Expressjet or Pinnacle which one and why?

[labbats]

First year pay:

Pinnacle $21
XJet $22

Second year pay:

Pinnacle $24
XJet $32

Per Diem:

Pinnacle $1.40
XJet $1.60



Seems like a no brainer if you add up the better contract extras thrown in at XJet. But someone mentioned how CAL was the best mainline company. I disagree, and at $3 a share, seems Wall Street feels the same. Too many eggs in a Brazilian basket may just bite them in the a$$. But regardless, they're better than Pinnacle.

 

[blackbox]

If you want to apply to Continental I highly recommend NOT going to XJET. You will NOT get an interview at CAL if you are working at XJET. (MAYBE in a year or so).

Why do you say that? Do CAL pilots not like XJT guys?

I also heard, if you want to work for Delta, Comair might not be the best option.

Is this stuff true?

 

[labbats]

Sadly, yes. Eagle makes it hard to go to American, Mesaba makes it hard to go to Northwest, etc, etc.

 

[Superpilot92]

its to bad it works out that way. I have never been treated better on a commute than when i rode AA. you would think it should be different.

 

[Britpilot]

We are increasing our flying for those bankrupt carriers which is usually the case at all regionals who fly for a carrier who files bankruptcy. That's just the way it works. Who do you fly for?

Not CHQ.

 

[Superpilot92]

Not CHQ.

Oh let me guess!!

 

[Instigator]

But someone mentioned how CAL was the best mainline company. I disagree, and at $3 a share, seems Wall Street feels the same.

Close 8/23/05
CAL 14.35
XJT 9.43

What are you talking about?

 

[Biatch5]

I tried getting on with CHQ

but had to settle for xjet



1st choice was CHQ though..... far more growth than xjet

Shhhhhhh a lot of xjet guys/gals newhires were saying the same thing

1st thing I thought of was great unity haha

 

[Britpilot]

I tried getting on with CHQ

but had to settle for xjet



1st choice was CHQ though..... far more growth than xjet

Shhhhhhh a lot of xjet guys/gals newhires were saying the same thing

1st thing I thought of was great unity haha

Here,s a solution for you poor new hires who had to "settle" for XJT. Quit then apply for CHQ. I'm sure you'll be much happier there with all that growth.

 

[RedDogC130]

I love how a simple question gets into a pissing contest. Thank you for the resopnses but I guess what it comes down to for everyone is who got an offer from where. People look down on other carriers, mabye because they tried to get on with one and did not so now that carrier is bad. The whole Continental does not like Expressjet or American towards Eagle. Who cares? If someone is going to blame that they did not get a job with one of those carriers because they did not like the company I flew for....come on....you just sucked and that is a lame excuse. These big carriers would not be here today without the regional carrier. When people start realizing that then mabye attitudes will change. I doubut that really but it is a good to have hope. I hate posting questions here because half the answers come from ridculous people. For those that answered with some facts, thank you.

 

[Rook]

Spoken like a bitter airline veteran already. Seriously though, that was a good post and you're right. A regional is a regional. Some are better than others but at the end of the day we still work for Brand X. As an Air Force guy, You have a lot more options. I'm a Captain for 9E but live in DTW so commuting isn't an issue for me. Maybe XJet offers a base that's more to your liking and your family. But I'm sure that some of your blue suit buds can get you the lowdown on FedEx. Whatever path you choose good luck to you. And if you end up at 9E...I'm sorry...uh I mean we'd be glad to have you, seriously. But be warned, the upgrade train is screeching to a halt, so if you're looking to make Captain fast, I'd probably think that Chautaqua may be the best bet. Good luck.

Rook

 

[BluDevAv8r]

I love how a simple question gets into a pissing contest. Thank you for the resopnses but I guess what it comes down to for everyone is who got an offer from where. People look down on other carriers, mabye because they tried to get on with one and did not so now that carrier is bad. The whole Continental does not like Expressjet or American towards Eagle. Who cares? If someone is going to blame that they did not get a job with one of those carriers because they did not like the company I flew for....come on....you just sucked and that is a lame excuse. These big carriers would not be here today without the regional carrier. When people start realizing that then mabye attitudes will change. I doubut that really but it is a good to have hope. I hate posting questions here because half the answers come from ridculous people. For those that answered with some facts, thank you.

RedDog,

Welcome aboard. Shoot me a PM if you have specific questions about the company or training, etc.

-Neal

 

[Manuel Barrera]

Any tips for express jet interview. Like questions they ask and how to be very well prepare for the interview?

Thanks

Manny

 

[Alaska82]

First year pay:

Pinnacle $21
XJet $22

Second year pay:

Pinnacle $24
XJet $32


All I know is that first year pay is $21 and when you upgrade to captian in a year the pay is 42 at Colgan. Ouch......

 

[Manuel Barrera]

Tips For Xpress Jet Interview

Someone have tips for the interview with this people?

Questions, suggestions........



Thank You



Manny