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Old 07-02-2016, 01:42 PM
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About how many pilots commute, and is there a Sun Country crash pad?
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Old 07-02-2016, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by deepinthebush View Post
About how many pilots commute, and is there a Sun Country crash pad?
About 10%. There is a captain that has a few places. There are many crash pads close by the MSP airport.
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Old 07-02-2016, 07:24 PM
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Thanks much for all your info beech1980, sent you PM
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Old 07-03-2016, 07:47 AM
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Between all the pilots at SCA, Endeavor, Compass, Delta, etc. and the many universities in the area there seems to be no lack of crashpads.
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Old 07-03-2016, 08:21 AM
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Between all the pilots at SCA, Endeavor, Compass, Delta, etc. and the many universities in the area there seems to be no lack of crashpads.
I am moving out of my Crashpad in three weeks there will be an opening . Located in Burnsville with 4 other Suncountry pilots . And yes you will have your own room.
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Old 07-03-2016, 01:26 PM
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Gooneybird1971, PM sent regarding crash pad.
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Old 07-03-2016, 02:04 PM
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Any new hires care to share your times, experience?

From a local MSP guy trying to get on with Sun Country.
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Old 07-03-2016, 09:24 PM
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Any new hires care to share your times, experience?

From a local MSP guy trying to get on with Sun Country.
I started just over four months ago and have been on the line now a couple months.

Low time in my class was about 5,000 hours and high time over 20,000 hours. I came with just under 11,000 hours and 6,500 turbojet PIC in the 121 world. Everyone in my class had 121 time. Most people had a lot of 121 time.

I feel like a new student pilot again in all respects but that's a good thing. It's not bad to turn on the brain again and learn something new.

My experience thus far is limited but I've enjoyed the people I've flown with and learning a new airplane and operation has been a positive challenge. The folks I've flown with are all experienced pilots and have a lot to share. They've been very generous with their knowledge and experience and I really appreciate it.

Training was tough, no question about it. Just because an airline is small doesn't mean it's not going to challenge new hire pilots. On the contrary. Comparing notes with folks at larger airlines makes me think that SY's training is every bit as thorough as other operators of the same type, possibly more thorough. But make no mistake, they take it seriously and expect the new pilots to take it seriously as well.

I came from a regional airline and the flying at Sun Country is neither better nor worse, but it's very different. There are a lot of longer segments and a mix of charter and scheduled flying.

So far I'm enjoying it. The challenges of the new operation and airplane are rewarding. The pay could be better but that may come eventually. At least there's a new contract in place and most pilots I've met seem pretty optimistic about the future at SY.

I hope that helps.
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Old 07-04-2016, 12:48 PM
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If anyone has info on any available SCA crashpads, I would certainly appreciate if you could PM me. Thanks
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Old 07-05-2016, 12:38 PM
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Just conducted the interview a couple hours ago. PM me with any questions
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