Reserve for Newhires At ExpressJet

[cardinalflyer]

xtremepilot,

what are your current flight times?

 

[upndsky]

I started June 7 and everyone in my class got their first choice. Some were even able to change afterwards. The class behind us got mostly CLE and EWR.

They have system-wide bids every 6 months or so, which is when you can bid into another base. The reason our class got what we wanted is that a system-wide bid just came out or is coming out (can someone on the line verify this?) and they said it was easier to give everyone in our class what they wanted right away than send someone to a base only to have them transfer out (mostly to IAH) less than a month later.

So even if you get your second or third choice, you should be able to bid to your first choice in six months or so, although you may sacrifice base seniority (ie. ability to hold a line vs reserve). Of course, if you are in the last group to get hired, you may not have that choice.

 

[Nova]

If you don't get what you want in class you also have the ability to base-trade with another pilot. There are senority issues with that as well.

 

[wahoo250]

waht are the chances of getting ewr if you want ewr as a new hire?

 

[contract2002]

Everyone who takes a job here is telling the world that $17,600 / 19.52 per hour is an acceptable wage for an international, 50 seat jet First Officer.


You are making it harder for labor to advance by accepting a pilot job at XJT's current wage structure.


Thanks

 

[wahoo250]

im not saying that at all. that pay sucks. i dont feel that that wage is going to last.

 

[contract2002]

Bottom line:

If you take the job, you are saying that that wage is ok.

Thanks

 

[wahoo250]

you said we...in your previous reply. did you take the job? im not trying to come off wrong either. please dont take it that way. just curious.

 

[C-12Bubba]

Contract 2002, Here's a suggestion for you:


1). Perform a search about XJT contract negotiations.

2). Find the threads about XJT newhires ruining the regional industry.

3). Print them out.

4). Shove them up your A$$.

Thanks! --- Tell your woes to someone who cares....

 

[boxjockey]

What'd the five fingers say to the face? SLAP!!! He's C-12 Bubba B!TCH. Booya!!!!


box

 

[tin kicker]

waht are the chances of getting ewr if you want ewr as a new hire?

EWR is usually the most junior base, so, your chances are pretty good.