CommutAir Hiring

[onionluvr]

It looks like commutair is going to be doing some interviewing. 1500/300.

http://www.commutair.com/pilot.htm

 

[sayrejm]

what do they pay?

 

[no1pilot2000]

If you're inquiring about pay, you may want to look at a web site called:

www.willflyforfood.com

You may get your answer there

 

[sayrejm]

haha... i was setting up for the "google it" comments... oh well, that one works too.

 

[sayrejm]

.... HOLY B@LLS!, who would work for those wages??? ... oh wait, crap.

 

[CX880]

I'd probably be worried about the bases more than working conditions. That's a hazard right there, EWR with 21 dollars an hour.

 

[no1pilot2000]

The situation is this... you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't. What are your long term flying career goals? If you want to someday move onto a better paying more advanced flying job, other than flying for the military, the regionals are your most likely option at this point.

It's best thing to do is to apply for the pilot job at Commutair or Air Wisconsin if you meet or exceed their qualifications. If they call you in for an interview, see what the deal is. If they offer you a job, you can either accept or reject it. Entry level airline pilots at the regional level need to begin somewhere.

One of the problems is that entry level pilots on this web site constantly complain about is the pay issue and not the experience they are getting flying. The regionals aren't forever.

 

[flyn96]

The situation is this... you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't. What are your long term flying career goals? If you want to someday move onto a better paying more advanced flying job, other than flying for the military, the regionals are your most likely option at this point.

It's best thing to do is to apply for the pilot job at Commutair or Air Wisconsin if you meet or exceed their qualifications. If they call you in for an interview, see what the deal is. If they offer you a job, you can either accept or reject it. Entry level airline pilots at the regional level need to begin somewhere.

One of the problems is that entry level pilots on this web site constantly complain about is the pay issue and not the experience they are getting flying. The regionals aren't forever.

Sorry but it might not be forever but you should plan on at least 10 years these days. Ask yourself can I make for 7 years as an fo and 3 years as captain before I move on?????

 

[OPECJet]

The situation is this... you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't. What are your long term flying career goals? If you want to someday move onto a better paying more advanced flying job, other than flying for the military, the regionals are your most likely option at this point.

It's best thing to do is to apply for the pilot job at Commutair or Air Wisconsin if you meet or exceed their qualifications. If they call you in for an interview, see what the deal is. If they offer you a job, you can either accept or reject it. Entry level airline pilots at the regional level need to begin somewhere.

One of the problems is that entry level pilots on this web site constantly complain about is the pay issue and not the experience they are getting flying. The regionals aren't forever.

I don't think they're looking at "entry level pilots" right now. I would hope that not many would accept Commutair wages, but if I were sitting around with unemployment having run out I might be thinking otherwise too. In the meantime at 82 hours guarantee / $21 an hour unemployment DOES pay better than Commutair.

 

[no1pilot2000]

Some regional pilots who are unemployed might take their chances and try to get another regional pilot job, no matter what the pay is. Some pilots who are unemployed will find other flying jobs that hopefully pay more. Some pilots might leave the airline industy and look for a new career. I'm in a job with a crap company, crap pay, and no career or advancement potential. I also make the same basic LOW salary as a first officer working for a regional airline. Somehow, I get by and count my blessings that I have a job to go to eveyday. I am alwasy looking for better opportunity eventhough their not easy to find.

Are there any other flying jobs that pay a little better that can make use of the skills regional pilots have received? Keep your chin held high and hopefully things will work out for everyone!!

 

[CX880]

Looks like we have a virgin in our midst.

 

[BAe3100FO]

I'd probably be worried about the bases more than working conditions. That's a hazard right there, EWR with 21 dollars an hour.

Coming from the Transgender FO at Gojet...

 

[Lynxman]

It wouldn't accept my low times don't ask how I found out lol.

 

[Minimaniac]

Keep in mind that smaller regional airlines don't necessarily like to hire more experienced pilots. People who have had years in this industry already tend to come in with expectations of pay, maintenance, QOL, etc. Not saying that Commutair treats its employees badly, as I have never worked there, but from a general standpoint companies like Commutair like having pilots who don't know better. A new hire coming from flight instructing or part 135 is more likely to be satisfied with the new job, and be more eager to get the job done the first time than a 10 year or 15 year "veteran" of the airlines. Less gets written up in out stations, there is less push for strong labor unions, less speaking up about pay issues, less grumbling over poor hotels, etc.

Not saying that prior 121 time won't be looked upon favorably, but it is easier to be "over qualified" for an entry level airline than you might think. New guys, you stand a fair chance of getting on.

 

[rider850]

I applied. I am not current. I did work there from 95 thru 00. It was a good place to work. The non-currency and recall rights are not going to help me. We shall see.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

One of the problems is that entry level pilots on this web site constantly complain about is the pay issue and not the experience they are getting flying. The regionals aren't forever.

You sure about that, Son?

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Some regional pilots who are unemployed might take their chances and try to get another regional pilot job, no matter what the pay is. Some pilots who are unemployed will find other flying jobs that hopefully pay more. Some pilots might leave the airline industy and look for a new career. I'm in a job with a crap company, crap pay, and no career or advancement potential. I also make the same basic LOW salary as a first officer working for a regional airline. Somehow, I get by and count my blessings that I have a job to go to eveyday. I am alwasy looking for better opportunity eventhough their not easy to find.

Are there any other flying jobs that pay a little better that can make use of the skills regional pilots have received? Keep your chin held high and hopefully things will work out for everyone!!

After you've put in a lot of time, money, effort and sacrifices to fly professionally, you won't hold the same sentiment. The job you have now most likely has a lot less responsibility and requires less training, so the pay may be more commensurate. Starting salary for regional pilots is too low. Way too low.

 

[Metro752]

Mesa sucks!

 

[WSurf]

Coming from the Transgender FO at Gojet...

Nice! LOL!!

 

[aa73]

do they still fly 1900Ds?