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Old 08-19-2016 | 06:32 AM
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So, I have interviews scheduled with Express Jet and SkyWest. Reading both related blogs on here, there is a ton of hate and discontent on both. I get that, regional life isn't going to be the best. Just looking for any recommendations. I reside in the Orlando area, so if I were to get on with SkyWest, what is the situation at IAH as far as being able to get that as a base, upgrade time etc?
Old 08-19-2016 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by krn6806
So, I have interviews scheduled with Express Jet and SkyWest. Reading both related blogs on here, there is a ton of hate and discontent on both. I get that, regional life isn't going to be the best. Just looking for any recommendations. I reside in the Orlando area, so if I were to get on with SkyWest, what is the situation at IAH as far as being able to get that as a base, upgrade time etc?
Iah is closing. Period
Old 08-19-2016 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by elmetal
Iah is closing. Period

Yesterday JP retracted his previous statement to that effect. So maybe, maybe not.
Old 08-19-2016 | 06:53 AM
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out of morbid curiosity, since it looks like it would be easy to get MSP

how hard would it be to get COS ? reserve time ? etc ?

thanks
Old 08-19-2016 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JayBee
out of morbid curiosity, since it looks like it would be easy to get MSP

how hard would it be to get COS ? reserve time ? etc ?

thanks
COS is a tiny base, it'd likely take a while. Also since it's an MX base, most of the trips start early and end late. OK if you're living in base, but miserable for commuters...
Old 08-19-2016 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JayBee
out of morbid curiosity, since it looks like it would be easy to get MSP

how hard would it be to get COS ? reserve time ? etc ?

thanks
Jr pilot there 4/16 hire. Proboly just off ioe.. Reserve.. Not sure. Depends on a lot of factors..
Old 08-19-2016 | 10:39 AM
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Thanks. I'm looking to live in base, spent a little time in COS while in the Air Force and I like the area. I guess you get to pick 5 bases while in training so I was just thinking where else I wouldn't mind.

Any suggestions for short reserve and decent place to live ?

I'll probably end up with MSP at the top of my list but might as well consider other bases.
Old 08-19-2016 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Mercyful Fate
News flash....you are either going to be a "regional lifer" or a move on to a career as a Walmart greeter.
A Walmart greet would be a much better outcome in the long run than being a lifer at a commuter flying 19 days a month.
Old 08-19-2016 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JB22
A Walmart greet would be a much better outcome in the long run than being a lifer at a commuter flying 19 days a month.
I really don't see the difference.

Aren't PBS bids supposed to be out?
Old 08-19-2016 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MrSkywest
I really don't see the difference.

Aren't PBS bids supposed to be out?
They don't have to be out till the 20th at 9AM.
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