Republic Abuses Flight Crews

[Mike man]

Why would anybody want to be furlough fodder at a major? The best thing for Midwest is to park the 717s, and just have RAH do all of the flying for Midwest Airlines. We are a better fit for the market.

My friends and former coworkers have explained to me that the MidWest flying is only operated by RAH employees temporarily*** until MidWest can get a 170 program up and running, then they will slowly take over the flying...I wonder what will you be saying about that?

***Not to take away from the MidWest folks, just stating a fact...my opinion is that RAH should not be flying those routes.

 

[Mav204]

Why would anybody want to be furlough fodder at a major? The best thing for Midwest is to park the 717s, and just have RAH do all of the flying for Midwest Airlines. We are a better fit for the market.

I am glad that you fly the heavy RJ, because your head and ego is so big, it wouldn't fit in a small RJ!

you just think that your the best pilot because your RJ is big and looks like a 737. You are a disgrace to the industry with your profile picture, please remove it!

 

[N2264J]

...but do not question his strong service to the PNCL Pilot group.

Oh but I will question his service.

Was he polishing his resume when he told the pilots he was willing to serve?

Was he filling out applications while he was politicking for votes?

Was he interviewing while telling Pinnacle pilots to hold the line?

What do you think it says to management about pilot resolve/unity when a union leader takes another airline job during negotiations? You have any idea?

 

[PCL_128]

Was he polishing his resume when he told the pilots he was willing to serve?

Was he filling out applications while he was politicking for votes?

Was he interviewing while telling Pinnacle pilots to hold the line?

I was doing all of those things, and the pilots I represented knew about it every step of the way. It's a regional. You're expected to leave.

What do you think it says to management about pilot resolve/unity when a union leader takes another airline job during negotiations?

It doesn't say anything. I think the 99%+ strike vote sent all the message that management needed to hear.

 

[WSurf]

IIt's a regional. You're expected to leave.

Depends on the regional. 100k 4 vaction slots, weekends off. Many people opt for that then going to a major or AirTran to top out a 150k.

 

[Browntothebone]

Depends on the regional. 100k 4 vaction slots, weekends off. Many people opt for that then going to a major or AirTran to top out a 150k.

I wouldn't leave at the top of a regional for Airtran either. But I'm sure almost everyone at the regionals didn't get into flying to have as their career goal a job at Airtran.

 

[Captain Morgan]

I really don't know why people bash the EMB 170. It is no bigger than the CRJ 900. People must have "engine under the wing" envy. I'll tell you what Comair, Skywest, ASA, Compass, etc., when you get rid of your CRJunk 700/900's then we'll part with our EMBro 170s.

 

[N2264J]

I was doing all of those things, and the pilots I represented knew about it every step of the way. It's a regional. You're expected to leave.

I find it very difficult to believe you ran on a platform of "I'm trying to get out of here at the first opportunity."

When the union leadership is bailing out during negotiations, the message to management is: "I have no confidence in this team of making this a career airline" or "We're not serious. If you have anything on the ball, your trying to get out of here as soon as possible."

I'm sure the pilots who chose to make Pinnacle a career, who you disparage with the pejorative term "lifer," really appreciate your support. Rez exposed the carpetbagger's dirty little secret about volunteering for ALPA to network and polish your interview skills here:

Excellent opportunity for Colgan pilots to build career skills that major airline recruiters look for...

Many of the pilots that left my regional were ALPA volunteers. No they didn't wave the ALPA flag at the interview or put union on their resume/application.

However, when you do professional volunteer work it teaches you how to work with others and matures your skillset... Simply put, it is noticeable when you present yourself.

I think the 99%+ strike vote sent all the message that management needed to hear.

Talk is cheap. There are no painful consequences to either the pilots or the company of a strike vote and it therefore means very little to management. Let the pilot group vote themselves an assessment to support negotiations by a margin of 99% and then, you're sending a meaningful signal.

 

[PCL_128]

I find it very difficult to believe you ran on a platform of "I'm trying to get out of here at the first opportunity."

When I was elected I was still an FO, so I wasn't trying to get out at that point. I still needed to upgrade. After I got my PIC time, it was no secret that I was looking to leave. The MEC also made me SPC Chairman knowing full well that my application was out there at a bunch of airlines.

I'm sure the pilots who chose to make Pinnacle a career, who you disparage with the pejorative term "lifer," really appreciate your support.

I've got a little secret for you: I only use terms like "lifer" around here to mess with guys like you and Joey. It works to great effect, and it's quite entertaining. In reality, I've always been an advocate of long-term regional pilots. I'll have to dig around and find the article I wrote a few years ago for the PCL MEC newsletter about fighting for benefits and retirement that would make Pinnacle a worthwhile career airline. I would love to see the day when regionals become career airlines, because that would forever end the whipsaw.

