Great Lakes training contract

[gt1900]

Here is why people still go there. Because you can upgrade quick, get 2 types, and probably be a check airmen in just a couple of years. I don't care what anybody says about RJ's, you can easily get hired at a LCC or major with two types, or a 1900 type and a check airmen certificate, with just turboprop PIC! As a matter of fact, I do believe in about 30 years the #1 and #2 pilots at Fedex will both be ex-lakers (I"m almost possitive the #1 will be an ex laker, and I believe C.C. will be #2, or in the top 5). Im also all but positive that in 30 years the #1 Airtran pilot will be an ex-laker. People can get hired at Lakes extremely young, and move up extremely quick. Thus, getting to a major or LCC at a very young age! The low pay more than makes up for itself if you get on at a major or LCC 3 years earlier than your RJ buddy. People at Lakes know this, and that's why they go!! Plus, you will never fly with a better pilot group, or go to a better Halloween party than what a Laker can throw!!!!!

 

[dingo222]

GReat LAkes

Does GL have bases other than Denver? Whats the policy on commuting, or would even be possible? I dont know how their scheduling works, so I'm asking. Thanks

 

[TWheat61]

I left last june, the company has yet to come after me. However I was furloughed, but still legally bound to the contract.

T

 

[E170Guppykiller]

Here is why people still go there. Because you can upgrade quick, get 2 types, and probably be a check airmen in just a couple of years. I don't care what anybody says about RJ's, you can easily get hired at a LCC or major with two types, or a 1900 type and a check airmen certificate, with just turboprop PIC! As a matter of fact, I do believe in about 30 years the #1 and #2 pilots at Fedex will both be ex-lakers (I"m almost possitive the #1 will be an ex laker, and I believe C.C. will be #2, or in the top 5). Im also all but positive that in 30 years the #1 Airtran pilot will be an ex-laker. People can get hired at Lakes extremely young, and move up extremely quick. Thus, getting to a major or LCC at a very young age! The low pay more than makes up for itself if you get on at a major or LCC 3 years earlier than your RJ buddy. People at Lakes know this, and that's why they go!! Plus, you will never fly with a better pilot group, or go to a better Halloween party than what a Laker can throw!!!!!

Those two at FedEx are by far the exception. The fact remains that your chance of getting on with a major is greatly enhanced by flying an RJ. And the bigger the RJ the better. So those of us with 170 (soon to be 190) time will be at the majors sooner than those with just ERJ or CRJ time.

 

[Flyingdutchman]

No you won't douchebag.

 

[tattoo13]

E170.......Do your research before you make yourself look even more stupid...Maybe check to see exactly how many lakers or other 1900 drivers have made it to a good company in the last year....you would be surpirsed...

 

[SiuDude]

E170.......Do your research before you make yourself look even more stupid...Maybe check to see exactly how many lakers or other 1900 drivers have made it to a good company in the last year....you would be surpirsed...

Why is everybody responding to him/her/it?

 

[dingo222]

Gl

Dear Spicoli,


dream on homo. I'm sure you were selected by NASA to fly the 70 out of the one million other CFI's out there trying to get the same job. Just cause you are in a 170 doesn't make you the best by far.

You are the douche that thinks you are soooo cool, gets all the azz, and takes out loans for the new cars, houses, etc. So proud; soo sure. Homecoming king type. That 170 is your ticket to the golden life that all of us owe you. hehe.

Guess what high speed? Just cause you kept the seat warm in a 170, doesn't mean you can fly, much less reason, or learn, or do anything for shizzle!!!!!!! Pilots get hired by legacy carriers for a few common reasons: You can make solid descisions and are stable and can be trained. 170, C172, CE-550, BE-1900, EMB-120. It doesn't matter.

You are the same fag that walks into the lounge trying without hope to get laid wearing your "pilot outfit" and talking how badass you are.

