Upgrade under 1 year again....
10-16-2018, 07:50 PM
#41
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Originally Posted by tomgoodman
No kidding! I had trouble learning how to be a retiree, and needed extra training from a Line Check Sloth. 
10-17-2018, 07:09 AM
#42
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Originally Posted by amcnd
And that Suprises you.....????...
Why are people having issues in training upgrading to the 175 from the CRJ? I have pals that went from helos to 175 via RTP that had no issues in training. Why would a dude who has actually been flying a jet for awhile as an FO have more difficulty in training than a helo guy?
10-17-2018, 07:14 AM
#43
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Originally Posted by Rotor2Wing
Sincere question from a dude who is thinking of switching from HAA/HEMS to an RTP program. Sorry if it sounds ignorant or condescending.... its not meant to be.
Why are people having issues in training upgrading to the 175 from the CRJ? I have pals that went from helos to 175 via RTP that had no issues in training. Why would a dude who has actually been flying a jet for awhile as an FO have more difficulty in training than a helo guy?
Why are people having issues in training upgrading to the 175 from the CRJ? I have pals that went from helos to 175 via RTP that had no issues in training. Why would a dude who has actually been flying a jet for awhile as an FO have more difficulty in training than a helo guy?
Especially since a 121 pink slip is going to haunt you for the rest of your career, unless your already at your final airline job.
10-17-2018, 02:37 PM
#44
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Originally Posted by Rotor2Wing
Sincere question from a dude who is thinking of switching from HAA/HEMS to an RTP program. Sorry if it sounds ignorant or condescending.... its not meant to be.
Why are people having issues in training upgrading to the 175 from the CRJ? I have pals that went from helos to 175 via RTP that had no issues in training. Why would a dude who has actually been flying a jet for awhile as an FO have more difficulty in training than a helo guy?
Why are people having issues in training upgrading to the 175 from the CRJ? I have pals that went from helos to 175 via RTP that had no issues in training. Why would a dude who has actually been flying a jet for awhile as an FO have more difficulty in training than a helo guy?
10-17-2018, 02:42 PM
#45
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Originally Posted by moflyer
It really comes down to, cant’t teach an old dog new tricks. SkyWest has always had guys who really struggle to learn a new more modern plane. When I was there their were guys who had failed the CRJ program twice and were stuck on E-120. When the E-175 showed up alot of the older guys who flew the E-120 for 20 plus years struggled tontransition. Several pilots took other jobs in the company until they turned 65. The same thing also happens with CRJ to E-175 transitions.
12-11-2018, 04:27 PM
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Just to clarify, currently/for the foreseeable time, if willing to take first upgrade, Captain upgrade is hitting the 1000 121qual time regardless of time in company once you can hold the bid seniority wise since others bypass/haven't got their 1000 yet?
12-11-2018, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by flyoutaz
Just to clarify, currently/for the foreseeable time, if willing to take first upgrade, Captain upgrade is hitting the 1000 121qual time regardless of time in company once you can hold the bid seniority wise since others bypass/haven't got their 1000 yet?
12-12-2018, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by flyoutaz
Just to clarify, currently/for the foreseeable time, if willing to take first upgrade, Captain upgrade is hitting the 1000 121qual time regardless of time in company once you can hold the bid seniority wise since others bypass/haven't got their 1000 yet?
12-12-2018, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by word302
Not exactly. If you come in with 0 121 time then yes, you can likely upgrade as soon as you get your time. If you come in with a considerable amount of 121 time, you will have a wait to upgrade. While it has in the past dropped to nearly street hires, the current junior captain award is a 4/2017 hire. If you plan on a 2 year upgrade you won’t be disappointed.
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