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03-08-2017 | 06:35 PM
#6141
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Can't believe E175 reserve is still a year in ORD.
I sat reserve two weeks on the CRJ.
I sat reserve two weeks on the CRJ.
03-09-2017 | 01:44 PM
#6145
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From: Frieght Dog
Leaving a decent 135 job for SkyWest....
I recently spoke with a recruiter from my #1 choice of legacy. They flatly stated... "we aren't hiring 135 guys anymore due to poor training outcomes we have experienced with people coming from 135".
So, I am looking at leaving a pretty good 135 gig to get into 121.
I know there are a ton of variables regarding the following questions, but would love to hear some educated opinions:
1. How painful would a SMF-LAX or SMF-PDX commute be?
2. With 6mos seniority what kind of efficiency could an FO in LAX expect? (hrs credit for a 3 day trip? 4 day trip?)
3. If QOL is #1, you are bottom of the pile, and you live in SMF... which AC and what base are you shooting for?
Gracias amigos!
So, I am looking at leaving a pretty good 135 gig to get into 121.
I know there are a ton of variables regarding the following questions, but would love to hear some educated opinions:
1. How painful would a SMF-LAX or SMF-PDX commute be?
2. With 6mos seniority what kind of efficiency could an FO in LAX expect? (hrs credit for a 3 day trip? 4 day trip?)
3. If QOL is #1, you are bottom of the pile, and you live in SMF... which AC and what base are you shooting for?
Gracias amigos!
03-09-2017 | 01:57 PM
#6146
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From: A-320
I recently spoke with a recruiter from my #1 choice of legacy. They flatly stated... "we aren't hiring 135 guys anymore due to poor training outcomes we have experienced with people coming from 135".
So, I am looking at leaving a pretty good 135 gig to get into 121.
I know there are a ton of variables regarding the following questions, but would love to hear some educated opinions:
1. How painful would a SMF-LAX or SMF-PDX commute be?
2. With 6mos seniority what kind of efficiency could an FO in LAX expect? (hrs credit for a 3 day trip? 4 day trip?)
3. If QOL is #1, you are bottom of the pile, and you live in SMF... which AC and what base are you shooting for?
Gracias amigos!
So, I am looking at leaving a pretty good 135 gig to get into 121.
I know there are a ton of variables regarding the following questions, but would love to hear some educated opinions:
1. How painful would a SMF-LAX or SMF-PDX commute be?
2. With 6mos seniority what kind of efficiency could an FO in LAX expect? (hrs credit for a 3 day trip? 4 day trip?)
3. If QOL is #1, you are bottom of the pile, and you live in SMF... which AC and what base are you shooting for?
Gracias amigos!
SFO might be a better option for a base.
03-09-2017 | 02:04 PM
#6147
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From: Frieght Dog
There are quite a few commuters doing SMF-LAX. United, Delta, and American are using RJs. Southwest does the route too. There are plenty of flights and it's usually not a problem, but when loads are high, you might have a hard time. SMF-PDX has fewer flights but also fewer commuters.
SFO might be a better option for a base.
SFO might be a better option for a base.
03-09-2017 | 02:08 PM
#6148
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There are quite a few commuters doing SMF-LAX. United, Delta, and American are using RJs. Southwest does the route too. There are plenty of flights and it's usually not a problem, but when loads are high, you might have a hard time. SMF-PDX has fewer flights but also fewer commuters.
SFO might be a better option for a base.
SFO might be a better option for a base.
03-09-2017 | 02:16 PM
#6149
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Joined: Jul 2013
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From: 175 CA
SkyWest has a rig for trips, so at a minimum it's 4:12 per duty hour away. Hardly comes to that. Average daily credit is between 5-6 depending on seniority and base, so a 3 day could be 15-18 hours etc
03-09-2017 | 02:33 PM
#6150
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From: Frieght Dog
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