Originally Posted by sqwkvfr (Post 2141356)

1. I don't work for Republic...any changes that come about as the result of the expression of my viewpoints will not improve my lot in life and therefore, by definition, are not "self serving."

2. Out of the hundreds of pilots with which I worked while at Republic, I flew with very few (I'm talking fewer than 10) who lived in one of these outstation bases before being hired. I've spoken with numerous pilots who have decided against RJETQ because they didn't like the outstation bases.

3. The day after the 55 aircraft deal with United was announced, Wayne Heller personally told me that he understood that the outstation basing structure was a recruiting disadvantage.

4. I am not and never have been a "union representative."

5. I was never displaced.

6. My "biased beliefs" are actually a reasonable point of view that is largely representative of most pilots who don't live in the NE part of the country and/or aren't Steelers or Colts fans.

That covers everything you wrote....all of it wrong.

Originally Posted by lukedpilot03 (Post 2136048)

If you have a pulse you will get the job.

Originally Posted by HardLemonade (Post 2136154)

Anyone from PSA and/or ExpressJet & Mesa care to comment on this?

And by the bye, you may want to learn the difference between THEIR/THERE/THEY'RE

Originally Posted by HardLemonade (Post 2136185)

AA hasn't hired anyone off the street for quite some time now, let alone anyone from Republic. Get a shovel for all that B.S. you are spewing. That lie has just discredited your entire post.

Originally Posted by PilotGuy77 (Post 2162490)

The recruiter was very unprofessional. Would not even think about going there.


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Originally Posted by Nuke (Post 2166531)

My wife just got hired at Republic. Does anyone know what hotel they use in St Louis during training? She likes to eat healthy and it looks like all they have around FlightSafety is Waffle House and Jack in the Box. She is hoping they put her up somewhere with more options! Do you get days off during training (enough to go home for 2 days occasionally?)

Originally Posted by Nuke (Post 2166531)

My wife just got hired at Republic. Does anyone know what hotel they use in St Louis during training? She likes to eat healthy and it looks like all they have around FlightSafety is Waffle House and Jack in the Box. She is hoping they put her up somewhere with more options! Do you get days off during training (enough to go home for 2 days occasionally?)

Originally Posted by Nuke (Post 2166531)

My wife just got hired at Republic. Does anyone know what hotel they use in St Louis during training? She likes to eat healthy and it looks like all they have around FlightSafety is Waffle House and Jack in the Box. She is hoping they put her up somewhere with more options! Do you get days off during training (enough to go home for 2 days occasionally?)

Originally Posted by Nuke (Post 2166531)

My wife just got hired at Republic. Does anyone know what hotel they use in St Louis during training? She likes to eat healthy and it looks like all they have around FlightSafety is Waffle House and Jack in the Box. She is hoping they put her up somewhere with more options! Do you get days off during training (enough to go home for 2 days occasionally?)

Originally Posted by Nuke (Post 2166734)

Thanks for the info on the hotel...that sounds good enough.

Regarding the interview, there was a 20 question timed test given on an iPad. There was also an oral that had questions about class A airspace, holding airspeeds, and metar/TAF interpretation to include remarks. Then there was the basic HR interview. Very comfortable and professional folks. No sim...no IQ test.

Originally Posted by CrosswindSolo (Post 2167010)

I interviewed on Thursday and can vouch for this. I was also asked what the touchdown zone was defined as and a Jepp plate brief. Talking to others in my interview group, they used different plates between the multiple interviewers. No curve balls though, pretty straight forward plate.

Overall, really enjoyed the process, and if any one has any other questions, feel free to PM me.

Originally Posted by MacrossJet (Post 2167022)

How junior is EWR, can you get it out of training? What have you heard about the new United flying contract?

Originally Posted by HardLemonade (Post 2136185)

AA hasn't hired anyone off the street for quite some time now, let alone anyone from Republic. Get a shovel for all that B.S. you are spewing. That lie has just discredited your entire post.

Originally Posted by Riverside (Post 2166569)

You can't beat waffle house.

Originally Posted by DBmer (Post 2167695)

How long does it take to hold the MIA base? Anyone have info on what it's like there?

Originally Posted by MrERJ (Post 2167264)

Been flying with lots of guys going to Delta recently.

