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11-07-2016 | 09:30 AM
#4141
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Anybody have any MSP crashpad info?
11-07-2016 | 09:34 AM
#4142
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What was the commute like from SLC to DTW or did you just stay there for a few months? Might be in the same situation shortly.
11-07-2016 | 09:51 AM
#4144
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Hub to hub is always the most difficult.
11-07-2016 | 11:28 AM
#4145
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From: CRJ First Officer
Commute wasn't too bad. I always took the early morning, nonstop flight on Delta from SLC to DTW the day before my reserve block started. I had a clean and quiet crashpad about 10 minutes from DTW airport for about $200 a month, two crashpad cars included. I would chill out there, fly if called in, then catch the 17:30 Delta flight (I was released at 1600) back to SLC on my last reserve day. I had to ride jumpseat a few times since that afternoon flight was almost always full. It's a manageable commute if you're willing to do it for a little bit. Good news is, at the rate things are changing, you won't get stuck with it for years like some of the other unfortunate guys at other regionals. I only did it for two months, then got SLC based.
11-07-2016 | 02:57 PM
#4146
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Anyone have any first hand reports on how the atp ctp course in SLC goes?
11-07-2016 | 05:47 PM
#4147
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I'm just finishing up IOE...I was given DTW....I was looking for some advice. I decided wherever I'm based I'm going to live instead of commute. I was thinking of putting in for a transfer to ORD. My end goal is Denver but I'm thinking that won't happen till at least February. So:
1) If I stay with DTW, does anyone know of crews living in Ann Arbor instead of Detroit or if there is a crash pad there? (Ann Arbor is about the same distance from airport as Detroit)
2) Should I choose ORD over DTW? Everyone says the flying is better in ORD, as someone who hasn't been on the line, what does that mean (better overnights, longer layovers etc)?
Any advice is much appreciated!
1) If I stay with DTW, does anyone know of crews living in Ann Arbor instead of Detroit or if there is a crash pad there? (Ann Arbor is about the same distance from airport as Detroit)
2) Should I choose ORD over DTW? Everyone says the flying is better in ORD, as someone who hasn't been on the line, what does that mean (better overnights, longer layovers etc)?
Any advice is much appreciated!
The Detroit area is a big place. Ann Arbor is doable too. It certainly is a lot cheaper than Chicago. But the trips are pretty much only -200 flying to Midwest towns with lots of back and forth. You really won't leave the Midwest. This could change as DTW gets more 700/900 trips.
If you like the city life than go with Chicago. Lots of variety of trips on the 200, 700, or 900 for 3 different carriers. You actually might get a chance to land on the west coast. I like this so I stick with ORD, even though my seniority is significantly lower in ORD than DTW or MSP. But I'm a Captain too.
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11-07-2016 | 06:28 PM
#4148
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^i agree with his Chicago statement. Trips have more variety and the SLC-ORD is served by several airlines.. even did Midway on SWA once and took the train to ORD.. MSP/DTW is only served by Delta to SLC..
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