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[EatSleepFly]

Otherwise, alot of guys split up their sleep schedule: half at home, half at the outstation. I don't know about you, but I just can't do that safely.

That's pretty much what I do, works fine for me. I don't think I could stand being outstation-based. I need some variety.

I like being hub-based. I have no life and almost no belongings anyways. Laying over at the outstation hotels, at least I have cable TV, a bed, internet, pool, sometimes a crew car, free hot breakfast, and a shower that I don't have to pay for. :nuts:

 

[DirtyBeech]

The split sleep schedule is not ideal, but you learn to live with it. I would hate to be one of the guys who flys all night only to go home and sleep all day. That's not exactly the best schedule for taking care of things around the house (spouse included). But hey, I sit reserve, and sometimes don't do a darn thing all day, so I've got some fudge factor built in to my schedule anyway.

 

[imacdog]

When I flew cargo I got into a split schedule too. I was "hub" based and the only way to get stuff done at home sometimes was to stay up late and make up for lost sleep at the outstation. It did help the long sits go by quicker, that's for sure. Fortunately I was working four days a week so I was able to switch back to a normal schedule for the weekends. I don't know how sustainable a split schedule is but it seemed to work for the seven months that I flew freight.

 

[psysicx]

There looking for a EMB pilot out of Santa Maria. Would upgrade to the left seat in 120 be under 4yrs?

 

[time builder]

Two actually, its a new route, class date is Aug 21. I believe they like EMB captains to have about 3000 hours, you might be able to upgrade in 2 years, but there's so few EMB's its hard to determine patterns for upgrading.

 

[psysicx]

So will they hire under 1200hrs into the Bro?

 

[Tryful]

yes they will

 

[bbq smoker]

What's competitive for those slots? TT, ME, Turbine Time, etc...

 

[DirtyBeech]

That's a hard one to answer. I've seen some guys submit resumes with 6-700 hours on them, and I think one of our West Texas guys got in the Bro with 800ish. Ofcourse, he was a PA31 instructor with us prior to being an EMB pilot so that helps. If you're really wanting to get on with us prior to getting your 1200, then I'd recommend trying to get in our instructor program in Burbank. It wasn't around back when I came through Indoc, but I might have gone that route if given the choice. Where are your times at now?

 

[Tryful]

Yeah I'd have to go with Dirty Beech on that answer as well it can vary alot. I know they are seeking to fill the spot in Santa Maria pretty badly. I would bet if you have a nice chunk of multi time and are willing to commit to that spot, they would be willing to give you a shot. I'm not sure.

But like mentioned before becoming a training captain here is a sure way to get in before your 1200. And as far as I just found out we could possibly be looking for a few here shortly. Worth a shot.

Oh and hey Dirty beech, if that f/o on the embraer is mr. holden be sure to tell him Tyler said hi!