AirWis info please

[utahpilot]

how many pilots at Air Wis?

how long would a newhire expect to sit reserve if given ORD? ATL? if given ATL, how long to get to ORD?

what are reserve lines like for ORD?

do trips flow out through the other hubs? for example, do ORD pilots fly out to DEN then on out west to LA?

thanks in advance

UP

 

[crashpad]

What's going on with their Denver Ops?

 

[Rottweiller]

how many pilots at Air Wis?

how long would a newhire expect to sit reserve if given ORD? ATL? if given ATL, how long to get to ORD?

what are reserve lines like for ORD?

do trips flow out through the other hubs? for example, do ORD pilots fly out to DEN then on out west to LA?

thanks in advance

UP

1. About 750 right now with training of 20 or so every month right now. Company plan on loosing 5 a month to attrition.

2. ORD - Best guess 5-6 months. ATL - Best guess indef. as little to no movement there unless AirTran want more A/C (still a possibility).

3. All reserve lines are 5 on 3 off and reserves are being used quiet often to fly right now.

4. Yes for UAX flying. DEN crews fly out to ORD and east and ORD crews do go through DEN. No more west coast stuff on the RJ as this has gone to Skywest and MESA. ATL crews do Airtran stuff only (reserve might get a UAX trip out of ATL if pilot goes sick there for UAX).

 

[Rottweiller]

What's going on with their Denver Ops?

Moving over to B concourse again as UAL want A gates for TED. Departures down to minimal on RJ as routes being done by Skywest and MESA. 146's still doing the mountain stuff etc. Most of the DEN crews end up going through ORD and out east which they love

 

[CRJ Driver]

ORD

Speak for yourself, DEN crews like ORD, put the crack pipe down!

 

[HouseBoy]

How about a couple more questions...

How long was the agreement signed with Airtran to provide jet connect service?

Are new hires getting ATL right out of class or is the lack of movement there making ATL hard to get?

How do you feel about AWACs future growth after their firm orders have been delivered? I know they have several conditional orders and options but am curious what the general feeling is for them exercising these.

Guess I'm just trying to weigh my options right now as I've been sitting in ASA's pool for 14 months and now have an AirWis interview coming up. I live in ATL and probably couldn't go wrong with either, but just want to make the most informed decision.

Almost forgot...what are the flight benefits like on United and Airtran? Do all pilots get the same bennies or do the ATL crews only get Airtran's?

 

[bb9000cde]

Air Wis is great place to be!

I am working as a pilot for Air Wisconsin on the CRJ-200. They are the best company I have ever worked for, they are very proffessional, growing, treat you like your flying a 747, and has a strong future. I know they are getting 20 airplanes for sure, and most likely an additional 20, so this is a loarge CRJ order, there are plans to hire almost 400 more pilots if this happens, so uograde will go sooner than most think. It's somewhere where you can retire, and the contact is great. Thanks to Mesa, we did have to take a large paycut, but things will hopefully return at some point. Apply now, it's the time. Most people need high 121 time, but there have been some 135's in recent classes. Usualy about 15-20 per class...no pool. Ask any other questions if needed!

 

[Crizz]

Do they do any sort of internship or bridge program for college graduates? Any sort of preferencial hiring to former interns or specific universitites?

 

[lionflyer]

Not that I'm aware of. The mins are: 1500/500.

 

[bb9000cde]

Air Wis

Eric- They have no bridge programs etc....it's not really a place that hirtes too many people off the street without 121 time, for most people this is the 2-3+ airline they have been too...it's not like COEX and Eagle did for some time. Its a great place, just go somewhere get time, and I would try to get over asap!

 

[NDPILOT]

I think you've been mislead on the growth, I was told last week that 7 more airplanes are coming with financing in place for 20 more, just need someone to fly them for. Still a great place to be.

 

[91100 100 set]

I sent some application materials via email and ground mail a few weeks ago (mid december?) and got a call from Kristi for a phone screening last week, just as I was walking out the door for a 3 day trip, so I couldn't call her back until today. She was out of the office, but I left a message telling her I will try again tomorrow. Anything out of the ordinary I can expect from this? Of course the internet is loaded with all kinds of gouges, but none of them made any mention about a phone screening (unless I'm reading the wrong ones!).

