CHQ or XJET

[mckpickle]

I've worked at both. XJT in 2001 (furloughed) hired at CHQ in 2002. Both are excellent places to work. For me though, the money is on CHQ. The money is basically the same, the QOL (for me) is better at CHQ. I guess the best way to put this is, when I was at XJT i was one of the most junior reserve ATR fo's. McPickle was one of the most senior ATR captains. I am now preparing for my Continental interview which is coming up. XJT guys got the flow thru stuff taken away from then, and now have little hope of going to CAL. (I do not know if McPickle is able to flow thru). The movement at XJT will be NIL as soon as the last of the jets get delivered. CHQ still has many planes (170's) on order. Obviously this is subject to change at a moments notice, but I think you will move up quicker at CHQ. All this being said I did work under the old XJT contract, so things are surely better there now than when i was there. If you live in Lexington you have the possibility of being based in SDF for CHQ. We have many guys that do that.

Good luck

I think your right on many aspects. The movement, in my guess will be a lot better at CHQ. But the QOL here is amazing. Granted I'm pretty senior but with our new contract....WOW. I'm going to do over 200 days off this year and still make over 75K. I know of FO's making more $$ than captains because of our FBO provissions. Our trip trade system is simply spectacular. (As long as you are able to be online to trade when the window opens.) I've talked to people about how the CHQ trip trade system works. Pretty dysmal. I'd honestly make your choice by flipping a coin and consulting a fortune teller. Who the heck knows how this mess of an industry is going to shake out.

 

[boxjockey]

And now we'll be blessed with your disgruntled @ss at Xjet for the rest of our time here. :uzi: :crying:

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[mckpickle]

And now we'll be blessed with your disgruntled @ss at Xjet for the rest of our time here. :uzi: :crying:

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Disgruntled? How I never work!!!

 

[Master Shake]

Another vote for JetLinkin...

Jetlink 2580: Hey approach, why do you call us Jetlinkin?
IAH Approach: Because you guys are the Cadillacs of the sky!

 

[Superpilot92]

Now thats funny!!

Discuss

 

[hbrow15]

Another vote for JetLinkin...

Jetlink 2580: Hey approach, why do you call us Jetlinkin?
IAH Approach: Because you guys are the Cadillacs of the sky!

I haven't heard that guy in a while is he still around?, I always thought he said Jetlincon as in lincon continental.

and how about

IAH Approach: Jetlincon 2580 direct CUZZZ
Jetlink 2580: Direct CUZZZ
IAH Approach: you know why I cleared to direct CUZZZ?
Jetlink 2580: Why?
IAH Approach: CUZZZ I can!!!!!

 

[nimtz]

CHQ and it's a no brainer. At a regional it's all about where you will fall on the seniority list after two years. XJT is a fine place to work, but far too many seemed to have settled on this place as *snicker* a career job. Translation for you at the bottom is XJT=Eagle.

XJT has absolutely nothing in place to grow the airline any further. Additionally it appears XJT is heading towards fun and games in trying to keep our exclusivity contract with CAL in '07. Only problem is the economics of the 50 seater have been thrown in the toliet.

CHQ on the other hand will benefit from the 170 program. Not necessarily good news for the profession as a whole, but it appears the floodgates have sprung for the 70+ seaters. I expect CHQ to get more 70+ seat flying in the year ahead. No matter what anybody tells you about contracts and QOL you come to a regional for the upgrade, both for the PIC and the fact that captain pays a liveable wage. Quite frankly I thought of leaving XJT after 9/11 for CHQ, but decided the lateral move wasn't worth the risk. Wish I would of taken the other option in retrospect.

 

[generaltso]

I think XJT will be a very different place 2 years from now. Lets face it - the 50 seater fad is quickly coming to a stop. I think the companies that know this will be the ones to prosper in the coming years. Xjet has way to many 50/35 seaters (almost 250?).

When the contract with CAL ends, they are not going to be able to place these 50 seaters anywhere. Yes they will still do business with CAL, but with fuel prices the way they are, CAL will eventually realize that they have way to many 50 seaters.

As far as dorks go, there are some at every airline. I know a lot of dorks at Xjet, but there are plenty at CHQ too.

 

[SkyBoy1981]

CHQ and it's a no brainer. At a regional it's all about where you will fall on the seniority list after two years. XJT is a fine place to work, but far too many seemed to have settled on this place as *snicker* a career job. Translation for you at the bottom is XJT=Eagle.

XJT has absolutely nothing in place to grow the airline any further. Additionally it appears XJT is heading towards fun and games in trying to keep our exclusivity contract with CAL in '07. Only problem is the economics of the 50 seater have been thrown in the toliet.

CHQ on the other hand will benefit from the 170 program. Not necessarily good news for the profession as a whole, but it appears the floodgates have sprung for the 70+ seaters. I expect CHQ to get more 70+ seat flying in the year ahead. No matter what anybody tells you about contracts and QOL you come to a regional for the upgrade, both for the PIC and the fact that captain pays a liveable wage. Quite frankly I thought of leaving XJT after 9/11 for CHQ, but decided the lateral move wasn't worth the risk. Wish I would of taken the other option in retrospect.

Yeah, you're right. Who cares about the pay, whats important is that you can fly a 70 seater and will probably upgrade quicker. We all know that as soon as you hit that 1000 turbine PIC all of the majors like Delta, United, and US Airways will be banging your door down to hire you. Especially if that PIC is in the almighty 170, since it looks cool just like an airbus! I mean, even if the majors don't call, at least you'll be a cool and well paid E-Jet pilot.

 

[Superpilot92]

i think the companies that are buying the 170s are shooting themselves in the foot. the 170 is going to turn into the e135 version. it was great when it came out but the 190 will be the one that prevails. Just my opinion.