out! Welcome to life outside of socialism! Millennials have this problem...expecting more for nothing in return. RPA is a great company to fly for, but be careful if you say that you’re automatically tagged as a “company pilot”.... If you don’t like it, remember YOU choose to stay here!
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Originally Posted by stabapch
(Post 2814459)
If you’re one to agree that YX is owned by their partners then let’s start here. Republic has invested and is currently very successful in a flight training school (LIFT) that ensures graduates get 5 years min at YX by contract. This means a constant flow of pilots to make it simple for ya. BRAND NEW facility with BRAND NEW advanced aircraft, 40 something to be exact. Oh that must mean that the “partners” aka majors must have invested in this by default since they “own” YX right? Hmmmm... Now I’m not a business major, economist or whatever but that tells me YX has somewhat of a constant future providing feeds to their partners. BB and the executive team have been around and turned around a failing company since year 2000 and they’ve been through it ALL! The result to this day? A growing, NOT shrinking airline. I’m not sure if you’re an EDV guy but in the words of my CEO, “god bless ya” because YX and OO are taking on more DL flying while EDV is losing it.......RED FLAG!!! Hopefully you have apps in somewhere else other than DL since you ain’t worthy of a flow despite being “100 percent owned” by DL. There’s no negative times in sight for YX, again the executive team has been around for almost 20 years and we are still continuing to fill classes a year plus out...there hasn’t been a “oh **** stop hiring people because things ain’t looking to good” yet, despite some select regionals that have this issue now...compass liquidation.... oops.
And EDV shrinking, that’s funny. I will admit though, I have seen more OO 175s in LGA than YX ones lately. Maybe it’s just coincidence. And to help you out, yeah I’m a 9E guy. No, apps are not out. No intent too either, I had my chance for NW back in 01. Unfortunately right place at the wrong time. |
Originally Posted by Meow1215
(Post 2814565)
You got pretty good batch of koolaid huh? Guessing you are either just on property or in the last 18 months.
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