175 FO to CRJ CA?
04-26-2019 | 11:48 AM
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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.
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.
04-26-2019 | 09:45 PM
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04-27-2019 | 05:58 PM
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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!!”
04-29-2019 | 05:16 AM
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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
04-29-2019 | 05:36 AM
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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'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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