In the Pool at ACC

[Bushhatesyou]

I think you will be fine... If they said you will get the letter for the pool im sure you're in!

 

[Bushhatesyou]

Can anyone tell me where people who leave ACC end up going? I heard they lose alot of FO's to the regionals. Why would they not stay take the quick upgrade, build turbine PIC and move on to something better than a regional? Or am I missing something?

 

[apu]

Can anyone tell me where people who leave ACC end up going? I heard they lose alot of FO's to the regionals. Why would they not stay take the quick upgrade, build turbine PIC and move on to something better than a regional? Or am I missing something?

SJS dude

 

[texarkana]

Can anyone tell me where people who leave ACC end up going? I heard they lose alot of FO's to the regionals. Why would they not stay take the quick upgrade, build turbine PIC and move on to something better than a regional? Or am I missing something?

ACC is a great company but it isn't for everyone. After a year of the 19 on/9 off charter sked or working 12 hour nights on a scheduled run, some people are ready to move on. I like it here but being up during the DAY is hard to beat!

 

[Bushhatesyou]

Anyone ever gone from ACC to SWA or Jetblue?

 

[texarkana]

Anyone ever gone from ACC to SWA or Jetblue?

Not sure. If we have it wasn't directly. We have had people go to Polar, Capitol, and Fedex.... the Fedex story involved someone with relatives already there. Also had someone get the E170 at republic. Thats all I've heard in the 8 months I have been here. This company has been around over 15 years, I'm sure in the past other things have taken shape.

 

[Birddog]

SJS dude

Don't go to the Dark Side.

A pointy jet is not necessarily the mark of a good job.

 

[Bushhatesyou]

I have seen enough friends go through the SJS phase and are now either in danger of loosing thier job, or are going to be sitting in the right seat for 5+ years. Funny how you don't see all the same people talking on the cargo board about the downward spiral like you do in the regional forum.

I was just curious as to the progression at ACC. Seems like if your goal was to sit in the right seat of an RJ you would skip ACC put your time in as a CFI and go from there.

 

[texarkana]

I have seen enough friends go through the SJS phase and are now either in danger of loosing thier job, or are going to be sitting in the right seat for 5+ years. Funny how you don't see all the same people talking on the cargo board about the downward spiral like you do in the regional forum.

I was just curious as to the progression at ACC. Seems like if your goal was to sit in the right seat of an RJ you would skip ACC put your time in as a CFI and go from there.

As far as progression here you probably already know that upgrades are usually within a year.

Leaving from here, even many captains I know of get on with regionals. This is a good place to work at but it can be hard to sell shorts time, being that we fly low and slow, and are not pressurized. Most majors want to see 121 time to some extent.. depends on who you ask and where they arem but often times you will need 121 time to get to any major. That is where the regionals come in, at least we leave here with time that can get us into the *good* places (CHQ, ASA, Air Wisky, etc) that pay a little better and have work rules.

If you're interested in more of a career on the 135 side it this is a pretty good place to be. I am under the impression that time gained here is pretty valuable in the 135 world.

I hope I don't sound down on the company or anything, I like it here. Just realize that you will probably need at least 1 or 2 other jobs after ACC to get to FedEx!

 

[Lostdog65]

it can be hard to sell shorts time, being that we fly low and slow, and are not pressurized.

Yup...500 hours of Shorts time just doesn't match up with 500 hours of KA time...finding that out. I even tried telling them "the engines are practically the same...and it's a two-pilot crew...did I tell you I did the Edwards Air Force Base CRM course last year??"..still doesn't work...

Eric