Originally Posted by Gearslinger01

I know how nice it is to have real numbers so here you go. Realistically you are looking at 12 guaranteed days off at first on reserve.
Min hours 75x$40= $3,000
14 solid days of per diem 336 hours x$1.95= $655
Family insurance depends on benefit level (for me= $190/month)
Making around $3465/month before taxes year one plus whatever the bonus is now. (If we still have one)

The good/bad news is that reserves are used and abused everyday so you will most likely get more than the 75 hours a month. Line holders get around 83 hours a month.

Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by Gearslinger01

I know how nice it is to have real numbers so here you go. Realistically you are looking at 12 guaranteed days off at first on reserve.

Min hours 75x$40= $3,000

14 solid days of per diem 336 hours x$1.95= $655

Family insurance depends on benefit level (for me= $190/month)

Making around $3465/month before taxes year one plus whatever the bonus is now. (If we still have one)



The good/bad news is that reserves are used and abused everyday so you will most likely get more than the 75 hours a month. Line holders get around 83 hours a month.



Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by littlefuz

Hi, my background is 11 years corporate and hoping to get on with a major airline. Current job is 135 on call with a very varied and unknown schedule. I live in Pittsburgh and now, with a new contract, and with increased pay among other things, taking a second look at republic. No calls from the majors so my thinking is that getting some 121 time could help my resume.
I have read the republic threads and how management has some real problems. I have more than 2000 hours turbine PIC time so the upgrade is not my first goal. Looking for better quality of life with some type of schedule and getting some 121 experience on my resume.
So what are your thoughts especially from current republic pilots. Is pit junior? Is the 170/175 possible for new hires? What is realistic take home pay for the first year? Days off? Health insurance for my wife, son and I? Probably is a step back for me. 5100 tt but trying to get a call from a major and better quality of life. I should also state that republic wouldn't be my first choice because I hear commuting is terrible. This is why i am giving them a second look. Thoughts?

Originally Posted by Car Ramrod

Have you tried going to a job fair? Perhaps look into Spirit or Frontier if you haven't already.

Originally Posted by FEtoFO

This..... You're over qualified for a regional and will probably be disappointed. Try the LCC route or maybe even Atlas or Southern. The new contract is probably nice at Republic, but the same business model is in-place.

Originally Posted by captlonestar

A real union could break this trend, but unfortunately ALPA rank and file pilots who vote for crappy contracts are actively making it worse.

Originally Posted by Rahlifer

The regionals are by far the easiest route to get a little 121 experience to "check the box" on future apps. With the pic time in the book already, he's not trapped waiting for the magical upgrade that may not happen for a decade.
Just have realistic expectations. It's a regional. You will be mistreated and be paid next to nothing. It's doable if you live in base and DO NOT GET COMFORTABLE. Get in, get a type, get some time and get out at the first opportunity. Job fairs and 121 experience are the key to landing a spot at a reputable carrier.

Originally Posted by Packrat

Fixed it for you. Anyone who blames ALPA for their poor contract only has to look in the mirror or across the crew room to see who is really responsible.

YOU voted for the LEC who appointed a lousy Negotiating Committee then agreed to send you a substandard contract. And YOU are the pilots who continue working for substandard wages and benefits.

If the regionals didn't have the pilots willing to be abused don't you think they'd sweeten the pot?

Really? This is the real world of deregulated airlines. And the race to the bottom is lead by the pilots, not the airlines.

Originally Posted by Rahlifer

The regionals are by far the easiest route to get a little 121 experience to "check the box" on future apps. With the pic time in the book already, he's not trapped waiting for the magical upgrade that may not happen for a decade.
Just have realistic expectations. It's a regional. You will be mistreated and be paid next to nothing. It's doable if you live in base and DO NOT GET COMFORTABLE. Get in, get a type, get some time and get out at the first opportunity. Job fairs and 121 experience are the key to landing a spot at a reputable carrier.