ATL reserve time / holding a line
 

Hi all,

Is there a current OO pilot who can give me some intel on the ATL base? I understand it’s all 200 flying and that it’s mostly short legs, but it’s close to where I live currently and it would be nice to stay put for 2-3 years for a family obligation. Im currently flying a 30 year old jet without an APU, so I’m sure I’ll be right at home in the 200. 😄

Specifically...

1) I know ATL is fairly junior, but how long should one expect reserve to be there? I realize it’s always subject to change, but a ballpark idea would be great. I know to check SkyWest’s pilot recruiting page to see base awards and DOH, but it doesn’t really address reserve.

2) Same as above, but for holding a line as a FO out of ATL?

If someone wants to PM me, that’s fine too.

Thanks!

I would also be interested in knowing the latest info on the length of reserve, and also the time necessary to hold a line for an F/O in ATL?

I assume that the junior hard lines are of the 12-day off type, but what kind of trips exist on these junior lines... naps, day lines, 3, 4, or 5 day trips etc.???

Heck, while you are at it, please feel free to give a rough estimate of the same questions for a Captain position in Atlanta. It looks like at least 1 year from DOH to hold the bottom Capt. position in ATL.??

I read the conference call discussion that revealed that OO would be spending $30 million to update the CRJ fleet, so it appears they expect to keep the CRJ aircraft for another 5-7 years to due high passenger demand.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks, AU

There is no such thing as high passenger demand for CRJ aircraft.

I am based in ATL as a FO. This is just a guess because it changes all the time. FOs are going all over the country out of training but most junior is always DTW to hold a line the fastest. ATL has a bunch of FO's with upgrades in. We have not seen any real growth in Atlanta. The growth has been DTW, DEN, and DFW. I would say most likely 6mo to get a line in Atlanta. Our flying is just 200s. They are not all short. We have 30min to 1 hour 30min legs. Delta doesn't use the 200 for much longer stuff unlike United does. The good part about the flying in Atlanta you get good at it fast taking 4 to 5 leg days. If you have any other questions feel free to PM me. I have been very happy with Skywest it is a great company.

Junior lines are closer to 11 days off. Once you get up in the top 20 percent you can get 13-15. Average daily credit on the CRJ system wide is pretty terrible.