Trans States & Eagle Question...

[Macondo]

Unless the contract has changed, there used to be a 14 month seat lock (starting 2 weeks before hire date). I don't see how you can bid an equipment change before a year. The only thing available for a SJU ATR fo is a base change to MIA (not likely for a while).

While that is technically correct, it has always been at the company's discretion to be able to waive that seat lock. Historically they have waived it if you bid the jet. With jet deliveries coming +/- 4 per mo. and selling off the ATR 42s in SJU, they're going to need all the jet FOs they can get. You might have to finish IOE before you can start jet class, or even be on the Rock for a month, but you get the picture, if your bid is in, the company can approve it if they want.

Problem is all of the turbo prop guys are waiting until they can hold a line before they cross over. For a new hire that spells doom because they will continue to be stepped over, thus never really rising from the hell that is RSV.

 

[I Hate Freight]

Re: San Juan vs St Louis?

I've loved freight, its been awesome for me.

How long have you been at it?

I love the actual flying but after three years the things that get old are:

1. Loading cargo on 120 degree ramps in the summer and -30 wind chill in the winter.
2. Being soaked to the skin from rain or sweat.
3. Sleeping in disgusting places.
4. Being treated like dirt at FBO's.
5. Being filthy at the end of every day.
6. Working 16 hour days.
7. Being away from home 3 weeks at a time (as a floater).
8. Eating CRAP out of vending machines because there is no crew car and no place to eat within walking distance.

... I could go on but I have to leave for work now, but I'll be back in 17 hours.

I HATE FREIGHT!