Heard of Xtra anyone?

[8AF]

I got a call for interview with Xtra Airways. Sorry I know this is not regional but more thread exposure here. Anyone heard of it? Anyone interviewed with them can offer a gouge? Thanks!
Also I am not even close to their minimum but guess show up for the interview doesn't hurt.

 

[SPDBRD747400]

Nope never heard of them although here is their website:

http://www.xtraairways.com/

3x 737-400
1x 737-800

 

[paulsalem]

Pay and such:
http://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/airlines/charter/xtra_airways.html

 

[8AF]

Yeah, I read all that and even searched here for previous threads. But I still wonder why they call a low timer like me.

 

[Oakum_Boy]

But I still wonder why they call a low timer like me.

Think about it.

 

[8AF]

Think about it.

Either I am good :laugh: or they are desperate.
But serious, I dunno if this is a good move or not if they give me an offer. I am working for Eagle (stable, decent work rules at regional level) but a type in 737 or just 737 time is hard to resist. Pay is a step up from the regional. QOL is also a consideration but difficult to find out more about this company. Inputs anyone?

 

[hockeypilot44]

Their pay is horrible. You are a female. That is why they are calling a low-timer like yourself.

 

[8AF]

Not a female. I'm a male cheap labor.
I know the pay but still better than 2nd year FO at Eagle.

 

[barnyard]

I know a guy that left half way through training. He said in his initial class of 11 there are 5 guys left.

I got a call for an interview too, no thanks.

 

[paulsalem]

Did you guys apply? Or how did they get your info?

 

[8AF]

Apply.

 

[Flyby1206]

Ive heard its a very high turnover rate at Xtra, apparently the demand for pilots goes up and down with the seasonal flights they do.

 

[jackson]

they fly out of CVG

Charter runs

 

[QXpeon]

At least they pay more than Alaska does in the first year.

Where do I send my stuff???

 

[QCappy]

They will be chartered by the new Western Airlines starting out of Bellingham, WA. Here is an article about the service to Mesa, AZ.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/gilbert/articles/0113gr-western0113Z12.html

 

[B1900FO]

Hey! Xtra used to be Casino Express Airlines (CXP). Looks like they changed the name in 2005...

 

[dingo222]

anyone have info on the sched's at xtra? Are they out and backs like Allegiant, or a mix or? Any help would be appreciated. THanks

 

[XPOO]

I worked there for four years, in all types of different capacities, ended as a dispatcher. PM for anything you really want to know.