What is in store for Comair

[JonnyKnoxville]

So heres a question... I've considered applying at Comair lately. A decent place to work? I know that they're in a rather precarious position right now, but other than that, how are they to work for? What are the chances of getting JFK? Any thoughts/opinions?

Chances are you will get Kennedy whether or not you want to be based there. If a new-hire plans on commuting, JFK is probably one of your better choices.

The future at the company is shaky. I would go to an independant regional provider who seem to be doing better in this industry like Chatauqua. I would stay away from wholly-owned subsidiaries like Comair unless you have low time and cannot go anywhere. With that said, I would still go to Comair before trying to fly for Mesa.

We will probably be forced into paycuts by the bankruptcy court even though we made over 50 million dollars this year. As we will try to strike to prevent this cut I am sure our management team will block the strike through some kind of legal injunction.

 

[JonnyKnoxville]

Holy cow! It's like I've logged onto bizarroworldflightinfo.com. The only thing I agree with is being away from people who "get worked up over stupid stuff". You didn't mention that JFK is an over-block dream, but that's another story. Operationally speaking I'll take CVG over JFK or ATL any day (though ATL isn't the mess it once was since Delta has been doing the ground service).

Why don't you guys wear the leather jacket?

The leather jackets are sooo coool! I wear mine everywhere with my aviator sunglasses and pretend that I am a WWII pilot dropping the BIG BOMB.

 

[standaman]

The leather jackets are sooo coool! I wear mine everywhere with my aviator sunglasses and pretend that I am a WWII pilot dropping the BIG BOMB.

No you don't.

 

[andym037]

Thanks for the info guys! What about MCO? I would have to assume that its pretty senior. JFK would probably still be my first choice however. The main reason I ma considering Comair is because the pay is much better than where I am now, and if I got JFK I wouldn't have to commute. Plus, I want to move back to FL eventually, so the MCO base is a draw as well. Also, is there any training contract? How long is one typically on reserve? Whats the overall QOL like?

 

[MELIT]

Fcuk you MELIT. You were the guys absolutely giddy over ASA planes being transferred to your outfit. I don't see too many guys dancing over the Comair planes on our property.

What I posted was fact, yours is fiction.

 

[Big Foot]

Is it true that training last 3 monthss. How does that compare to other regionals. And if it does last that long is that with IOE?

 

[imacdog]

The 3 months should include all of training and IOE. Something like 6 weeks ground, 3 weeks sim, and 3 weeks allotted for IOE.

 

[Big Foot]

imacdog thanks for all you help

 

[JonnyKnoxville]

Thanks for the info guys! What about MCO? I would have to assume that its pretty senior. JFK would probably still be my first choice however. The main reason I ma considering Comair is because the pay is much better than where I am now, and if I got JFK I wouldn't have to commute. Plus, I want to move back to FL eventually, so the MCO base is a draw as well. Also, is there any training contract? How long is one typically on reserve? Whats the overall QOL like?

MCO is senior, but it seems to be getting less senior all the time.

There is not a training contract at Comair.

Reserve...Well, relatively short in JFK. However, in CVG I have been here two and a half years and am still on reserve. Senior reserve, but it is still reserve. If I went to just about any other regional two and a half years ago I would have upgraded by now as my friends all did. I also came to Comair because it was considered the best with the best pay. However, when I am still at First Officer pay and my friends are all at Captain pay, ultimately their career choice led to higher pay. Good luck on your choice!

 

[wrigley23]

The leather jackets are sooo coool! I wear mine everywhere with my aviator sunglasses and pretend that I am a WWII pilot dropping the BIG BOMB.

Boo Ha Ha. Nice. Plus you can take off all the trimmings and it's a fashionable out-to-dinner coat. But I have to admit, this time of year that NE winter wind cuts right through the flasher trench coat. Ouch

 

[172driver]

So heres a question... I've considered applying at Comair lately. A decent place to work? I know that they're in a rather precarious position right now, but other than that, how are they to work for? What are the chances of getting JFK? Any thoughts/opinions?

It's a miserable place to work right now. It used to be fairly nice and it may be again, if and when the dust settles. But there's a reason they're hiring in droves despite losing airframes...

 

[ubpilot]

Say if comair doesn't go under, and I really don't think it will go under. then how long is the upgrade time today? I mean just TODAY.

 

[imacdog]

Right now the latest Captain awards have gone to pilots with around 4 1/2 to 5 years seniority.

 

[DOGTIRED]

Hey guys,
What's up with the GSO base? How senior is it?

 

[Caveman]

My original post by the way was aimed at living in Cincitucky. It really is a dump!

To quote Homer Simpson, "SO LONG STINK TOWN!"

Translation: CVG is an airline town and the local girls weren't impressed by my leather jacket and RayBans.