Originally Posted by MacrossJet (Post 2167835)

What about United? Are lots of guys/gals from Republic heading that way too?

Originally Posted by zetor (Post 2167927)

How long to upgrade at Republic ?

Originally Posted by MarktheAV8R (Post 2168741)

I too am looking at Republic.
Reasonably, what would my gross yr 1 salary be? (base, per diem ect.) do they have a flow? decent upgrade? I apologize for the mediocre questions as I'm pretty much a noob thus far.

Originally Posted by Flightcap (Post 2169017)

It's wise to consider what your minimum salary would be. This would be the $7500 signing bonus (if they are still offering that, check with your recruiter) + $40/hr * 75 hrs/month * 12 months. That would be minimum guarantee. It comes out to $43,500. My per diem is going to be roughly $7000 for my first year. So a total gross salary of $50,000 your first year is not unreasonable.

Republic is not a wholly-owned company and does not have any flow through agreements.

The current upgrade time is 3.9 years and seems to be dropping slowly.

Originally Posted by MarktheAV8R (Post 2169324)

Awesome! And thanks alot. 50k isnt bad for first year it seems, alot better than those airlines offering a min 1st year of 24k. The no flow makes me a little weary but I guess Ill figure it out as time gets closer. End goal is United for basing and equipment reasons.

Originally Posted by knewyork (Post 2169332)

Flows aren't as great as they sound.

Originally Posted by MarktheAV8R (Post 2169350)

Explain please? Still a noob lol Advantages or disadvantages?

Originally Posted by knewyork (Post 2169386)

Flows are not proven to work. At this stage of the game they are a regional hiring tactic. There are a few issues, such as the supply of people to take the place of people flowing. In endeavors case, I have heard there has been a high failure rate concerning the interview. Also, I have seen people get hired in less time than others who are now in these supposed flows are going to have to do. Consider too, if the flow is within a wholly owned, why would that major want to rob its regionals of pilots? It's going to hire the pilots of its competitors instead.

Some will argue these points but we can all agree, these flows are not proven. I would suggest to anyone, just build your resume like anyone else and if you want the theoretical safety net of a flow, then go ahead and go somewhere that has it. But it really shouldn't be your one road to a major. You may end up disappointed.

Originally Posted by knewyork (Post 2169386)

Flows are not proven to work. At this stage of the game they are a regional hiring tactic. There are a few issues, such as the supply of people to take the place of people flowing. In endeavors case, I have heard there has been a high failure rate concerning the interview. Also, I have seen people get hired in less time than others who are now in these supposed flows are going to have to do. Consider too, if the flow is within a wholly owned, why would that major want to rob its regionals of pilots? It's going to hire the pilots of its competitors instead.

Some will argue these points but we can all agree, these flows are not proven. I would suggest to anyone, just build your resume like anyone else and if you want the theoretical safety net of a flow, then go ahead and go somewhere that has it. But it really shouldn't be your one road to a major. You may end up disappointed.

Originally Posted by daOldMan (Post 2169390)

Let me guess. You work for a regional that doesn't have a flow and are trying to justify it to yourself.

One thing that a flow does is provides constant movement. There are always a certain number of senior pilots that are leaving each month. That allows more junior people to upgrade and take their spots. It also opens up training and check airmen positions. This benefits everyone on the list, even the newest hire.

Originally Posted by daOldMan (Post 2169390)

Let me guess. You work for a regional that doesn't have a flow and are trying to justify it to yourself.

One thing that a flow does is provides constant movement. There are always a certain number of senior pilots that are leaving each month. That allows more junior people to upgrade and take their spots. It also opens up training and check airmen positions. This benefits everyone on the list, even the newest hire.

Originally Posted by knewyork (Post 2169516)

Let me guess, you work for one that does have a flow. I specifically want to get to JetBlue so I'm not into the whole flow thing.

Give me an example of a flow that is working. Then compare those numbers to the amount of people moving on from non flow regionals. There is no significant benefit to flowing.

Originally Posted by knewyork (Post 2169516)

Let me guess, you work for one that does have a flow. I specifically want to get to JetBlue so I'm not into the whole flow thing.

Give me an example of a flow that is working. Then compare those numbers to the amount of people moving on from non flow regionals. There is no significant benefit to flowing.