Left for an ACMI, thinking of coming back
03-01-2020, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by LoneStar32
It also has to be considered moving up, not a side-step. i.e., you can't leave to take a job at Trans States and then ask to come back and keep your seniority because they close down. Same goes for other Regionals, foreign airlines, and I believe Part 91/135 too. You are welcome to reapply, but you lose your seniority.
03-01-2020, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by yakfisher
Don’t they pay pretty well and I thought schedules were descent?
if you’ve got over a year at a regional, you’re very marketable at any of the decent LCC’s or the better ACMI’s.
03-01-2020, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by throwaway14
As the title states I left RPA for an ACMI. I thought my family and I could handle the schedule but unfortunately it has not worked out that way. I have apps out everywhere but no bites. When I left, I lived in base as a RSV CA, I would be able to hold a line now. I also satisfy all requirements of the CBA for a potential rehire.
Anyone else ever been in this position or know of people that have come back from the ACMI world? Would I be making a mistake?
Thanks for any input.
Anyone else ever been in this position or know of people that have come back from the ACMI world? Would I be making a mistake?
Thanks for any input.
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03-01-2020, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Burt123
I’ve heard from somebody else trying to do this same thing awhile back that the company is not honoring this provision in the contract anymore. He was told to apply as a new hire. Not sure where the union stands on this or whether there’s a grievance or not.
yes we have had people turned away but some have also made it back.
03-01-2020, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Tpinks
I believe on the HR side of it, you still have to meet the current requirements that any new hire would have to meet and we have the highest standards right now out of any Regional. Training history may also be included in that, but I’m not 100% sure of that. You also have to leave the proper way, as in giving a 2 week notice, returning everything your supposed to etc.
yes we have had people turned away but some have also made it back.
yes we have had people turned away but some have also made it back.
03-01-2020, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Cujo665
Only a handful of ACMI are destination airlines like Kalitta, Omni & ATI. The rest are just a step up from regionals with the exception of ABX, Atlas & Southern which are currently better off staying at the regional.
if you’ve got over a year at a regional, you’re very marketable at any of the decent LCC’s or the better ACMI’s.
if you’ve got over a year at a regional, you’re very marketable at any of the decent LCC’s or the better ACMI’s.
03-01-2020, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by spitfire1500
Omni, Kalitta & ATI destination airlines??? I've played the ACMI game they certainly are not destination carriers.
Last edited by Cujo665; 03-01-2020 at 03:49 PM.
03-01-2020, 07:22 PM
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I’ve been at one of the “better” ACMIs for about 7 months now. I am ok here, I enjoy the flying and the paycheck but would I say I was happier living 10 min from base as a CA, yes I would. But the wife and kids are definitely not happy. The thinking was that flying a heavy around the world for a while would give me a better shot at the legacies and if I were to get stuck would I rather be here or at a regional. It’s definitely a good company and I knew what I was getting into, just thought that the family could handle it too.
03-02-2020, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by throwaway14
I’ve been at one of the “better” ACMIs for about 7 months now. I am ok here, I enjoy the flying and the paycheck but would I say I was happier living 10 min from base as a CA, yes I would. But the wife and kids are definitely not happy. The thinking was that flying a heavy around the world for a while would give me a better shot at the legacies and if I were to get stuck would I rather be here or at a regional. It’s definitely a good company and I knew what I was getting into, just thought that the family could handle it too.
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