Trans States - Page 441 - Airline Pilot Central Forums

#4401

minimwage4 , 06-22-2014 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Flaps9

How long is the upgrade right now, as in, what is the DOH for the most junior Captain. APC shows December 2013. I have 5800+ TT with 5000+ as SIC on the EMB. I thank you for all your help.

You'll upgrade within 2 years. Hopefully our planes will still be flying by then.

#4402

FlyingKat , 06-23-2014 09:33 AM

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Anybody listen to Oxley today?

#4403

vaporlock1215 , 06-23-2014 10:58 AM

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The usual.... nothing new to report but they are working hard on growing the airline. Staffing levels are so that they are ready to accommodate new flying in case we do get some at a moments notice. bla bla bla

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Riverside , 06-23-2014 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by vaporlock1215

Staffing levels are so that they are ready to accommodate new flying in case we do get some at a moments notice

I would streak through my neighborhood if that happens. Nobody wants our speed tape airplanes on a short notice.

#4405

air101 , 06-23-2014 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vaporlock1215

LOL so all the conspiracy theories debunked... basically they are just hoping and wishing some new flying falls into their lap. It's possible that these planes coming off contract at XJT end up there...

#4406

OnCenterline , 06-23-2014 05:53 PM

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LOL so all the conspiracy theories debunked... basically they are just hoping and wishing some new flying falls into their lap. It's possible that these planes coming off contract at XJT end up there...

I hate to say I told you so, but....I told you so.

#4407

OnCenterline , 06-24-2014 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by knobcrk

Hi I'm considering Trans States, as well as other regionals. The upgrades seem to be quick but the future doesn't look as bright as some of the other regionals. Any idea how long the current aircraft will stay on property?

It's a regional. They will be there until they are gone. IOW, for as long as United has a use for them, and not a minute more.

#4408

OnCenterline , 06-24-2014 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by knobcrk

Thanks, I understand that but I was looking for an actual number. For example, AWAC's contract with USAirways(AA) is up in 2015. Seems like if you work at a place you should know how long your flying is good for!

I don't work there anymore. And not all FFD contracts have set dates; some are based on rolling mutual options. I'm not sure what TSA has.

Plus, TSA flies the 145, which is nowhere near the airplane the CRJ is (having flown both, I can say that with authority). I don't know how long the 145 will remain viable, as it is getting long in the tooth and is subject to ridiculous payload restrictions.

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CBreezy , 06-25-2014 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by OnCenterline

If it is cheap enough, 50 seaters will remain for AT LEAST the next decade.

#4410

RgrMurdock , 06-25-2014 08:16 AM

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I think most of the fleet is good until some time in 2016. Some a little longer and some a little shorter. We've been doing short term contract renewals (2-3 years) with United for some time now. The planes are not all on the same timeline though. What we have now should carry us close enough until the fabled MRJs come online (first quarter 2017 I believe).