Does CHQ hire direct to the E-170

[pilot1704]

Anyone knows if Chautauqua hires directly to the E-170.

I saw in aviationinterviews.com that some new hire got E-170, or is he lien!

 

[Be200pilot]

yes, they have a class on AUG. 9th, all new-hire F/O's for the 170.

 

[pilot1704]

Wow, that is pretty big airplane for guys with 1500 hours

Thats surpriced me, pretty big airplane for guys with 1500 hours to handle!

I bet there would have been plenty of E145 guys who would like to take that position.

 

[KingAirer]

Per contract, FO's cant move to another FO seat.

 

[Be200pilot]

im not sure about 1500 hrs, but my buddy who is going into the 170 has close to 3000. Also, he said his interview group averaged over 2000, some of the guys had turbine as well. Alot of experienced guys out on the street nowdays.

 

[pilot1704]

So you think 2000hours is lots of experience

so you think 2000 hours is lots of experience!

 

[miles otoole]

so you think 2000 hours is lots of experience!

Relative to 1500 hours? Yep. BTW, what is your line for experience vs. lots of experience.

 

[Be200pilot]

I was simply saying that the 1500TT minimum is met without having to comb the country very hard. Most of the guys interviewing have thousands more than what is required so its not like all the new-hire 170 guys have 1500.1517 hrs.

Thats surpriced me, pretty big airplane for guys with 1500 hours to handle



Also, dont worry about the new guys being able to handle a HUGE plane like the 170.....

 

[BoilerUP]

This is no different than Comair, Mesa, ASA or anybody else putting new hires into a 70 seat jet. One big difference is at CHQ, there is no incentive for current FOs to bid the 170, "bigger airplane syndrome" aside.

1. FO pay rate the same between E135 and E170.
2. Only proposed 170 domicile IND (possibly SDF too?), but may become IAD and/or ORD once UAX flying gets fired up in earnest.
3. Quite possibly awful lines until multiple airplanes and routes come online.

If somebody has 1500 hrs of C-172 time, they might be in trouble. However, if a pilot can fly a twin PA34 and larger, and understands complex turbine systems and operations, they should have no problem with the 170.

 

[KingAirer]

One big difference is at CHQ, there is no incentive for current FOs to bid the 170, "bigger airplane syndrome" aside.

They cant bid from one FO position to another per contract.

Also, we dont know how anyone is going to handle the E170 right now, unless you work for MidAtlantic. I know there is some deal with UAL for furloughees to go into the Right seat of the 170 though.

 

[jumppilot]

This is no different than Comair, Mesa, ASA or anybody else putting new hires into a 70 seat jet. One big difference is at CHQ, there is no incentive for current FOs to bid the 170, "bigger airplane syndrome" aside.

1. FO pay rate the same between E135 and E170.
2. Only proposed 170 domicile IND (possibly SDF too?), but may become IAD and/or ORD once UAX flying gets fired up in earnest.
3. Quite possibly awful lines until multiple airplanes and routes come online.

If somebody has 1500 hrs of C-172 time, they might be in trouble. However, if a pilot can fly a twin PA34 and larger, and understands complex turbine systems and operations, they should have no problem with the 170.

Where do you get your info that the 170 may go to SDF????

 

[BoilerUP]

They cant bid from one FO position to another per contract.

Thats true, but I thought there was a memo put out a couple months ago saying current FOs would be allowed to bid the 170 for a limited period of time. You know, back when Republic was gonna fly the 170s for United starting in July...

As far as 170s in SDF, I know that was the original plan way back when, but I seem to recall hearing a rumor somewhere in the last couple of months, but you know about those rumors...

Then again, I could be wrong...wouldn't be the first time

 

[asarjfo]

This is no different than Comair, Mesa, ASA or anybody else putting new hires into a 70 seat jet. One big difference is at CHQ, there is no incentive for current FOs to bid the 170, "bigger airplane syndrome" aside.

1. FO pay rate the same between E135 and E170.


OUTSTANDING WORK!!! Way to sell your FO's down the river guys, but hey that upgrade is right around the corner........

 

[KingAirer]

I wont disagree with that one. That is certainly something that hopefully will be taken care of with the next contract.