 

[Flyer1015]

I would love to see the day when regionals become career airlines, because that would forever end the whipsaw.

Already there. Eagle leading the pack.

 

[PCL_128]

Already there. Eagle leading the pack.

In my opinion, the FO payrates and early captain payrates still need to see some improvement there for it to truly become a career carrier. With upgrades stretching out to 8+ years, it's difficult for most people to survive on FO pay.

 

[gearupflapsup]

Oh but I will question his service.

Was he polishing his resume when he told the pilots he was willing to serve?

Was he filling out applications while he was politicking for votes?

Was he interviewing while telling Pinnacle pilots to hold the line?

What do you think it says to management about pilot resolve/unity when a union leader takes another airline job during negotiations? You have any idea?

SIGH another clueles flamer.

Since contract negotiations usually go for 3-6 years many people leave. It says to management...they left........

I asked you about your service to your pilot group. What did you do?

 

[Mav204]

I really don't know why people bash the EMB 170. It is no bigger than the CRJ 900. People must have "engine under the wing" envy. I'll tell you what Comair, Skywest, ASA, Compass, etc., when you get rid of your CRJunk 700/900's then we'll part with our EMBro 170s.

They think that because they don't have Air Stairs, and it looks like a 737, and that is how it became the "guppy killer"!
We as a pilot group, needs to take those few pilots at RAH (Republic and Shuttle America) behind the tool shed and "educate" them on what they are doing to the better of the industry!

 

[8HourPilot]

4th year FO.....$1500. Looks like things are well for you....hope you are enjoying the Bus ;-)

Did Republic get a Christmas bonus this year? On my 4th year CA pay I received $1,250 in 07. I didn't consider my time at RAH as abusive. Scheduling can be a pain but if you know the contract it's not too bad.

If you don't want to read Bedfords religious letters then don't. They aren't required. Although you will still get a Christmas bonus.

 

[8HourPilot]

Yeah big guy, come on over and take me behind the tool shed and educate me. Give me a break pal, we fly the exact same thing that Comair, Mesaba, ASA(soon)(maybe) Skywest and Mesa fly. Only difference is the look.

The 170 looks like a 737. The 900 looks an awful like a Dc-9 or a F-28...better take the rest of them to the shed too.

They think that because they don't have Air Stairs, and it looks like a 737, and that is how it became the "guppy killer"!
We as a pilot group, needs to take those few pilots at RAH (Republic and Shuttle America) behind the tool shed and "educate" them on what they are doing to the better of the industry!

 

[JustaNumber]

Yeah big guy, come on over and take me behind the tool shed and educate me. Give me a break pal, we fly the exact same thing that Comair, Mesaba, ASA(soon)(maybe) Skywest and Mesa fly. Only difference is the look.

The 170 looks like a 737. The 900 looks an awful like a Dc-9 or a F-28...better take the rest of them to the shed too.

I feel insulted. You could at least compare the 700/900 to an MD80 or an F100! :beer:

 

[10nCLR]

Wow, alot of numbers

16-hrs

5 x 8

4-5

You can add it to these numbers.

Beware Kool-Aid Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8wfC8zlnUs.

Oh and MKE sucks.

Did some say Kool-Aid?

Although...Enjoying brats and beer under the tent in the beer garden at MKE's SummerFest doesn't suck.

 

[Ratherbsurfing]

They think that because they don't have Air Stairs, and it looks like a 737, and that is how it became the "guppy killer"!
We as a pilot group, needs to take those few pilots at RAH (Republic and Shuttle America) behind the tool shed and "educate" them on what they are doing to the better of the industry!

Yeah, you crj guys have a history of hiding out behind sheds. When you take us out back to "educate" us, I recommend wearing more than just your flipflops.

 

[Mav204]

Yeah big guy, come on over and take me behind the tool shed and educate me. Give me a break pal, we fly the exact same thing that Comair, Mesaba, ASA(soon)(maybe) Skywest and Mesa fly. Only difference is the look.

The 170 looks like a 737. The 900 looks an awful like a Dc-9 or a F-28...better take the rest of them to the shed too.

ok, but you don't see CRJ drivers have stickers that imply that they are killing another airplane! Seat cap has nothing to do with it, its that the ERJ-170/175 drivers think that they fly a better plane!

 

[SennaP1]

MKE's SummerFest doesn't suck.

There's a summer in MKE? Does the airport close if it rains too hard?

