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Speedtape

Speedtape

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Spoke to a friend of mine at Skywest last night. He said that they are losing pilots at a record pace. In fact, if his numbers are right, their attrition is about the same as ASA.

Must not be too good over there!
 
Speedtape said:
Spoke to a friend of mine at Skywest last night. He said that they are losing pilots at a record pace. In fact, if his numbers are right, their attrition is about the same as ASA.

Must not be too good over there!
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Read the Amer Eagle thread on the regional board. They're losing pilots at what appears to be the same rate as ASA.

VOTED IN FAVOR!
 
21 last month. Netjets, Airtran, Jetblue, Southwest, United (furloughs), FedEx and a few are leaving the industry. I'm pretty sure none are going to other regionals.
 
Yeah,,

Gulfstreamers are the "real" pilots here. I guess you would not dare quit, hate to loose your investment.

sad, sad, sad.
 
Hung like a mouse said:
Yeah,,

Gulfstreamers are the "real" pilots here. I guess you would not dare quit, hate to loose your investment.

sad, sad, sad.
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No. Its that I don't want to leave, just to fly with a poophead like yourself.
 
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What? Do you work for SKYW? Hows are the three months with no pay? Huh? Hows that 19 dollar an hour paycheck? Huh?
 
Put down the bottle before you type, my friend.

Not very flattering of you. I didn't choose to lower myself like a prostitute to fly a 1900,,, ohh, I'm sorry, now an EMB turboprop.
Guess you know a lot about the "head of dicks",,, since that is what it takes to be there.

Hung
 
Hung Start said:
Put down the bottle before you type, my friend.

Not very flattering of you. I didn't choose to lower myself like a prostitute to fly a 1900,,, ohh, I'm sorry, now an EMB turboprop.
Guess you know a lot about the "head of dicks",,, since that is what it takes to be there.

Hung
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Here we go.....

Ok then, tell us how you came into the aviation world. Once we have determined every part of your aviation career to be worthy, we can clear you of all shame. This is what I want to know:

1. Where do you work?
2. How did you get hired there?
3. How did you build your time?
4. Tell us every plane you have ever flown:

Tell us which ones you rented.
Tell us which ones you flew for free when you should have been paid.
Tell us when you flew for below average pay "just to get a chance".

5. Tell us your education level and what schools you attended.
6. Tell us how you paid for your flight training and college (if attended).

Then let me judge you.
 
Ok. Fair enough.

Where do you work?
I currently work as a contract pilot flying a Citation for a land developer in South Florida. No, I will not tell you the name in a public forum, if you still feel the need to know, PM me.

2. How did you get hired there?
I was refered by 2 different people who know me from the Northeast. I did not apply for the position, the Company called me.

3. How did you build your time?
Some by being a CFI, most by flying either freight or passenger charter.

4. Tell us every plane you have ever flown
Ok, but in fairness to you, I started and owned 3 FBO's in the Northeast. So, I have either owned (and thus flown) just about all the Cessna singles from 150's up, most Piper singles, from the taildraggers up, 310's, 402's B+C's, 414's, 425's 441's, Piper Chieftains and Cheyennes (sic). Got a little bit of MU-2 time too. But not enough to comment on. I currently own and fly a Piper Saratoga, and a North American T-28B.

Tell us which ones you rented.
Ms. Russian, I have not rented an aircraft in close to 30 years. So, not sure that is applicable.

Tell us which ones you flew for free when you should have been paid.
Honestly,,, none that I remember.

Tell us when you flew for below average pay "just to get a chance".
I never did. Really. And I paid my people what most would say was above wage, and still made enough money to be able to sell off at 50. It can be done.

5. Tell us your education level and what schools you attended.
I graduated from High School. Went to college for a month. Was not for me.

6. Tell us how you paid for your flight training and college (if attended).
I worked as a truck mechanic (which I enjoyed) to get my private through CFI. And, was married at the time. Rest of my "luck" was either willing to show up or personality. But, always got paid correctly for it.

I should not have dumped on you, and I am sorry. But, and I mean this, I know 2 people from the Northeast who are either flying for you, or were. One tried to fly for me. Was THE worst pilot I saw. And, I think is a Captain for you. Based on her ability to pay. So, based on that, and only on that, I have no regard for GIA.
Sorry that I lashed out on you.

Hung
 
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Sorry, forgot to mention. Got my Turbine time after the Piper Turbines (because I can't spell the name correctly tonight to sell my soul) in King Airs. Had one for a lease back, then bought my own.

