So, there seems to be some debate.....

Cazadores

Cazadores

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And I am curious what the general current thoughts are out there. Let's say you work for a large regional carrier with more than one major fleet type, like CL65 and E175 types. If, all else being equal, seniority, lifestyle, etc. one has the opportunity to bid to a new airframe, is a new type rating a positive thing for career progression, or does it matter?

Just curious.


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mastermags said:
There's a debate about this?
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Regionals broski. "If only I could bid over to the ____ fleet, I would get an interview sooner. But the company is holding me back. They're holding me back, man!"

Then the FO that heard that tells it as a funny story to another captain. The FO is telling it as a "so this idiot..." story. Unbeknownst to him, the captain listening then finds justification as to why HE hasn't been called yet. Tells the same story to another FO about how if he could bid over, yada yada. That FO then tells another captain a "so this idiot" story. Eventually there are some FO's that find justification in the story too. Rinse. Repeat.

And rumors abound.
 
Cazadores said:
And I am curious what the general current thoughts are out there. Let's say you work for a large regional carrier with more than one major fleet type, like CL65 and E175 types. If, all else being equal, seniority, lifestyle, etc. one has the opportunity to bid to a new airframe, is a new type rating a positive thing for career progression, or does it matter?

Just curious.


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Think of it from an HR person's point of view. If you have a type rating, it shows that you successfully completed training...once. If you have more than one type rating, now you have a demonstrable history of being able to successfully complete training.
 
I remember a few years ago not being qualified for US Airways...The reason? Not a recent new type rating. Meanwhile FOs and newly minted CA's were getting the call.
 
Flying Saluki said:
Think of it from an HR person's point of view. If you have a type rating, it shows that you successfully completed training...once. If you have more than one type rating, now you have a demonstrable history of being able to successfully complete training.
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So it is a resume builder.

I thought it may be no real help, RJ is a RJ thing. Huh.


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Cazadores said:
So it is a resume builder.

I thought it may be no real help, RJ is a RJ thing. Huh.


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Ask @Autothrust Blue about type ratings, recent training events, and moving on. He's been in the airlines 5 years. He's had 2 indocs and 4 long term training events. 4 type ratings to boot. And soon to be adding CA to the list. Maybe that'll be the ticket ;) (Of course, he could be interviewing now somewhere and keeping quiet. I doubt he would leave CA sim for an interview though. Maybe after sim).
 
Cazadores said:
So it is a resume builder.

I thought it may be no real help, RJ is a RJ thing. Huh.


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Operationally, an RJ is an RJ is an RJ. Training wise, successfully completing multiple training events (at the same airlines) shows you are trainable (more than just one time). Just be ready to tell a good story about WHY you chose to switch aircraft, especially if everything truly is equal.
 
I think it would be a good move.

Before I got hired at my current place I was in the same seat of the same airplane for 7 years and 10 months. As I found in training, there is some definite brain rot that comes from not being able/willing to challenge yourself for that long.
 
BobDDuck said:
Operationally, an RJ is an RJ is an RJ. Training wise, successfully completing multiple training events (at the same airlines) shows you are trainable (more than just one time). Just be ready to tell a good story about WHY you chose to switch aircraft, especially if everything truly is equal.
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That's pretty much it.

A CRJ 50 from an Embraer 175… I don't think anyone cares. If you've done three jets in three years and are sub 4,000-ish hours, I'd wonder "That's great you like to add type ratings, but operationally, you've done more khaki time in the simulator than flying the line… wazzupwiddat?"
 
Derg said:
That's pretty much it.

A CRJ 50 from an Embraer 175… I don't think anyone cares. If you've done three jets in three years and are sub 4,000-ish hours, I'd wonder "That's great you like to add type ratings, but operationally, you've done more khaki time in the simulator than flying the line… wazzupwiddat?"
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Who wears khakis in the sim? All about coming in in uniform and wearing your uniform pants for the entirety of training. Shows how good, or bad, and the wear and tear your work pants can take. They pass? Buy more.

I bet Seggy rolls up to the school house in his minivan, khakis, and white kicks.
 
You show up barefoot, they know you're a boss.

Speaking of khakis. Spondivits, Irish bred pub, the pig and the pint, or Malones?
 
Spondivits is good for beer.
Irish Bred feelsl ike you're going to get a rash for even being on the sidewalk in front of it.
Malones is a'ight, but a little past its prime
Pig and the Pint, I haven't been to.
 
Spondivits is good for beer.
Irish Bred feelsl ike you're going to get a rash for even being on the sidewalk in front of it.
Malones is a'ight, but a little past its prime
Pig and the Pint, I haven't been to.
 
Derg said:
Spondivits is good for beer.
Irish Bred feelsl ike you're going to get a rash for even being on the sidewalk in front of it.
Malones is a'ight, but a little past its prime
Pig and the Pint, I haven't been to.
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Thanks! Beer is what sounds good. I will give it a try tomorrow.
 
B767 said:
You show up barefoot, they know you're a boss.

Speaking of khakis. Spondivits, Irish bred pub, the pig and the pint, or Malones?
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pig and pint is good, thai heaven is awesome, la fiesta is meh but cheap drinks...i still go back for the food, and you must get the pork chop at manchester arms
 
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