Brats and Beer sound good though.:beer:

I wonder if there will ever be a E170 Killer?
BTW the E170 looks neither like the 'Bus or the 737.

 

[McNugget]

ok, but you don't see CRJ drivers have stickers that imply that they are killing another airplane! Seat cap has nothing to do with it, its that the ERJ-170/175 drivers think that they fly a better plane!

We do fly a better aircraft. Passengers and crews love it!

 

[Browntothebone]

ok, but you don't see CRJ drivers have stickers that imply that they are killing another airplane! Seat cap has nothing to do with it, its that the ERJ-170/175 drivers think that they fly a better plane!

Are you referring to the "Guppy Killer" stickers that imply that the ERJ-170 series planes are 737 killers?

 

[McNugget]

Are you referring to the "Guppy Killer" stickers that imply that the ERJ-170 series planes are 737 killers?

As seen on flight bags in ORD, JFK, ATL, and many more to come! Also available in CRJ 700/900 series!

 

[Browntothebone]

As seen on flight bags in ORD, JFK, ATL, and many more to come! Also available in CRJ 700/900 series!

They should also say "paycheck killer" on them too. But you think that $70K is a lot of money.

 

[LXApilot]

Oh geez... not E170GuppyKiller again. I thought we killed you off years ago!

I spent a few years at RAH and let me say one thing: I agree 100% with every example you've made. However, it is all what you make of it. Start by combing your hair and taking the ipod ear buds out... then try to enjoy the people you are working with and some of the better layovers in the system (PWM, TLH, SBN, YUL) go drinking with the Captain, find a hot college girl of f/a to take back to the hotel, then wake up the next morning and try being a consumate professional while you are in the airport/in the cockpit. Concentrate on that for a few trips and I guarantee you: you'll still have to spend your days off commuting, you'll still stay at the Jameson Inn, scheduling will still screw you over... but you'll have some great memories and flying experiences. That's what the job is all about.

 

[Rekks Inbound]

We do fly a better aircraft. Passengers and crews love it!

You mean the infamous Embraer '180'?

Tool.

Rekks

 

[Gelopilot79]

There are many flight crew abuses going on at Republic. I dont think people realize that this place isn't much better than Mesa airlines when it comes to employee treatment.
Here are some of the unethical things that go on here:

3-5 hours sits during a trip. On a four day trip you could possibly have three of these. Sitting around the food court in PHL of CLT for up to five hours. Then we continue with our 14hr duty day.

Subpar hotels. Not all are bad, but most are. The company considers a gas station or a McDonalds next door quality food. Some of these hotels are in pretty bad shape or in bad parts of town.

The company refuses to follow the contract. This happens on a daily basis. The company says, "just do what we say and greive it".

We have many 3 or 4 day trips that start at 5am day 1, then finish at 11pm on the last day. So, the first 3 days of our trip we get up at 430am then the last day we don't start until later morning then fly until midnight. This of couse is after a 4 hour sit in PHL food court.
Obviously the company could care less about pilot rest, comfort, and safety.

Our crew room in PHL is a 5x8 bag room. This room has two roach infested chairs and is full of bags. The company calls this the "quite room" I guess this is were we are supposed to rest on our 5 hours sits?

Our CEO is continuously posting letters with his religious based propoganda. I am not talking about a reference or two about the Lord. These things look like they are written by the Pope. He has pushed his religious and political views on us many times. There needs to be some separation of religion and politics here at work. We have people from many different backgrounds.

This is just the begining of some of the things we deal with here at Republic Airlines. This is a warning to all. When and if this place ever starts hiring again, please think about your decision. I dont know many people here that are happy. There are other companies out there that would treat you much better for your hard work.

GAY POST! Sounds like RAH was your wet dream till u couldn't get there.
This sounds all fictionalized, go work at Mesa, Colgan, TSA, etc, then write back. pfft

 

[Metro752]

1. Republic Abuses Flight Crews
2. Fake tits are totally awesome!
3. I love chili cheese dogs.
4. Terrorists hijacking airplanes are bad.
5. Loose women have STDs.
6. The Guppy Killer burns more gas than the Barbie Jet.
7. You are reading a post on Flightinfo.com
8. Tom is a cat, and Jerry is a mouse.
9. I shower at least once a year.
10. I like airplanes.

What else is new?

 

[Ratherbsurfing]

You mean the infamous Embraer '180'?

Tool.

Rekks

It's 2009 now, time to update your facts.

 

[Ratherbsurfing]

They should also say "paycheck killer" on them too. But you think that $70K is a lot of money.

If you do in fact fly at ups and there's more of your ilk there, then yes, more than enough money to fly a brown 170/190 around.