Hung
 
Hung Start said:
Ok. Fair enough.

Where do you work?
I currently work as a contract pilot flying a Citation for a land developer in South Florida. No, I will not tell you the name in a public forum, if you still feel the need to know, PM me.

2. How did you get hired there?
I was refered by 2 different people who know me from the Northeast. I did not apply for the position, the Company called me.

3. How did you build your time?
Some by being a CFI, most by flying either frieght or passenger charter.

4. Tell us every plane you have ever flown
Ok, but in fairness to you, I started and owned 3 FBO's in the Northeast. So, I have either owned (and thus flown) just about all the Cessna singles from 150's up, most Piper singles, from the taildraggers up, 310's, 402's B+C's, 414's, 425's 441's, Piper Chieftains and Cheyennes (sic). Got a little bit of MU-2 time too. But not enough to comment on. I currently own and fly a Piper Saratoga, and a North American T-28B.

Tell us which ones you rented.
Ms. Russian, I have not rented an aircraft in close to 30 years. So, not sure that is applicable.

Tell us which ones you flew for free when you should have been paid.
Honestly,,, none that I remember.

Tell us when you flew for below average pay "just to get a chance".
I never did. Really. And I paid my people what most would say was above wage, and still made enough money to be able to sell off at 50. It can be done.

5. Tell us your education level and what schools you attended.
I graduated from High School. Went to college for a month. Was not for me.

6. Tell us how you paid for your flight training and college (if attended).
I worked as a truck mechanic (which I enjoyed) to get my private through CFI. And, was married at the time. Rest of my "luck" was either willing to show up or personality. But, always got paid correctly for it.

I should not have dumped on you, and I am sorry. But, and I mean this, I know 2 people from the Northeast who are either flying for you, or were. One tried to fly for me. Was THE worst piot I saw. So, based on that, and only on that, I have no regard for GIA.
Sorry that I lashed out on you.

Hung
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Then I shall not judge upon you. You have done well. Not only were you the first to repond to my questions (I have done this to others), but you said it well. Apology accepted. And I apologize for doing unto you, Sir.

One of the reasons that GIA gets a bad rap, is because of our "guys on the street". They are on the street for a reason. Most of them because they were unacceptable as pilots. All GAA pilots become 121 employed after training. If they become 121 unemployed after less than a year at GIA, PCL, or other, they were most likely fired. It usually come down to two things with our pilots. Low knowledge and skill. Or, behavioral issues with the employer. Such as, late shows, CRM, sick calls, or general bad behavior.

It sux for GIA (and myself concerning this board) that we have this bad rap.
 
Hung Start said:
Sorry, forgot to mention. Got my Turbine time after the Piper Turbines (because I can't spell the name correctly tonight to sell my soul) in King Airs. Had one for a lease back, then bought my own.

Hung
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I applaud you on your aviation success. Having my own FBO is one of my dreams. Fuel, flight school, and charter. One day! I am a big fan of Clay Lacy. He has a sweet operation out west.
 
Why is everyone still here? Theres nothing to see here. Run along!


No seriously, say something or leave.

HEATHENS!

Some of you guys have been here for an hour!
 
Ahhhhhh,,, you had me until that one. Sigh.
Not sure you should look up to Clay Lacy. Maybe a good businessman,, but,,,,,,,,,,

Clay Lacy is someone who trampled on others, so,,, I just can't say he is a good guy.

I'm not a huge union guy, but did belong to both the Machinists and Teamsters in my life. And,,, saying that,, I just could not,, would not,,, walk by fellow pilots on srtike to get a job.

Sorry, Ms. Russian,,, I bet you really are a nice person, and a heck of a pilot also. But,, one is judge by their actions. And that was a very bad action by Mr. Lacy.

Hung

And I am glad neither you or I are redlined!!,,, yet

:)
 
Hung Start said:
Ahhhhhh,,, you had me until that one. Sigh.

Clay Lacy is someone who trampled on others, so,,, I just can't say he is a good guy.

I'm not a huge union guy, but did belong to both the Machinists and Teamsters in my life. And,,, saying that,, I just could not,, would not,,, walk by fellow pilots on stike to get a job.

Sorry, Ms. Russian,,, I bet you really are a nice person, and a heck of a pilot also. But,, one is judge by their actions. And that was a very bad action by Mr. Lacy.

Hung

And I am glad neither you or I are redlined!!,,, yet

:)
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What he did was bad. I have no appreciation for that! I am a Teamster and have held office. It's his operation that I like. All the services he provides are neat, such as Air-to-Air cinematography.
 
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