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NDPILOT

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Every post i've seen regarding AE has been negative, everyone is trying to leave or wishing they never started there in the first place.

Is there anyone who enjoys flying for AE or has anything positive to say about the company?

I was thinking about working with them, but it seems like i'd be shooting myself in the foot. There has to be some positive aspects of the company.

Thanks
 
To put it simply....................NO!

I'd rather be shot in the foot. Unless you ENJOY abuse, look elsewhere. Wall Mart, Home Depot.............
 
Yeah, don't go there...

The best thing about Eagle was the quality of training. The crews were also great and a blast to fly with, but with everyone there so unhappy, the crew lounge was a miserable place to hang out because of all the griping...
 
The only way to be happy at Eagle is too be thankful that you still have a job, for those of us that do. Everything else is pretty horrible. And yes the crew rooms are always full of negative comments and disgruntled pilots and flight attendants (from those that are speaking English anyway). As for me I am done complaining and leaving this sinking ship. Appleton here I come!!!

(For those of you in the pool at ACA after the end of August...you are now 1 closer to going to class in January.)
 
I'll chime in. Eagle's training was definitely top-notch. And pre-9-11, things seemed to really be improving. But right now, it's not a good idea. In a couple years, maybe things will be different. The pilot group is great, and they may be able to build a solid future.

Not everything about it is bad. There ARE worse places you could work. But if you're looking for a job in the near future, look elsewhere.
 
Why was the question asked???

NDPILOT,

Why did you even ask your question? Everyone knows that Eagle has 200+ pilots on furlough and that Eagle's growth is constricted by a clause in the APA contract. If the ASM cap was not in place, Eagle would still be one of the fastest growing regionals out there and you would probably be trying to get a job there. Sure Eagle has internal problems, but what major company doesn't?--I do not think many realize how large Eagle was compared to Comair, ASA, Skywest, and COEX prior to September 11.

When I flew for Eagle, I enjoyed flying there and I think a majority of the Eagle pilots would say the same. Also, I would say that Eagle's training program is one of the best in the industry.

Sure Eagle was not perfect and it will never be. Just remember, most of the furloughees were thankful for the fact that they did not have to instruct for 2000+ hrs before getting hired at Eagle. When you put that into proper perspective, Eagle was a pretty good place to start an airline career.

Batman
 
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Batman.
I asked the question to get responses like yours. You had some positive imput, thank you. I know about the furlough situation and the ASM cap, that was not part of my question.

Congrats on Comair.
 
Here's one.

I have been at Eagle for 4.5yrs and I am happy here. I was lucky enough to get hired at a time when there was tremendous growth. When I was hired they told us to expect a 5 year upgrade time. 19 months later I was an ATR Captain. I got to stay in the left seat until the end of last year. Now I am in the right seat of the RJ. The money isn't as great as it was as an ATR CA, but I am holding a great line with a ton of time off. I was fortunate enough to get PIC time, and now I get to fly a pretty cool jet.
My expectations when I was hired was the typical commuter lifestyle. Low pay, long hours, poor working conditions. It has not been any of those things for me. It may not be AA or UAL or DAL, but it is a hell of alot better than Gulfstream or Great Lakes (from what I have heard). Once we get all the ASM and Scope problems worked out this will be the best place to be.
 
Happy Eagle Pilots?

Hmmmmm Do you think Eagle Pilot knows what happiness is? or what its like to have a Life? They only made those things look good the day you interview. After that its all about negative stuff...I agree with English...the only thing they had best was training and that was before 9-11. I hope the company can clean up the mess that they created. I have also left this sinking ship with a year worth of senority, not that it means anything. I know people with more then 3 years senority are starting ground schools with ASA or COMAIR. So yeah Don't go there unless you like the abuse. Good Luck Fly Safe.

Bull

CRJ HERE I COME:)
 
Great training!! Give me a break....the training I got at ASA was just as good as EGL. I think that all of the big regionals have equally great programs.

Besides...give me the cash and left seat!!!! Can't get either at EGL.
 
This Place S&CKS! I have been here 2.3 years. (Stuck on the ROCK). Now i find out they are recalling 10 JUNIOR pilots to me and putting them in the SAAB in DFW!!! Whille I get to stay on the rock! Who knows waht the heck will happend here but, for the time being stay AWAY!!
 
