Looks like the Republic Dispatch Apprentice program is posted again for those interested. Has a 2 year commitment without having to pay back training costs. But that could be a good 2 years of experience to then jump to a Major. If anyone has any experience with this, I would be curious of your thoughts. Thanks in advance!
Republic Dispatch Apprentice Posting
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Htown19
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Almost every regional is practically the same pay and it’s in one of the cheapest cost of living cities as far as the regionals go
Great opportunity - Indy is not very expensive, and is doable on Republic pay if you are smart.
For what it's worth, anyone going should plan on applying for majors anyway. Don't wait two years, even if you have to pay back training. You'll make that up in a matter of months at a major.
For what it's worth, anyone going should plan on applying for majors anyway. Don't wait two years, even if you have to pay back training. You'll make that up in a matter of months at a major.
silverad27
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Can a 22yr old whom just acquired their license apply for this position or would they have to wait till their 23rd B-DAY? Not too many programs like this around so I'm just curious how it works.
manniax
Well-met in the Ka-tet
I believe this program is just for people who don’t have a license yet. Republic pays them to get their license and then they have a two-year commitment. So - as you already have your license - it wouldn’t be for you.
If you’re not 23 yet you could look at applying there in other roles in their NOC such as crew scheduler, or just hold out until you’re about to turn 23 and then apply for any dispatcher jobs that you see (this is what I’d recommend.) I wouldn’t apply to other airline roles unless it’s with a major. Admittedly - I do hate crew scheduling.
clipper747
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Will Republic post a dispatcher position where you don’t go through their pipeline?
WIMDY
But does your air start work?
I saw this was posted again and I applied again but was insta-denied
I know know someone who has no license with no aviation experience, no license WITH aviation experience, fully licensed with no aviation experience, and fully licensed WITH aviation experience, and all have been almost insta denied
What exactly are they looking for?
I know know someone who has no license with no aviation experience, no license WITH aviation experience, fully licensed with no aviation experience, and fully licensed WITH aviation experience, and all have been almost insta denied
What exactly are they looking for?
They want people that are local to Indy from what I understand.
Flagship_dxer
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Its a stupid idea. Regional dispatch jobs are stepping stones. Republic bizarrely thinks its a longer term career destination for dispatch. If you want dispatchers to stick around long term, you need some combination of high pay or generous work rules or a very desirable city to live in.
A dispatch license class costs maybe around 5K and two years is on the quick end for someone moving on. Even so, first year pay at a major can easily cover the cost of a payment plan or outright repayment. Only a total moron would turn down a chance at a major to work the full two years of this program.
This kind of program doesnt even really help keep pilots around and the dollar signs on what pilots have to re-pay are significantly higher
Bananabusdx
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Flagship has shared his wisdom, the forum is now closed for discussion.