CRJ vs ERJ
07-21-2019, 01:05 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by REF10SINK8
I know the ERJ has a longer upgrade time/seat lock of 3 years. Live in DFW and would prefer the ERJ, however does anyone know how quick you can hold DFW out of training on the CRJ? Also any other major differences between flying the two, training, reserve, pay, etc.
07-22-2019, 06:49 PM
#14
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Originally Posted by Claxstarr
Lol no, there are Oct ‘18 hires still on reserve there.
People are starting to come into DFW once they can hold a line there, which means the bottom stays at the bottom regardless of movement.
By the time these guys can hold a line, they’ll probably just upgrade instead.
People are starting to come into DFW once they can hold a line there, which means the bottom stays at the bottom regardless of movement.
By the time these guys can hold a line, they’ll probably just upgrade instead.
Last edited by headcase; 07-22-2019 at 07:07 PM.
07-23-2019, 05:21 AM
#16
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Originally Posted by amcnd
A crazy decision would be to go to the CRJ. Even if it costs 1 month... wait for the ERJ. Things move so fast. You will be in SAN flying from your home town. Not paying for parking in no time... plus the other advantage of ERJ is you can pick up trips in SAN if your based somewhere else...
07-23-2019, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by GrayFlyer
Okay, I thought about this for a week or so. You're right. I un****ed myself. Took my name off the CRJ wait list and am sticking with my OCT ERJ class. Thanks for your advice!!
07-23-2019, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by GrayFlyer
I'm in the same position as OP. I have an ERJ class date this fall, but a buddy of mine who recently finished training has me thinking CRJ would be better.
I live in San Diego. Obviously I'd prefer to fly out of SAN, but I don't want to wait four years to upgrade. Commuting to LGA for 8 months sounds miserable as well. PSP is 2+10. LAX is 1+50, I'm fine with that commute. I also have family I can stay with in LA. Talked to HR, I'm on the wait list with one other person for a fall CRJ class in addition to my ERJ spot, but there are no actual CRJ openings until next year.
Am I making a mistake by trying to switch to CRJ? Should I stick it out with the ERJ?
Not sure what the best decision is, appreciate any feedback!
I live in San Diego. Obviously I'd prefer to fly out of SAN, but I don't want to wait four years to upgrade. Commuting to LGA for 8 months sounds miserable as well. PSP is 2+10. LAX is 1+50, I'm fine with that commute. I also have family I can stay with in LA. Talked to HR, I'm on the wait list with one other person for a fall CRJ class in addition to my ERJ spot, but there are no actual CRJ openings until next year.
Am I making a mistake by trying to switch to CRJ? Should I stick it out with the ERJ?
Not sure what the best decision is, appreciate any feedback!
The legacies are going into full gear with hiring. Of course there are no guarantees if and when you’ll get hired, but every month that goes by you’ll be losing 50-100 numbers in seniority.
Short term pain for a long term gain.
P.S. if you have prior 121 and can upgrade today, enjoy the erj for a bit but still take the first captain bid you can hold. There will be other thing you can/will have to do to facilitate your chances of getting an interview at a legacy, but TPIC is still a big one.
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