This Place S&CKS! I have been here 2.3 years. (Stuck on the ROCK). Now i find out they are recalling 10 JUNIOR pilots to me and putting them in the SAAB in DFW!!! Whille I get to stay on the rock! Who knows waht the heck will happend here but, for the time being stay AWAY!!
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If you aren't seat locked, and they didn't post a vacancy for the DFW Saab, you should contact the union. That is a serious grievance. I haven't heard anything about recalls going to the Saab.
 
Yes, the training was good a Eagle. but it is also good other places. When I went through training at Eagle even the instructors were complaining to the new hires. The only happy Eagle pilots that I know are the ex-Eagle pilots who are working elsewhere, which includes me!
Life already has enough stress, stay away from there and enjoy a reduced level of stress.
That is my opinion.
 
Our Contract SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The pilot group is cool but the Mgt treats us like sh$%t. I'm bailing for Comair.

See ya all in CVG!!!!!!!!
 
The 20 recalls to DFW was on the company crapola koolaid page. And I have already contacted the union. I am not seat locked. Butn our GREAT contract says we can not jump from one T-prop to another as an F/o. The company is trying to use that clause to cover their A$$.
 
I wish that no one would ever come back to (or start at) Eagle again.....That would send a message to management that this place sux a**. And trust me, I have the right to say so. Stay away.......unless being a 8 year FO is ok with you.....then join the "trickle"!
 
It's really a shame that Eagle went from being a decent regional to work for to merely a stepping stone. If no other place will hire you, then Eagle will get you some great experience (when they hire again) that you can use to go elsewhere.

I'm still adjusting to being treated as a human now that I left that production line.
 
Have you guys heard! They are putting the seats back on the Saab ant ATR! WTF?? Whats going on?? I guess they most have sold Executive off! Putting the seats back on brings up the ASM's. Something is going down!
 
You guys are a bunch of freakin' idiots! Most of the complainers are LOW timers that never had to pay any dues and you don't realize how **CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED**ed lucky you are to have any airline job. You're all gonna be crying early next year when the rest of us become instant AA pilots and upgrades are instantaneous. Anyone with any sense could see the obvious if you just look at the facts! And by the way, Executive is NOT going to be sold and never was. Now, all you little punks that know everything can fire away. Have fun being ill-informed , never-paid-your-dues, I know everything, little cry-babies and tell me how wrong I am. Just don't waste too much time on your responses because I'm not gonna waste any more time reading your pathetic posts.
 
Are you done venting?

Why is it that these "low-timers" are at fault for getting hired when there was a demand for pilots. They got into the industry at the right time, when 600 hours and 50 multi was ok, good for them. I wish people would stop holding that against them. They got the job just like anyone else, including the 6000 hour pilot.

They are also entitled to their own opinion, it may not be the same as yours, which you seem to think is above everyone else, but what does it really matter. In the end who really cares anyways. Most of you have jobs, be happy for that reason, instead of being pissed at your 750 hour F.O.


"You're all gonna be crying early next year when the rest of us become instant AA pilots "

How is that going to happen? Do you know something everyone else doesn't?
 
3Holer.....I'm not going to insult you because I probably know you since I was a CA in SJU and MIA. But I am going to say "Chill out dude". You may love Eagle (that's fine), but don't rip on people who don't. Everyone's views should be respected. I also think you shouldn't have so much confidence in your remarks about dropping NA and merging with AA. Who do you think you are - management making all the decisions? Anything could happen.....we could sell NA and never merge with AA. Or your predictions could come true, but don't say its deffinitaly going to happen. I hope your enjoying the lower latitudes.
 
"You're all gonna be crying early next year when the rest of us become instant AA pilots and upgrades are instantaneous. "



.......thats one of the funniest things I've read on this forum yet.......:rolleyes:
 
3HOLER..............that's too easy

I'm not sure what kind of "dues" you've paid 3HOLER. Believe it or not, some people HAVE paid their dues, and worked for other regionals. Anyone with a brain knows how poorly AMR treats employees. If you think things are going to change for the better anytime soon, you need professional help.
 

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