Hired, right place, right time

[1flier]

Life has definately taken some interesting turns. After years of saying no to going to the regionals, I started looking into them the last few months. But, I kept struggling over F/O pay for the first year or 2 with some. To compound it, an expecting girlfriend who wants me home more and the little one on the way, it didnt look to good. I started applying to all of the regionals from Xjet to comair to transstate to Mesa thinking of quick upgrade in 2 years and such. Well, Monday recieved a call on a resume from a few months earlier, went into an interview on Tuesday and walked out with a Class date as 1900 Captain. I know its not an RJ, but pay is decent for me right now, and gives me the potential to be home everyday once the baby comes with minimal commute since I live near 2 of the domciles. Its multiengine turbine PIC which I dont yet have and its my first 121 job. So I am happy and look forward to joining the regional ranks, but I dont forget time as a freightdog which got me this job. Oh by the way the company is Gulfstream International.

 

[BoilerUP]

Good for you and congratulations!

To me QOL is king, and it sounds like it will be good for you and that you are content with the pay. Keep your eye on those folks in the right seat; I think everybody knows how hard a Gulfstream street CA has to work!

 

[John Pennekamp]

Obvious, pathetic attampt at flamebait. And it will probably go 10 pages.

 

[snap145]

are you gonna hafta pay for your typerating???????????

 

[The_Russian]

Welcome aboard 1Flier! You will be getting to know me really soon!

And no, he's not paying for anything. The work will be tough, but it builds character. If you are single, EYW is the best base. PM me if you have any questions.

 

[LAFrequentflyer]

What are the mins for a interview?

-LAFF

 

[Tarzan]

The work will be tough, but it builds character.

Huh? I heard it turns you into one.

 

[The_Russian]

Huh? I heard it turns you into one.

Warning! That may be true.

 

[The_Russian]

What are the mins for a interview?

-LAFF

1500TT, turbine preffered.

 

[The_Russian]

We just bought Air Midwest a few weeks ago and are looking to staff an additional 19 Beech 1900's. Not to mention we are down about half of the staffing required for the current fleet in Florida. Go to:

http://www.gulfstreamair.com/default.asp

 

[John Pennekamp]

1500TT, turbine preffered.

And the starting pay is...?

 

[The_Russian]

I think its around 33 bucks an hour right now for first year 1900 Captains. $5 override in EYW. Per diem is currently a lame 1.40 an hour. Check airmen also get a $5 override. Two personal days and one week vacation first year, two weeks second year. OT is coming out like crazy right now. OT is paid at 150%. I am going to credit 170 this month which means I have no life. But it is at E120 4th year.

 

[John Pennekamp]

I think its around 33 bucks an hour right now for first year 1900 Captains. $5 override in EYW. Per diem is currently a lame 1.40 an hour. Check airmen also get a $5 override. Two personal days and one week vacation first year, two weeks second year. OT is coming out like crazy right now. OT is paid at 150%. I am going to credit 170 this month which means I have no life. But it is at E120 4th year.

Ouch!

 

[John Pennekamp]

And I don't understand how y'all can afford to see this every night




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On GIA pay, even with a $5 override.

 

[The_Russian]

Are you crazy? We have one of the best 1900 contracts in the country. Aren't you still getting underpaid in those 50-70 seaters?

 

[The_Russian]

Hey! We have a nice affordable crack shack on Key Haven!

 

[John Pennekamp]

Are you crazy? We have one of the best 1900 contracts in the country. Aren't you still getting underpaid in those 50-70 seaters?

Russian, have you been hitting that cheap rot-gut vodka again?

While our -50 rate leaves lots to be desired, our 6 year old -70 rate is still industry leading (except horizon, I guess, but they're kind of a niche player).

 

[John Pennekamp]

Hey! We have a nice affordable crack shack on Key Haven!

Key Haven? I figured it was a big cardboard box on Simonton Street.

Is that tent community across from the beach on A1A near the airport your group housing?

 

[Whiskerbizkit]

Life has definately taken some interesting turns. After years of saying no to going to the regionals, I started looking into them the last few months. But, I kept struggling over F/O pay for the first year or 2 with some. To compound it, an expecting girlfriend who wants me home more and the little one on the way, it didnt look to good. I started applying to all of the regionals from Xjet to comair to transstate to Mesa thinking of quick upgrade in 2 years and such. Well, Monday recieved a call on a resume from a few months earlier, went into an interview on Tuesday and walked out with a Class date as 1900 Captain. I know its not an RJ, but pay is decent for me right now, and gives me the potential to be home everyday once the baby comes with minimal commute since I live near 2 of the domciles. Its multiengine turbine PIC which I dont yet have and its my first 121 job. So I am happy and look forward to joining the regional ranks, but I dont forget time as a freightdog which got me this job. Oh by the way the company is Gulfstream International.

Piston 135 to Turbine 121 CA? Scary.

 

[The_Russian]

Piston 135 to Turbine 121 CA? Scary.

And a CFI at a 121 carrier with a 3-6 month upgrade doesn't concern you? At leat a 135 guy has a passenger ops or frieght background.