Air wisconsin hiring!!!

[Friend]

Saw the post on climbto350.com Air Wisconsin is looking for CRJ 200 pilots.
they have 70 CRJ200 and will need to hire for spring 2011

 

[no1pilot2000]

I spoke to someone who recently began training at AWAC. Before he shipped off to training, he told me he is ready and eager to start his new job there. Not too much is said about Air Wisconsin on this web site, vs. the other regional airlines. As far as a regional is concerned, is it better, worse, or ok?

 

[WSurf]

Well its a 50 Seat RJ operator. Those will really start being Reduced. I know US Airways wants to reduce it 50 seat RJ's, but are locked into Leases at PSA and a Contract with AWac.
I see AWAC and Piedmont kinda in the same boat. If there isn't any new equipment in the near future it could be trouble.
But they have a great Pilot group and good pay/along with a good contract. I definitely wouldn't turn down the job. Just don't expect moral to be high and upgrades to come fast. But if you are new to the profession (First off sorry you choose it, and second don't turn down the job) Good Luck!

 

[no1pilot2000]

When do the contracts between AWAC, Piedmont due to expire with US Air? I remember working for Piedmont at BWI in the mid 1990's. They built this big terminal at the airport for all the express flights. Now, that terminal is only used for a few express flights.

 

[Citrus531]

Their post has been up a while....latest info: http://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/airlines/regional/air_wisconsin.html

 

[Citrus531]

When do the contracts between AWAC, Piedmont due to expire with US Air? I remember working for Piedmont at BWI in the mid 1990's. They built this big terminal at the airport for all the express flights. Now, that terminal is only used for a few express flights.

AWAC's contract expires in 2015.

 

[kf4amu]

When do the contracts between AWAC, Piedmont due to expire with US Air? I remember working for Piedmont at BWI in the mid 1990's. They built this big terminal at the airport for all the express flights. Now, that terminal is only used for a few express flights.

Piedmont isn't a contract carrier. I think Air Whiskey's terminates in 2015 unless they are the cheapest operator at that time (or USAir is bankrupt and needs more money), at which point they will get more work.

 

[relief tube]

good to hear one of the better contracts in the regional biz hiring.

 

[no1pilot2000]

Good luck to those pilots who try to get a job with either airline. I flew Piedmont a few times and they seemed to be a good carrier.

 

[no1pilot2000]

If US Airways starts to reduce their use of 50 seat RJ's, would Air Wisconsin consider the Q400?

 

[WSurf]

If US Airways starts to reduce their use of 50 seat RJ's, would Air Wisconsin consider the Q400?

Well of course, however I believe Air Wisconsin pilots were approached with that option by management. However the pilots told them to pound sand to fly them at 50 seat RJ Rates.

But then again, US Airways has a scope on TurboProps at 70 seat. Which is kinda dumb. Q400 has 74 Seats.....

Problem is US Airways is at its max on Large RJ's. Who knows whats gonna happen. The talk has been for US Airways to have 1 big WO and 2 Contract Carriers. But then again a FA told me this!

 

[Vegaspilot99]

Install the seasonal bin in the back of the Q400 = 70 seats.

 

[WSurf]

Install the seasonal bin in the back of the Q400 = 70 seats.

They want the seats for the price of that plane.

 

[CX880]

Well of course, however I believe Air Wisconsin pilots were approached with that option by management. However the pilots told them to pound sand to fly them at 50 seat RJ Rates.

Why? That's what Colgan does right now and it seems like they're growing. It's good to diversify for the future.

 

[no1pilot2000]

Since we are on the topic of new hires, what can pilots recently hired by Air Wisconsin, Colgan, American Eagle expect during training and as they start to fly the line with their new bosses?

 

[Rekks Inbound]

Why? That's what Colgan does right now and it seems like they're growing. It's good to diversify for the future.

Simple. Because some of us aren't willing to sell our souls to fly a bigger A/C for less than what we fly a 50 seater for now, just for 'growth'. A concept you obviously don't get.........

Peace.

Rekks

 

[WSurf]

Why? That's what Colgan does right now and it seems like they're growing. It's good to diversify for the future.

Of Course this makes sense coming from a GoJets pilot.

 

[CX880]

Simple. Because some of us aren't willing to sell our souls to fly a bigger A/C for less than what we fly a 50 seater for now, just for 'growth'. A concept you obviously don't get.........

Peace.

Rekks

See there you go again a pilot thinking only about himself. The future airwisconsin pilot isn't going to have a job because crj2s will be obsolete.

 

[no1pilot2000]

For an airline like Air Wisconsin or the other regional airlines that fly 50 seat RJ's, what is the average distance that these aircraft fly on a trip? I read, mainly through this web site, how RJ's are not efficient and how there might not be a future for them in this business. If this is true, what aircraft can be used at in its place? In the years to come, will regional airlines find themselves replacing their RJ fleets with turbo props?

Any quesses?

 

[Rekks Inbound]

See there you go again a pilot thinking only about himself. The future airwisconsin pilot isn't going to have a job because crj2s will be obsolete.

First off, for any number of passengers up to 50, the CRJ2 is still more economical than your precious 70 seater. There are still plenty of markets where you simply don't need more seats than that.

As far as having a job, I'd rather have my pride intact and not whore myself out for less money just to fly a bigger, shinier POS CRJ.

Peace.

Rekks