Republic's Q 400 operation

[suupah]

Just wondering how its going over there?

 

[The Drizzle]

Just wondering how its going over there?

From what I can tell, it's running just as well as any other part of the well oiled watermelon they call RAH.

 

[CFIT]

From what I've heard, the DEN operation is pretty unreliable?

Just wondering?

 

[Flyer1015]

Can't be any worse than how Colgan was running it. Or can it?

 

[Flying Illini]

Can't be any worse than how Colgan was running it. Or can it?

Probably not. The pilots aren't as happy though.

 

[Kaman]

From an operational point of view if one were to look at the metrics, the Colgan operation at it's peak before the Ch. 11 was in compliance with contract requirements for dispatch reliability. Overall, pilot morale was pretty high and there was an expectation that with our contract ratification, aircraft orders, etc... that things would continue to improve. However, it is all history now, and RAH has the "ball". I would venture that they will figure out how to operate the airplane in a safe, reliable and profitable manner.

 

[gazoo34]

Does anyone know if all the RAH bases have "crash pads?" i will be commuting from Seattle for my time at RAH and would like to know the availability. I won't move to the base due to the numerous changes in RAH basing. Any advice besides "don't go there" would be helpful.

Kaman nice quote but I don't imagine you win a lot of friends with it...I'm former P3 AW crewman and MH53E pilot.

 

[RPJ]

Gazoo, when do you start training?

 

[gazoo34]

Should start in June or July. I'm trying to get info on syllabus length but no luck. I start terminal leave in June.
I just read the pilots will be voting on a contract. Anyone know when the vote will take place? How does contract look, I read companies info and can't get a read on whether its good or bad? I know union reps say no but they aren't the pilots.
Any info would be useful.

 

[embraerjetpilot]

The contract is horrible. It's a joke and its not going to. Even be close

 

[RPJ]

Should start in June or July. I'm trying to get info on syllabus length but no luck. I start terminal leave in June.
I just read the pilots will be voting on a contract. Anyone know when the vote will take place? How does contract look, I read companies info and can't get a read on whether its good or bad? I know union reps say no but they aren't the pilots.
Any info would be useful.

Was June or July the earliest training dates they offered or was this desired by you?

 

[UnableDirect]

Should start in June or July. I'm trying to get info on syllabus length but no luck. I start terminal leave in June.
I just read the pilots will be voting on a contract. Anyone know when the vote will take place? How does contract look, I read companies info and can't get a read on whether its good or bad? I know union reps say no but they aren't the pilots.
Any info would be useful.

Union reps arent the pilots? In fact, who do you think they are? and which ones have you heard from.

The Union hasnt called for this vote, the IBT National is requiring it. It will fail by a landslide and then you will know what the pilots think of it.

 

[gazoo34]

The June and July dates are what I need in order to finish military obligation. Ok I'll bite what happens when the contract is voted down? If the pilots aren't willing to strike then why are they in negotiations? It seems management has this figured out and will keep the status quo as it worked well for them last year (earnings report). Bottom line how is life at republic for the first 2 years given they want us to sign a 24 month contract?

 

[RPJ]

The NMB must authorize a release to strike. It's not only on the pilots will.

 

[gazoo34]

Ok what happens after the NMB releases both parties from negotiations and the LBF is voted down?

 

[RPJ]

Gazoo, did they give you an option to not take the $5k sign-on bonus and waive the 2 year contract?

 

[gazoo34]

Nope they stressed in the interview and asked 4 times if I would be willing to sign a 2 year/20K contract. Given Skywest, ExpressJet, Horizon and numerous others are hiring I'm sure this will be a sticking point.

 

[RPJ]

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[johnsonrod]

Can Republic newhires request the E170/175 before signing the 2-year deal or are aircraft assignments random? What percentage are getting assigned Q400 at orientation?

 

[gazoo34]

I was told we can pick but I'm not in training so I don't know. Everything I'm reading says take the jet time but you'll suck up the 2/$20K. I'll be waiting for the call to training in May.