PSpuza

I think CA on the ERJ will go senior with the arrival of the Delta 175's, but if an FO transitions it's a year seat lock. If senior FO is getting close to an upgrade it doesn't make sense to transition. I think you'll have a few FO's transition but I don't think it will be a drastic amount.

saxman66

I seriously doubt you're going to get pushed back to reserve. Not many FO's are going to bid the 175 ahead of you. Some might, but I still think new hires will be put on the 175 for the foreseeable future. You don't want to work for BB. I almost jumped ship too, back in 2007 and I would have been furloughed a lot sooner than I actually was, had a done so.


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veewan

I think you missed my comment about Republic refugees. They might pay $40/ hour, but the morale is low, the pilots do not trust their management (their union really doesn't have much pull: fly it, then grieve it- for you as the pilot too bad, so sad), and they only voted yes because they feel it's a sinking ship. So they may as well get as much money out of the company before it's sunk. Republic is potentially going to lose flying as they cannot complete for their mainline partners. So if you want to be a line holder over there go for it, but if you find yourself miserable, and then moving backwards towards reserve at Republic after they lose flying, just ask one of your friends from initial about their line at SkyWest.
People on here are trying to help you from making a decision you'll regret. But hey if you want a real opportunity Great Lakes is hiring direct entry captains, and PSA. I'm sure if you go to Lakes you'll hold a line their immediately, and if you're concerned about pay, there's lots of upward movement to Chief pilot etc that would exceed Republic pay.

amcnd

Not sure why this turned into a Republic thing. But they have some mending to do before it gets better.. Q's going a way, E145's going away...

veewan

It's more of a, help someone make a sensible decision in this industry. But he may have to see it in hindsight. I've put in my two cents. To be more on topic of his conern, I am pretty sure if he sticks it out at SkyWest, he will be a line holder by March or around then when spring break travel picks up. ORD will stay JR for the 175, so unless this guy is looking to go out west, his seniority will improve over time. If he really wants to go out west and fly the 175, he could jump for Compass, to get their 10k signing bonus, and walk straight into a line out of training in LAX, or SEA. If he wants to stay in the midwest, he could hold MSP out of the gate or within a month.

ClickClickBoom

If they would use them for drops ect. Dropping into open time is a mythical unicornish beast, it is often discussed but never seen.

IFLYPLANEZBRO

Yeah man I don't want you to do that either. I think your best bet is making the move. Get on over there to republic man! It'll be great!

disillusioned

The good news is when you get called into the principals office for attendance, you can just pull up your transaction log and show how there has been absolutely no possibility of dropping trips or even a turn for the past 18 months.

N1234

Yeah, it is interesting to see how minimum reserve staffing has gone up in many bases compared to a year ago even though the flying has been stagnant or actually decreases in terms of block hours (CRJ side).

Nobody hold their breath for open time drops. Even in an unconstrained world, i.e. plenty of applicants and no training limitations, there is simply no economic case for the company to staff to a level that would allow unconditional open time drops.

If open time drops come back the industry (and company) will be in trouble - thinking 2008 crisis trouble....

Crazy Canuck

Man you guys ain't making me miss this place