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skyw82
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I read some place that they were going to replace the skywest bros out of slc. It was on some 10k about delta a few months ago.
HVYMETALDRVR
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Saw that also... can you say involuntary displacement? I can't imagine that many people wanting to move, especially to Laughlin, NV.
Kingairer
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I think they will fill it, voluntarily, with no problem. ACY will have lots of people who live in easy driving range. IFP could be filled by the people who live in the pHX or LAS area, and/or anyone trying to jump certificates.....BUT with all that said, i think its pretty clear that F9 is shedding all the 190s so theyll have to displace somewhere eventually.
stick-n-rudder
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Autothrust Blue
“If you jump on my shift, that’s just rude, man.”
Erm, how's the performance going to work out on that one?
HVYMETALDRVR
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I wouldn't hold my breathe on that one... If United and Airways hire full bore with attrition as planned I could see mayyyybe 400?
ozziecat35
4 out of 5 great lakes prefer Michigan.
So does that mean come August we'll see what an actual "pilot shortage" looks like?
cmhumphr
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scooter2525
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Kingairer
'Tiger Team' Member
There will be lots of other openings im sure, but in the latest bid they were not able to fill all the ACY slots and will go to newhires. Im sure the next IFP bid will be short and need newhires too.
CFIT99
because of the implication...
agreed...was just seein if anyone else heard that too...(btw my buddy just interviewed last week, HR said they are looking to hire 150 by Feb.)....I told him 150 by this time next year.
HVYMETALDRVR
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Yeah sometimes people round up the numbers and rumors/maybes turn into God-given fact... Truth is all of this hiring is because of new flying, not attrition. The Casino Flying and Q400 United flying has caused the need for more pilots, but attrition is down. I was moving up by 20-25/month in August, last month only 9 and Im still a pretty junior FO. Plus if the majors start to hire they'll be pulling pilots from every other regional, not just here. Most of the CA's I talk to wont leave here for Airways under they're current contract, they want Delta/UPS/FDX...
That's why Im not quite onboard with the craziness... Yet.
cmhumphr
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Just left the Republic Headquarters in Indianapolis today for my interview and it was very straight forward. Anyone that has an interview coming up, just study the gouge from Shuttle America on APC, or www.aviationinterviews.com. There is absolutely no gimmicks. Started with a 30 minute presentation on the company history, plans for growth, benefits, etc. Then headed back to the break room to collect drug and alcohol paperwork with PRIA stuff. Next we took the 20 question ATP test, followed by the Wonderlic. That is NOTHING to stress over, it was actually quite fun in a weird way.
After this they began interviews. Mine consisted of basic HR questions, then the technical portion was reading a METAR and TAF. Briefed an approach plate, talked about CRM, and that was pretty much it. Still no word on whether I will be offered the job or not, but it is definitely a stress free environment. If the company pulls through with their expected growth, this may not be a bad time to get on.
After this they began interviews. Mine consisted of basic HR questions, then the technical portion was reading a METAR and TAF. Briefed an approach plate, talked about CRM, and that was pretty much it. Still no word on whether I will be offered the job or not, but it is definitely a stress free environment. If the company pulls through with their expected growth, this may not be a bad time to get on.