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Aren't CRJ upgrades at mins right now? Not sure if I should hold off for the ERJ upgrade (2-3 years?) Or just go for the CRJ...

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Originally Posted by Claxstarr (Post 2808771)

I’ve been told by quite a few people (some APDs, and logbook reviewing types) that 135 time does not count toward upgrade times.
It has to be 121, Twin turbine, multi-crew for it to count.

I specifically chose to keep instructing because the 135 wouldn’t count toward that upgrade time anyway.

I would check with a few more sources before you expect an upgrade at the next bid.

Or you could go read the FAR and get the right answer the first time. Some particular 135 time does in fact count.

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Originally Posted by rswitz (Post 2809066)

You're the first person to actually answer my question lol thanks

Actually several people answered it by quoting the FAR. It's not really that hard to figure out.

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Originally Posted by word302 (Post 2809430)

Actually several people answered it by quoting the FAR. It's not really that hard to figure out.

No they didn’t. He didn’t ask if his 135 time applied. He asked about 200 flying and specific bases.

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Originally Posted by rswitz (Post 2809353)

Aren't CRJ upgrades at mins right now? Not sure if I should hold off for the ERJ upgrade (2-3 years?) Or just go for the CRJ...

CRJ upgrades are at 2 yrs seniority give or take.

Ya 2 years. Jr basses awarded this month MSP/IAH/ORD/COS..

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Originally Posted by amcnd (Post 2810092)

Ya 2 years. Jr basses awarded this month MSP/IAH/ORD/COS..

2.5 years and increasing rapidly. CRJ is shrinking, down 3% in block hours YOY. Run.

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Originally Posted by GPLD (Post 2810158)

2.5 years and increasing rapidly. CRJ is shrinking, down 3% in block hours YOY. Run.

Alright doom and gloom... we still have delivery's coming.. yes some 900’s going to Air Canada, but also 2 700’s for AA coming also.. CRJ classes are 60 NH’s every 2 weeks and they just sent a email out saying they are hiring more CRJ sim check airman.. 20~ im told. Hardly “run”....

I would have liked to see some of you guys time travel back into the 90’s regional industry.. turbo props and 3-6 year upgrades... “say what!!”

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Originally Posted by GPLD (Post 2810158)

2.5 years and increasing rapidly. CRJ is shrinking, down 3% in block hours YOY. Run.

10 upgrade awards under 2.5 years this month and only bid in past 6 months that was over 2 years to hold CA was the first one back in end of DEC for a Feb class, meanwhile ERJ CA has been consistently 3-4 years to get awarded it in same timeframe

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Originally Posted by rswitz (Post 2808737)

Hey guys,

I've been an FO on the 175 for 10 months. Looking at future upgrade options and seeking some insight.

I have around 500 hours on the ERJ and 1100 hours in a Beechjet (I'm told this counts toward the upgrade since it was 135) approaching 2500 TT. Learning a new jet and upgrading at the same time seems daunting to me, but I know it's been done.

Would you recommend transferring to the right seat of the CRJ, then upgrading once I'm comfortable? I dont want to risk a training failure for biting off more than I can chew. Maybe someone who has done it can chime in here.

As a new CRJ CA, how far out is DEN or ATL? And would I mostly be doing 200 flying?

Thanks very much.

Edit: I'm not sure what kind of seat lock situation I'm dealing with.

I spent 2 years in the 175 as a FO before making the upgrade on the CRJ. Honestly there was no issues. It was all str8 forward. Training department on the CRJ seems like an iPhone factory. They are trying to produce as many line pilots as quickly as possible. Training seemed dumbed down. I felt prepared hitting the line but as mentioned earlier I learned several things from my FO’s the first few months on line.

As for the 8 other ERJ FO’s that upgrades on the CRJ in my class... 4 of them were previous CRJ drivers. Of the remaining 4 of us 3 got through with ease. One failed out and returned as ERJ FO.

My 2 cents if you wanna move on... take the CRJ when you feel comfortable. The ERJ seems like about a 4 year upgrade.... and that’s in LGA and reserve. The PIC time will come fast if you feel comfortable making the transition. It’s not hard. Just a more involved airplane.

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