Champion-schedules and quality of life?

[VWDrvr21]

Can someone please tell me what schedules,quality of life and what it would be like to commute for a position at Champion. Also a estimate of upgrade time to FO. I have worked 121 non sched before so have a idea of what im in for. I just need to know if commuting is a realistic option. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[KingNothing]

If you live in base your fine. Commuting is hard with these schedules. Commuting sucks anyway right? Most out and backs, so would need a crash pad for sure

 

[shark77]

A friend of mine said they are short ~20 FE's and most FO's have resume's out. So there may be potential to upgrade quickly, but then again, if that many people are running away, may be there is a reason.

 

[KingNothing]

If you live in base its not a bad place at all. Except for MGMT. Lots of NWA recalls leaving

 

[VWDrvr21]

I assume you are employed there I was just hired and want to know what the changes will be in new contract. Do you see increased pay? Also fo upgrade, sounds like will be quick.I think I will have good Engineer seniority.Will I be able to bid the 20,21 day off lines? Your comments please.

 

[Workin'Stiff]

It totally depends on a bunch of things... But you won't be bidding the 20 or 21 day off lines anytime soon... Upgrade depends on your base... Do a search, Champion come us every couple of months...

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?t=96955
http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?t=97142
http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?p=1326619
http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?t=93894

 

[VWDrvr21]

I will be in the first class of the fourty or so FE s they will hire.What do you think I could hold then in DTW or STL? Thanks.

 

[Workin'Stiff]

You shouldn't have a problem getting one of those bases... But there's a big assumption that Champion will be able to hire 40 FE's this year... Champion really doesn't offer much, especially when compared with other companies that are hiring right now...