Republic Pool

[mastermike28]

So I was hired by republic five days ago and told I would be placed into a pool. Republic is my number one choice and I would like to work there. However, with the current slow down I'm not sure if it would be wise to wait and possibly never get a call for a class date. If any Republic pilots could chime in on their thoughts on the situation over there as far as class dates it would be appreciated. Are you guys still losing pilots? Do you think you are short on pilots currently? I have 1400 tt and 200 multi all from instructing. Two months ago things were looking good. Now the door seems to be shutting fast. I'm going to apply to American Eagle and if I get hired, make a decision on waiting for Republic or going to Eagle. Comments and suggestions appreciated. Oh ya, long time lurker, first time poster.

 

[Tarzan]

I'm not there, but better find a home quick. Gonna get ugly.

 

[wlacy]

I'm in the same pool as you are. They told me mid-summer.

 

[mastermike28]

What was your interview date? Mine was 4/10.

 

[RP170]

Sounds like they are waiting to see how Delta is going to restructure the regional flying.

 

[7574EVER]

I'm going to apply to American Eagle and if I get hired, make a decision on waiting for Republic or going to Eagle.

Not to get your hopes overly high; but, with 1400/200 i'd be very very surprised if you didn't get hired. Study and know your jepps cold for the interview, have a personality and you'll be fine. Life here isn't nearly as bad as people make it out to be. It's not a smooth ride but it won't be anywhere you go. I'm not sure if I'd want to be at an airline affiliated with DAL right now either....At least until things start to settle down after the merger.

As other have said...The next 6mos to a year are going to be rough with the economy the way it is and all the mergers. Just find a cockpit to call home and strap in tight for the ride.

 

[LewisU_Pilot]

Come to eagle. It is really not that bad and you do a lot of flying. I agree with others don't sit in a pool waiting because the door is just about shut. Hi Bill how come I never see you around the crew room?

 

[mastermike28]

How's eagle reserve looking in chicago? I think the erj is short, but what if you get the crj?

 

[el diablo126]

maybe im partial to my company..but i would wait it out at republic. the J4J guys are for the most part all going to be leaving if not gone. leaving a pretty big vacancy to fill regardless of the current economy. upgrade is still pretty quick. call HR and feel them out as well if you haven't already. hope that helps

 

[zasca]

Well you can still get hired somewhere else while you wait for the class date. You won't be tainted for working for a company not as holy as dear sharniqua...

 

[kman]

take the job at eagle or anywhere else that will hire you now pronto. then if republic offers you something in the next few months, quit and go to republic.

 

[LearLove]

maybe im partial to my company..but i would wait it out at republic. the J4J guys are for the most part all going to be leaving if not gone. leaving a pretty big vacancy to fill regardless of the current economy. upgrade is still pretty quick. call HR and feel them out as well if you haven't already. hope that helps

As of this week all the j4j (except 2 or 3 going into the 4/5 US Air class) are gone. Native rep/chq guys have already been upgraded or are just finishing upgrade now to replace thoes j4j that left.

Upgrades left at Rep will be for the remaining 7 to 10 E175's still to come for US Air (I bet T8 has the exact numbers). The US Air total is 57 (17 or so 170's and the rest 175's for a total of 57) and they are holding at 12 in the Frontier system for now.

Most of the upgrades down the road will be for the E-170/5's comming for the Shuttle system. I think that is a net gain of 10 aircraft in the Shuttle system.

 

[MCOE175]

Despite the negotiation BS... RP is a great place to work. From what some of the check airmen say. The pool is only there till they can get everyone trained. 40 new check airmen on the S5 side. So hang tight.

 

[rogerwilcoout]

take the job at eagle or anywhere else that will hire you now pronto. then if republic offers you something in the next few months, quit and go to republic.

If you take this guys advice, you are making a HUGE mistake. First, Eagle is hiring, but AA is trying to divest Eagle from their books. Laymans terms, they are looking to dumb Eagle. Add the fact that upgrade time is forever and you have a mixture of unhappiness and no career progression. If you take any job and then take Rep when they call, you most likely will have a training contract that you will legally be responsible for and they (all) HAVE BEEN ACTIVELY PURSUING THE ONES THAT BREAK THE CONTRACT. Just wait it out for the pool. Things are awesome over here and I promise you that you will be happy you made the right decision holding out for Rep. Best people I have ever worked with are at this company.

 

[mastermike28]

I think I'm going to apply to eagle and see what happens. I do not believe they have a training contract. I will be able to build some experience there and then see what my best options are. I don't think I would be willing to wait for a seven year upgrade. Seems like I missed the republic hiring boom. I know for awhile they were bringing in around 80 a month.