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02-22-2017, 10:48 AM
#5891
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Originally Posted by hotbreeze
I just don't see any let up in onboarding Ejet pilots though. For reserves to drop, wouldn't the classes either have to reduce in size or happen less frequently?
Also, ORD is the junior base for both Ejet FO's and Captains. If the reserve at ORD is one year (as you indicate), then the reserve at more senior bases must be longer? Or, am I missing something?
Also, ORD is the junior base for both Ejet FO's and Captains. If the reserve at ORD is one year (as you indicate), then the reserve at more senior bases must be longer? Or, am I missing something?
I haven't checked out the details but there may be a case where an ORD reserve FO could hold a composite line out west but for whatever reason isn't willing to transfer (most likely he or she is local to ORD).
02-22-2017, 11:07 AM
#5892
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Originally Posted by N1234
Think of ORD as the holding pad for new pilots / reserves. It is generally easier to get people to move out west than the other way around. So there is an artificially high reserve count in ORD as compared to other bases.
I haven't checked out the details but there may be a case where an ORD reserve FO could hold a composite line out west but for whatever reason isn't willing to transfer (most likely he or she is local to ORD).
I haven't checked out the details but there may be a case where an ORD reserve FO could hold a composite line out west but for whatever reason isn't willing to transfer (most likely he or she is local to ORD).
02-22-2017, 11:43 AM
#5893
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Posts: 125
Originally Posted by moflyer
ORD has had a longer reserve time due to no real growth. SEA, PDX, and LAX to some extant grew quickly. Once all the transfers and transitions filled the new bases they still needed lots of people in those bases. That is why reserve has been longer in ORD for a new hire. I would guess that once all of the ERJ's have been delivered hiring will slow. Lots of ERJ first officers do not want to upgrade on the CRJ.
02-22-2017, 02:04 PM
#5894
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If this is a dumb question, I apologize, but I am just getting back into the swing of all things aviation...
Are all new hires going to the Ejet and therefore ORD, or are some new hires going CRJ?
Are all new hires going to the Ejet and therefore ORD, or are some new hires going CRJ?
02-22-2017, 02:13 PM
#5895
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Posts: 2,049
Originally Posted by awakenedpilot
If this is a dumb question, I apologize, but I am just getting back into the swing of all things aviation...
Are all new hires going to the Ejet and therefore ORD, or are some new hires going CRJ?
Are all new hires going to the Ejet and therefore ORD, or are some new hires going CRJ?
02-22-2017, 02:50 PM
#5896
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Position: Cessna 172 CFI
Posts: 271
I live in the Seattle area and would much prefer the west I am planning on asking for the ERJ as I believe that would increase my chances of getting SEA or at least a doable commute. I own a home here and my spouse works full time for the same company for many years.
Do you all think this a good plan?
Do you all think this a good plan?
02-22-2017, 03:25 PM
#5897
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Posts: 2,049
Originally Posted by Flyinlynn
I live in the Seattle area and would much prefer the west I am planning on asking for the ERJ as I believe that would increase my chances of getting SEA or at least a doable commute. I own a home here and my spouse works full time for the same company for many years.
Do you all think this a good plan?
Do you all think this a good plan?
02-22-2017, 04:09 PM
#5898
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Posts: 67
Originally Posted by zondaracer
If you want SEA, then I would ask for the E175.
02-22-2017, 04:16 PM
#5899
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Posts: 203
Originally Posted by awakenedpilot
I assume CRJ if you want FAT?
02-22-2017, 07:08 PM
#5900
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Position: Cessna 172 CFI
Posts: 271
Originally Posted by zondaracer
If you want SEA, then I would ask for the E175.
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