 

[bb9000cde]

Air Wis

Hello- The interview is good on teh phone, it's just to veryify info and ask why you want to work for airwis, and what you know about the company....tell her you know there is financing in place for about 20 more CRJ's, and there is possibility of 20 more etc...and that you understand that there is going to be a slow process for the upgrade time, but they do take good care of you and the pay is well after the 1st year. She is really nice, and when you go to the interview, very easy going. YOu will great. I can send you some info if you want. Email me at [email protected]

 

[General Lee]

Do the new hires ever go to the 146, or are they senior?

 

[bb9000cde]

Air Wis

Yes they go to 146, eitehr is available, in fact....next class has 4 spots open for it..it's just MUCH longer reserve time.

 

[LearLove]

I sent some application materials via email and ground mail a few weeks ago (mid december?) and got a call from Kristi for a phone screening last week, just as I was walking out the door for a 3 day trip, so I couldn't call her back until today. She was out of the office, but I left a message telling her I will try again tomorrow. Anything out of the ordinary I can expect from this? Of course the internet is loaded with all kinds of gouges, but none of them made any mention about a phone screening (unless I'm reading the wrong ones!).

YO, whats up with tryin' to leave? I thought we were ridin' this "ship" in together.

 

[91100 100 set]

well, lets face it Mike (I assume...), things aren't looking to swell here at ALG, and it looks like the kids at PSA will get theirs too...

 

[crashpad]

Re: Air Wis is great place to be!

Originally posted by bb9000cde ..... It's somewhere where you can retire, and the contact is great.....

Oh waiter, Ill have what this guys' having...and make it a double!

 

[Palerider957]

For the air wis drivers:

What is your reserve system like? Is it seniority based and what is your callout? How are open time trips assigned?

Also, how does your trip/duty rig work?

Thanks. We are in contract talks and I want to be able to compare.....

 

[DASHDRIVER]

Reserver in ATW

Hey there I am on reserve in the 146 hear in ATW. Got hired in oct of this past year. off OR in Dec, I am told I will have four more guys beneath me next month. doesn't really matter though. reserve is a two hour call out most of the time I just sit around with the other guys from my class and play PS2. I have flown less than 50 hours in two months of flying. company gives you a beeper. They tell me that I won't be senior enough to hold reserve in the summer months. I guess everyone likes the second year pay and not ever having to work in the nice wx. I have been very happy since coming over here. And the time off gives me time to bartend and make up for the probation pay.

as for the future: I don't know what will happen but things seem to be moving fast since the MESA/ACA dance was cut thankfully short. I think that we will take delivery of the 20 we have financing for + the 7 we have yet to take delivery of in the first order of 60 for UAL. There are additional rumors circulating now around here saying there may even be more than 20 with a vacum now opening in Dulles. This last part is nothing but talk from what I know that is fact. Either way, training Dept is budgeted for 175 newhires in a 0% attrition senario this year. Obviously because we are losing 5 a month that will change and if we finalize the additional 20 that 200 on top of that. (We man at 5 crews per A/C) Could be great, but I have learned enough about this industry in my short years to not believe anything till after you plug you headset into it.

Regards and good luck

DD

 

[AWACoff]

I have been ATW reserve in the 146 for a year next month. Getting a reserve line in the summer is indeed difficult because every FO (that I know of) lives in the ATW area +/- an hour. They like to go boating, golfing, etc. A 2 hour call out in Appleton,WI is a long time to get to the airport due to zero traffic. On the bright side, every month I've bid for a line I have recieved on with my monthly credit averaging 85-95 hours. Don't even think of getting reserve in DEN. There are no plans to backfill per the latest vacancy notice.

 

[SpocksBeard]

I have to echo everybody's sentiments about this company. It is a great place to be. The contract is NOT great, but it is not horrible either after the concessions. I'm in training now and the company is very tight lipped about what may or may not happen with the 20 airplanes. I think United will not turn down 20 airplanes at no cost and we will continue to increase capacity at dulles. I think a dulles base will open up soon and go very junior. I see a displacement in my crystal ball...

 

[Rottweiller]

I see a displacement in my crystal ball...

Like the one for DEN Captains this week or maybe your ball can shed some more light?

 

[SpocksBeard]

No. It can't. I sympathize with all the Denver displacements. I realize that they have alot more to lose than me.