Compass air lines

[RiddleEagle18]

How are MSP and MEM as far as seniority for FO's goes? Able to hold that out of class if you choose as well?

In the last new hire class the drop went like this.

1 MSP
2 MSP
3 MSP
4 DTW
5 MEM
6 DTW

Where the Vac will be in the next classes who know? Talk of closing MEM for LGA. Talk of closing MEM for ATL?

MSP is most senior. MEM and DTW are pretty much the same, but all around you should be able to hold whatever you want unless you are in the last class to get hired.

If in fact they close MEM and open LGA look for it to go very junior. All the midwest people working at this company are terrified of the North East.

 

[SpauldingSmails]

All the midwest people working at this company are terrified of the North East.

Haha.

We don't fear the Northeast, we've been there and we know better.

I'm from the Northeast, its a great place to be from.

 

[jmt]

I interviewed about 2 weeks ago and still heard anything back from Compass. I guess I didn't get the job, unless no news is good news. Anybody in the same boat??

 

[pilotguy143]

I interviewed about 2 weeks ago and still heard anything back from Compass. I guess I didn't get the job, unless no news is good news. Anybody in the same boat??

I know of quite a few people (myself included) who are in the same boat. My fingers are crossed for everyone. I'll keep thinking positive thoughts until I get a "thanks, but no thanks" letter in the mail.

 

[DASHDRIVER]

I have heard that waiting more than two weeks is common. In all honesty I was really surprised that they called me in less than 24 hrs. Jami over in HR had to make it a conditional offer based on the results of my drug test, and background check. Thats the first time I have ever had that happen to me. send me a message if you guys get in the 17th class. Good luck!

 

[DASHDRIVER]

could anyone who has been at compass for a while describe the average schedule for a middle of the road line holder. what is life like on reserve. does the pbs system work well for you?

 

[lowlycfi]

could anyone who has been at compass for a while describe the average schedule for a middle of the road line holder. what is life like on reserve. does the pbs system work well for you?

I'm about a 55% F/O in MSP. PBS sucks. I never know what I'm going to get from month to month. Anywhere from 12 days off to 16 days off. Sometimes a weekend off, sometimes none of them. I do usually get commutable trips. Anywhere from 85 to 95 hours of credit.

I can't really comment on the reserve here since I haven't had to sit it. I do that all of the reserve lines are 11 days off. Enjoy.

 

[DASHDRIVER]

Thanks lowly,

I don't want to commute but until the rumors of which base will be where settle down I am hesitant to sell the house yet. (if I can) It looks like my timeing isn't too bad starting on the 17th I should be off reserve in what ever base I get, in fairly short order.

 

[RP170]

Thanks lowly,

I don't want to commute but until the rumors of which base will be where settle down I am hesitant to sell the house yet. (if I can) It looks like my timeing isn't too bad starting on the 17th I should be off reserve in what ever base I get, in fairly short order.

I take it guys aren't on reserve for very long then?

 

[mynameisjim]

Looks like junior lineholder in DTW is Jan 09, MEM and MSP is May 09

 

[lowlycfi]

Thanks lowly,

I don't want to commute but until the rumors of which base will be where settle down I am hesitant to sell the house yet. (if I can) It looks like my timeing isn't too bad starting on the 17th I should be off reserve in what ever base I get, in fairly short order.

No problem. Good luck. Personally, I wouldn't move for this or any other airline job. Delta giveth, and Delta can taketh away. Welcome and I look forward to seeing you on the line.

 

[NEDude]

The point is if everyone would stop accepting these payscales it would change. Get on your high horse and make a change. You guys can come back with what ever you want but, when you have to sign a 12k a year contract for a 18 k a year job it is time to do something else.

You are barking up the wrong tree here buddy. Nobody likes the pay, but refusing to take the job doesn't work either. Unless there is an organized, group effort, a few of us refusing the job still means thousands are ready to take it. It is sort of like three pilots at Delta going on strike, there will simply be no effect. Until somebody formally organizes a national pilot movement to boycott low paying entry level jobs, the situation will not change. Since you seem to be so passionate about the cause, why don't you start one. Otherwise stay out of everyone elses business.

Here is another thing to consider while you are being holier than thou - currency is everything in this industry. I have been furloughed three times in my career, and the longer you are on furlough, the harder it gets to find a job. I held out for a good paying opportunity for eight months. I got the opportunity to interview two weeks ago for a well paying overseas company. Guess what, in the interview they had real issues with my lack of currency and I did not get the job. Several other companies have stated that my lack of currency means I do not meet the requirements - Emirates, Etihad, ANA, Air Astana, Vietnam Airlines, just to name a few. I am also nearing 40 and the country has over 10% unemployment, so my opportunities for decent paying jobs in other fields are slim to none. Lastly the airline I am furloughed from will not be recalling in the forseeable future, if ever.

So if I want another shot at a good opportunity, I need to get flying again. If I can get another type rating out of it, even better. And on paper at least, I not only got hired by Compass, I just got hired by Delta as well, which happens to be a legacy carrier and the largest airline in the world. I will take it and be pretty happy as well. Can't wait to start.

 

[BoeingBaller]

You are barking up the wrong tree here buddy. Nobody likes the pay, but refusing to take the job doesn't work either. Unless there is an organized, group effort, a few of us refusing the job still means thousands are ready to take it. It is sort of like three pilots at Delta going on strike, there will simply be no effect. Until somebody formally organizes a national pilot movement to boycott low paying entry level jobs, the situation will not change. Since you seem to be so passionate about the cause, why don't you start one. Otherwise stay out of everyone elses business.

Here is another thing to consider while you are being holier than thou - currency is everything in this industry. I have been furloughed three times in my career, and the longer you are on furlough, the harder it gets to find a job. I held out for a good paying opportunity for eight months. I got the opportunity to interview two weeks ago for a well paying overseas company. Guess what, in the interview they had real issues with my lack of currency and I did not get the job. Several other companies have stated that my lack of currency means I do not meet the requirements - Emirates, Etihad, ANA, Air Astana, Vietnam Airlines, just to name a few. I am also nearing 40 and the country has over 10% unemployment, so my opportunities for decent paying jobs in other fields are slim to none. Lastly the airline I am furloughed from will not be recalling in the forseeable future, if ever.

So if I want another shot at a good opportunity, I need to get flying again. If I can get another type rating out of it, even better. And on paper at least, I not only got hired by Compass, I just got hired by Delta as well, which happens to be a legacy carrier and the largest airline in the world. I will take it and be pretty happy as well. Can't wait to start.

If you are happy with that wage I guess that is all that matters. Good luck to you.

 

[BoeingBaller]

You are simply a D0uche!!!!

Ok internet tough guy...

 

[Moustache]

Ok internet tough guy...

Thin skinned!!!

 

[CapnVegetto]

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[cjdriver]

Go ahead and fly for free, at least the government is going to make you be at least somewhat qualified from now on, so maybe we're safe in the back when we have to schmuck it on the airlines (once a year for recurrent). Ciao.

 

[Moustache]

Go ahead and fly for free, at least the government is going to make you be at least somewhat qualified from now on, so maybe we're safe in the back when we have to schmuck it on the airlines (once a year for recurrent). Ciao.

Zing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel inferior to you now!!!

 

[cjdriver]

Zing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel inferior to you now!!!

Well, you shouldn't. Unless you or you parents paid $100k for a $16k/yr job. Then you might.

 

[N813CA]

Who landed on a taxiway in ATL and who overflew MSP by a lot ?