I'm not the best, never will be. I spent 12 years serving with the best in the military in USASOC. Losers boast about exploits. True Pro's embellish them when they are old and dying. Get a clue. BE a pro. Quit boasting about what you might be; BE A PROFESIONAL and do your job and boast about how badazz you are when you retire and need a free beer.

You don't impress anyone with your 170 experience!!!!!!!!!!

 

[LegacyDriver]

Those two at FedEx are by far the exception. The fact remains that your chance of getting on with a major is greatly enhanced by flying an RJ. And the bigger the RJ the better. So those of us with 170 (soon to be 190) time will be at the majors sooner than those with just ERJ or CRJ time.

You are an idiot. Guys with 145 time have *THOUSANDS* of hours. You bitches in the 170/190 are going to be standing in line behind dudes with 6,000+ hours of 145-series time.

Get a grip ace!

 

[Whiskey Tango]

I am glad this thread turned into a "who's RJ is better" thread

 

[LegacyDriver]

I'm not trying to chase Guppy around the boards to flame him but he is everywhere I look!

A lot of guys at CHQ (my friends) are staying on the 145/140/135 because they do not agree with the principle of bidding Captain to fly a jet for free. Others have bid out to get away from the 145 program out of sheer boredom.

Point being, although it appears you are *NOT* in the 170 (or even at CHQ), Guppy, there are a lot of people staying in the 145 on principle, no matter how limited that principle may be. They are certainly showing more class than you are with your naiive proselytizing. You, assuming you are a newhire 170 pilot, will never see Captain at United (unless you are the CP's son). The pipleline is shutdown for the immediate future old boy and the 170/190 is certainly a contributor... You will be standing in line behind guys who have a 6000-10000 hour head start on you in turbines, be they SAABs, J-Balls, or 145s.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Those two at FedEx are by far the exception. The fact remains that your chance of getting on with a major is greatly enhanced by flying an RJ. And the bigger the RJ the better. So those of us with 170 (soon to be 190) time will be at the majors sooner than those with just ERJ or CRJ time.

Guppiejizzlicker,
Those that have the PIC will have a chance, you on the other hand will not fare so well, since no CAPT. will let you touch the controls, that makes you a gear bitch, and will not have any chance at any job at all.
So just go back to jizzlapping and be quiet!
PBR

 

[meatwallet]

With all the lakers leaving as of late, what is the current word on the training contracts?

Heard one lawyer representing 5 pilots lost a court fight in WY, currently on appeal. Any updates?

 

[Regul8r]

If anyone has some info on Lakes, I'd appreciate it. Looking to go from a desk job to a regional (Looks like Lakes is the only one who will return my calls). Training contract aside, how do you live of $13,500 a year? I understand the whole 6 pilots to an apartment deal, but how does something like that get worked out? Does one guy put his name on the lease and everybody pays him, or what? It looks like more than one person has survived this experience so I am not concerned about that, but taking a $40k paycut will take some getting used to. Thanks

 

[Whiskey Tango]

All you gotta do is pick up some extra time and then you will never be home. No more rent. It will save you a bundle. Plus if you take bagels from the hotel breakfast you won't have to buy food! Do all this and you will be able to pay your health care premiums of $128 a month.
I guess you need a 24 hour break once a week so you could do what most of us do and live in a van down by the river.

 

[Regul8r]

WT, how is reserve period at GLA?

 

[Cardinal]

Varies wildly. Usually it's either get a line your first month, or spend 6-8 months on reserve. Fairly short these days. Oh, and live your parents. Serioulsy.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

It realy depends if you get hired at the beginning or end of a hiring cycle. We are at the end of one right now.

 

[328dude]

Those two at FedEx are by far the exception. The fact remains that your chance of getting on with a major is greatly enhanced by flying an RJ. And the bigger the RJ the better. So those of us with 170 (soon to be 190) time will be at the majors sooner than those with just ERJ or CRJ time.

A$$clown!

 

[dingo222]

Gla

Van down by the river.........does it have heat? Need a roomie???? I have a nice Coleman tent/timeshare if you want a cheap vacation........