UAL/Air Mike Guam Gig

[texarkana]

Hey guys,

How is the flying going in Guam? Still a junior base and accessible to new hires? Only and last info i ever really got about the Guam flying was from a few yeas ago and it sounded like a big paid vacation, bunch of guys living in Hawaii and having a good time...

 

[johnsonrod]

I read there are 15 snakes for every human on Guam and the humidity is so thick you can cut it with a bayonet. Beyond that it is great!

On a serious note, the route structure out of Guam on the 800 is pretty impressive - Japan, Philippines, Northeast Australia (Cairns) and all of the surrounding islands. Sounds like a cool adventure and opportunity to travel before returning stateside. I'd bid it!

 

[cougarblue]

Yes any info on the subject would be greatly appreciated! I also would love to know what the trips are like, how the flying is, how it is living out there, etc.

I understand that guam isn't listed as an option for new hire classes, however if you are awarded the 737 you can volunteer for Guam. 3000/month extra, start at second year pay, paid move there if you commit to 18 months. Paid move both ways if you commit to 36 months.

 

[johnsonrod]

Yes any info on the subject would be greatly appreciated! I also would love to know what the trips are like, how the flying is, how it is living out there, etc.

I understand that guam isn't listed as an option for new hire classes, however if you are awarded the 737 you can volunteer for Guam. 3000/month extra, start at second year pay, paid move there if you commit to 18 months. Paid move both ways if you commit to 36 months.[/QUOTE]



I would bid it in a heartbeat! 3 years will fly by fast. You can always return stateside and then fly IAH-MSP or ORD-PDX for the rest of your career... Plus, after 3 years you probably have island fever and want to return - it's probably the right amount of time. After flying for a regional for 10+ years I could use a change of scenary!!!! Now if UAL would only give me a call...

 

[Guam360]

I read there are 15 snakes for every human on Guam and the humidity is so thick you can cut it with a bayonet. Beyond that it is great!

not true, not true.

 

[AWACoff]

I read there are 15 snakes for every human on Guam and the humidity is so thick you can cut it with a bayonet. Beyond that it is great!

not true, not true.

There are only 14 snakes for every human. After doing 3 years in GUA, I can verify you can cut the humidity with a bayonet, butter knife, or your hang low.

Fun place to chill and make sure to take a turn at the wheel at the Viking. She's a good ship!

 

[Guam360]

Yes any info on the subject would be greatly appreciated! I also would love to know what the trips are like, how the flying is, how it is living out there, etc.

I understand that guam isn't listed as an option for new hire classes, however if you are awarded the 737 you can volunteer for Guam. 3000/month extra, start at second year pay, paid move there if you commit to 18 months. Paid move both ways if you commit to 36 months.[/QUOTE]



I would bid it in a heartbeat! 3 years will fly by fast. You can always return stateside and then fly IAH-MSP or ORD-PDX for the rest of your career... Plus, after 3 years you probably have island fever and want to return - it's probably the right amount of time. After flying for a regional for 10+ years I could use a change of scenary!!!! Now if UAL would only give me a call...

JR, they should call you.....what's up man?

 

[Tweaker]

I'd be careful, as that island is getting pretty populated. I'd be worried about the whole thing capsizing and rolling over into the ocean!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7XXVLKWd3Q

 

[Uncle Bort]

Sorry, but Guam flying will be fenced off to LUAL after SLI.

 

[AirMike]

Sorry, but Guam flying will be fenced off to LUAL after SLI.

Dang, one of the three arbitrators is right here on this forum!

News flash, you'll be lucky if we staple you. You will just be another airline that we $&cked like a $2 wh&$e ala Frontier, Air Wisconsin, etc. I hope you enjoy slinging gear for me after I come off furlough.

 

[Golden Falcon]

Guam= "Give Up And Masturbate"....gives you an idea about the social scene

 

[SVA_402]

Do you guys lay over in Cairns? How long is the layover if you do? Any issues riding on a flight like that on days off?

 

[dash8driver]

Guam= "Give Up And Masturbate"....gives you an idea about the social scene

The extra stipend the company gives you is to take care of that at The G-Spot or one of the other establishments in the area.

 

[nimtz]

Do you guys lay over in Cairns? How long is the layover if you do? Any issues riding on a flight like that on days off?

No layovers currently and doubt they are coming back. Flight usually has room and two 1st blocked for rest pilot should get you on if jumpseating. Unical Only goes there twice a week.

 

[SVA_402]

No layovers currently and doubt they are coming back. Flight usually has room and two 1st blocked for rest pilot should get you on if jumpseating. Unical Only goes there twice a week.

Thanks for the info. What kind of trips does Guam have otherwise? Lots of day trips? Any longer 4-days or anything? Would you be able to work days in a row in order to get days off in a row?

 

[Ex737Driver]

Sorry, but Guam flying will be fenced off to LUAL after SLI.

dahhmiittt. You just gave them some more ammo for their rebuttal in June. Not only do i get to yank gear for a currently furloughed pilot after he comes back in September when I lose my seat but now I can look forward to more sli concessions.

 

[nimtz]

Thanks for the info. What kind of trips does Guam have otherwise? Lots of day trips? Any longer 4-days or anything? Would you be able to work days in a row in order to get days off in a row?

There's the Island Hopper that is either a 4 or 5 day with 48 or 72 in Hono. The Asia 5 day has layovers in NRT and SGN as well. Commuters prefer that thing with the new rig. Mostly GUM is day trips. The Japan stuff is great cause its all 8 hour turns during prime hours. There are also MNL/micronesia island turns that are all nighters. You can still stack your flying up fairly well so you can work two weeks on and be off two.

Oh but there are snakes and everyone out here is a dirty perv...

 

[SVA_402]

Nimtz, thanks that's really helpful info! Long commute but might be fun for a while and good deal for a year or two as a new hire.

 

[jonjuan]

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