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Swakid8 , 09-29-2023 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Swapapotamoose

the money at a legacy initially is not more than a DEC at breeze, it’s literally $100 bux an hr less. In addition, he would be commuting to NYC or SFO. I would choose to make more money and drive to CHS until AA calls, which won’t be long.

Meh, He wouldn’t get stuck in SFO at the age of 47….. He will upgrade quickly as well at a legacy these days….

On top of that, once his AA app reflects United and Delta on it as current employees, he gonna get that interview invite rather quickly…..

#4372

bluespoon , 09-29-2023 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Swakid8

And how many are taking that upgrade?

#4373

bluespoon , 09-29-2023 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ahardin

I think this is a good observation actually. I meet the profile you're describing, except that I have 2 aviation degrees and prior military. I came back in as direct entry after being out for 10yrs. I'm a regional direct entry Captain on step 10 payscale, 47 yrs old and am seriously considering breeze. I'm a few weeks from check airman so the money will be good but there's big problems with attrition and company not doing right to pilots - like alot. I live in CLT and could get down to CHS pretty easily. The problem right now for guys like myself is that American is playing games and not hiring us outside the flow usually so it's not appealing to stay here for another 4yrs to flow. Additionally, you gotta go be an FO at American or other legacy or low cost, so the money isn't there. Breeze Direct Entry Captain position with "nice" aircraft and pretty high chance of success based on historical success of Neeleman. I think their pay is pretty good as well (mostly better than regional). It might be worth taking a chance to be on the top end of the seniority list. Gotta give back a little bonus $$ but could still be worth it. I'm all ears if I'm not thinking about this right. Seems like a good gamble to me though. Obviously, any startup has risks so I get that.

I would come over especially at your age. But I would make sure you really want to be here though, if you come waiting on AA or others then you’ll probably be miserable since there’s a lot of patience required, especially as a new operation. If AA is where you really want to be I would just stick around.

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Swakid8 , 09-30-2023 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bluespoon

And how many are taking that upgrade?

A higher number now with the CBA vs previously. I think more folks will take the upgrade here United. The unfilled vacancy count shrunk in comparison to previous bids…

My point still stands, his quickest path to AA will likely be via Delta or United. I am sure if he gets on Breeze, he will still get the AA call, but the wait will be longer.

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Andy , 10-01-2023 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ahardin

You need to leave your AA regional and go anywhere else, including Breeze. Once you update your AA application, you'll likely have an AA interview extremely quickly.
It doesn't matter where you go; Breeze is a good choice since it's a short drive for you.
All the best.

#4376

CaptPineApple , 10-07-2023 05:53 PM

New Hire

Low-time pilot here (just north of 1,000 hours). Looking at applying to Breeze once I hit ATP minimums as I live not too far from one of their bases (ORF). Any news if people are getting assigned that location or is the airline sending new hires to other domiciles?

#4377

chspilot94 , 10-11-2023 10:44 AM

New Hire

How long would it take to hold CHS out of training for a new E-Jet FO? Any chance of holding it as a base right away? Thanks!

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bluespoon , 10-12-2023 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chspilot94

How long would it take to hold CHS out of training for a new E-Jet FO? Any chance of holding it as a base right away? Thanks!

Ejet new hires have been going to ORF and MSY last few months. I wouldn’t count on CHS Ejet long term. Company wants to make CHS an all A220 base.

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chspilot94 , 10-12-2023 03:07 AM

New Hire

Thanks! I’ve heard similar about long term. Any idea how long it would take to move from ORF to get CHS, at least while it’s around? And any clue how soon it’ll be gone as an E-Jet base?

#4380

ENG96 , 10-12-2023 06:03 AM

New Hire

Does anyone have a general outline of the training? How long is the entire type rating, are they all taking place in SLC? are they sending people home after Indoc before starting?

Thanks!