How's life based in MCI & working at Republic
05-02-2019, 01:46 PM
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How's life based in MCI & working at Republic
Hey all, long-time lurker and first time poster here!
I'm a KC native and probably 2-4 years from from 1500 hrs depending on if and how aggressively I approach a career change to becoming a pilot. Still working through ratings...but considering ramping things up...
The wife and I were discussing job options if we were to stay in KC, which came down to the goal of getting on with Airshare or the regional's at Republic to stay home-based. If it helps, I'm 37 and we have 2 kids (9 & 4) with family here, but also not opposed to moving. Currently employed and paid very well, but 100% only staying in the current industry until I can get out.
I've got friends in aviation, including some at Airshare, that have presented challenges/benefits that I may face, especially on the fractional side. However, I have not talked to anyone directly that works at Republic.
The point of this post is because I'm weighing several factors right now on whether I train & build hours casually with the aim for fractional side OR get through training/hours ASAP in hopes to land at a regional sooner so that I better my chances to get to a major/LLC some day. This mean dumping significantly more time/$ in per month.
I went into this thinking I definitely only want to fly charter/fractional, but I've lately been considering the airline route.
The wife was curious what a pilot's life was like based in KC for Republic. Which peaked my curiosity...
Granted, it would be a few years out, but I'm curious was life is currently like at Republic for those based in KC and what, if any, thoughts are on the future of Republic in Kansas City?
Is the experience like other bases or does KC add a twist for any reason?
What are chances and how long could it take to get based in KC?
Any and all feedback is appreciated!!!!
I'm a KC native and probably 2-4 years from from 1500 hrs depending on if and how aggressively I approach a career change to becoming a pilot. Still working through ratings...but considering ramping things up...
The wife and I were discussing job options if we were to stay in KC, which came down to the goal of getting on with Airshare or the regional's at Republic to stay home-based. If it helps, I'm 37 and we have 2 kids (9 & 4) with family here, but also not opposed to moving. Currently employed and paid very well, but 100% only staying in the current industry until I can get out.
I've got friends in aviation, including some at Airshare, that have presented challenges/benefits that I may face, especially on the fractional side. However, I have not talked to anyone directly that works at Republic.
The point of this post is because I'm weighing several factors right now on whether I train & build hours casually with the aim for fractional side OR get through training/hours ASAP in hopes to land at a regional sooner so that I better my chances to get to a major/LLC some day. This mean dumping significantly more time/$ in per month.
I went into this thinking I definitely only want to fly charter/fractional, but I've lately been considering the airline route.
The wife was curious what a pilot's life was like based in KC for Republic. Which peaked my curiosity...
Granted, it would be a few years out, but I'm curious was life is currently like at Republic for those based in KC and what, if any, thoughts are on the future of Republic in Kansas City?
Is the experience like other bases or does KC add a twist for any reason?
What are chances and how long could it take to get based in KC?
Any and all feedback is appreciated!!!!
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05-02-2019, 07:53 PM
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MCI is just like any other base. You bid for your schedule and fly trips out of MCI. Trips usually start early morning since it's an outstation and returning late at the end of your pairing. Republic is a great place to work, however, in the regional game we have no idea how things are gonna be in a few months let alone 4 years down the line, so it's hard to give you a straight answer.
I've worked both fractional and airlines. With fractional you have a set schedule which is nice. You can plan things months in advance and not have to worry about bidding lines. Downside to the schedule is you're gone 7 or 8 days at a time. You do all the flight planning, catering, cleaning, lavs, etc. yourself. A plus for the airlines is you just show up and fly the airplane. Another good fractional perk is you get to keep hotel points and Atlantic/Signature points. That's a good $2k a year or more depending on what you fly and how much gas you can take. I used it to buy Christmas presents.
Really they both are good choices and you have to do the weighing yourself. Just hope things are as good in 4 years as they are now.
I've worked both fractional and airlines. With fractional you have a set schedule which is nice. You can plan things months in advance and not have to worry about bidding lines. Downside to the schedule is you're gone 7 or 8 days at a time. You do all the flight planning, catering, cleaning, lavs, etc. yourself. A plus for the airlines is you just show up and fly the airplane. Another good fractional perk is you get to keep hotel points and Atlantic/Signature points. That's a good $2k a year or more depending on what you fly and how much gas you can take. I used it to buy Christmas presents.
Really they both are good choices and you have to do the weighing yourself. Just hope things are as good in 4 years as they are now.
05-03-2019, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by UnbeatenPath
MCI is just like any other base. You bid for your schedule and fly trips out of MCI. Trips usually start early morning since it's an outstation and returning late at the end of your pairing. Republic is a great place to work, however, in the regional game we have no idea how things are gonna be in a few months let alone 4 years down the line, so it's hard to give you a straight answer.
I've worked both fractional and airlines. With fractional you have a set schedule which is nice. You can plan things months in advance and not have to worry about bidding lines. Downside to the schedule is you're gone 7 or 8 days at a time. You do all the flight planning, catering, cleaning, lavs, etc. yourself. A plus for the airlines is you just show up and fly the airplane. Another good fractional perk is you get to keep hotel points and Atlantic/Signature points. That's a good $2k a year or more depending on what you fly and how much gas you can take. I used it to buy Christmas presents.
Really they both are good choices and you have to do the weighing yourself. Just hope things are as good in 4 years as they are now.
I've worked both fractional and airlines. With fractional you have a set schedule which is nice. You can plan things months in advance and not have to worry about bidding lines. Downside to the schedule is you're gone 7 or 8 days at a time. You do all the flight planning, catering, cleaning, lavs, etc. yourself. A plus for the airlines is you just show up and fly the airplane. Another good fractional perk is you get to keep hotel points and Atlantic/Signature points. That's a good $2k a year or more depending on what you fly and how much gas you can take. I used it to buy Christmas presents.
Really they both are good choices and you have to do the weighing yourself. Just hope things are as good in 4 years as they are now.
I assume you are at Republic now and came from a fractional. Mind sharing the motivation behind that move?
05-03-2019, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dckpck
living in home base is like gold bro! even reserve
Yes it is. With Airshare, it’s sure thing from the beginning because you’d be hired straight in to your desired domicile. Not sure how it works when you are upgrade eligible. I suspect the seniority required to upgrade in each base is different, much like at the airlines.
MCI isn’t a junior base at Republic so you will have to commute for 3-6 months. That’s not too bad; that would be worth it. In the left seat, it’s usually in the top 3 most senior bases, and to get it I’d expect 2.5-3 years, then a couple more years on reserve.
05-03-2019, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by greendotplus10
Yes it is. With Airshare, it’s sure thing from the beginning because you’d be hired straight in to your desired domicile. Not sure how it works when you are upgrade eligible. I suspect the seniority required to upgrade in each base is different, much like at the airlines.
MCI isn’t a junior base at Republic so you will have to commute for 3-6 months. That’s not too bad; that would be worth it. In the left seat, it’s usually in the top 3 most senior bases, and to get it I’d expect 2.5-3 years, then a couple more years on reserve.
MCI isn’t a junior base at Republic so you will have to commute for 3-6 months. That’s not too bad; that would be worth it. In the left seat, it’s usually in the top 3 most senior bases, and to get it I’d expect 2.5-3 years, then a couple more years on reserve.
05-03-2019, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Longhornmaniac8
A couple of YEARS on reserve? Hopefully you meant months.
Yes I meant years, especially in the more senior captain bases (MCI, IND, MIA, IAH). It takes longer to hold a line in the left seat than it did as an FO. It will also take longer to get the same good trips back that you had as an FO.
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