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In reply to aggieforester05 • 5:16p, 1/8/20
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aggieforester05 said:
Those guys still have to live like paupers for a long time once they get hired on as a regional ATP don't they? Seems like it's taking the market a long time to adjust to the supply shortage based on crappy low level airline salary.

I'm not sure who's feeding you information, but it's a little dated.
Here's some info from active guys and gals right now.

https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/regional/126319-end-2019-regional-survey.html
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In reply to average_joker • 6:13p, 1/8/20
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How does the guarantee vs overage pay work?

I remember from past posts you're a regional guy, if you don't mind me asking is that somewhere you're comfortable with staying or waiting to upgrade to a mainline carrier?
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 7:45p, 1/8/20
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Guarantee is what the company has to pay you every month. Since we are paid hourly (when the door is closed), our guarantee is 75 hours. Over guarantee is when you fly more than that, or credit more based on contractual requirements.

Regionals are considered near entry level jobs, and most will move on. The people who stay are either stuck (can't get hired), or have some sort of obligation or side job that keeps them there.

Getting hired to a major carrier is not an easy task. Less than 1000 pilots per year per airline are hired. There are several companies who make good money helping pilots brush up resumes and interview skills.
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10:47a, 2/4/20
Anyone here do soaring?
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8:03a, 2/7/20
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Any pilots/FBO's out there need any insurance or just wanna keep your guy honest. We are the largest independent insurance broker in the state of Texas with a full time aviation team and aviation lawyer on staff with over 25 years in the aviation business. I'm a former A&M/Professional athlete so you know you have a good one handling your insurance issues.




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In reply to woods&water • 11:07a, 2/7/20
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Don't have a plane yet, but filed away for later.
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In reply to woods&water • 9:59a, 2/8/20
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Boooooooooone!

But seriously, I'll give you a call when I'm up for renewal in August. I'm getting raped on a single-pilot jet policy.
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12:05p, 2/8/20
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Beautiful day in BFE Mississippi for a low level, I'll see if I can grab any cool pictures this afternoon
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3:03p, 2/8/20
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General aviation is the only way to travel.

My Piper is my hobby!











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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 6:10p, 2/8/20
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CharlieBrown17 said:
Beautiful day in BFE Mississippi for a low level, I'll see if I can grab any cool pictures this afternoon


Birds and turbulence kept everyones hands full today so no pictures
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In reply to TxAg20 • 7:51a, 2/10/20
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Sounds good. We have a couple programs I think you'll like.
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8:02p, 2/14/20
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Got a new ride tonight


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8:25p, 2/14/20
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Congrats, I'm pretty jealous. It and the C130 seem like they'd be a blast to fly.
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In reply to CenterHillAg • 8:32p, 2/14/20
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I had hercs higher but I'm excited
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 9:28p, 2/14/20
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I had hercs higher but I'm excited


Yall have an FRS equivalent?
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In reply to Oryx • 9:36p, 2/14/20
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FRS?
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 9:39p, 2/14/20
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FRS?


Fleet Replacement Squadron

the place where you fly the assigned bird after you wing and work on the training syllabus for the airframe

Sorry, Dad was navy :p
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In reply to Oryx • 9:52p, 2/14/20
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Oh yeah we just call it the school house

I'll be at Altus AFB for a bit

I guess the official name is flight training unit (FTU) but that's less common to head than school house
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 9:13a, 2/15/20
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C-17? Sweet.
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 10:14a, 2/15/20
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Congrats on getting -17. You won't even have to change your TexAgs username.

You'll love Altus, there's a girl behind every tree...

Seriously, there are some positives about the area, and you can always go to Meers Store to pig out and forget your troubles.

I'll try to hook you up with the old guys who hang around the Amarillo airport and take pictures. Maybe they can catch you shooting approaches at AMA. They publish them on a Facebook group.

I'll also make sure you have my contact info. Come see Palo Duro Canyon sometime, and I'll be glad to give you a tour.
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In reply to CanyonAg77 • 12:28p, 2/15/20
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He's married.
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In reply to CanyonAg77 • 12:44p, 2/15/20
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I should still have your email, I'll get in touch when I have dates
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2:04p, 2/15/20
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so any general aviation types fly Angel flights? I have signed up for it and plan to startin the next few weeks.
Any suggestions.



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In reply to trouble • 3:31p, 2/15/20
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trouble said:
He's married.
I was fairly sure he was at least engaged. It's still a great line.
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In reply to CanyonAg77 • 3:32p, 2/15/20
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CanyonAg77 said:
trouble said:
He's married.
I was fairly sure he was at least engaged. It's still a great line.


It is indeed. How are you, friend?
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In reply to trouble • 4:56p, 2/15/20
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trouble said:
CanyonAg77 said:
trouble said:
He's married.
I was fairly sure he was at least engaged. It's still a great line.
It is indeed. How are you, friend?
Doing fine, thanks. I think I recall who you are, you can PM me if you want to jog my memory.
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 5:07p, 2/15/20
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CharlieBrown17 said:
I should still have your email, I'll get in touch when I have dates
I found yours, will send some ramblings in a bit.
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In reply to CanyonAg77 • 5:32p, 2/15/20
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I'll have an eye out sir
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In reply to SabineAg • 5:38p, 2/16/20
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Congrats!
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10:33a, 2/17/20
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CB, Congrats on the C-17! You're going to love it, once you figure out how it flies. It's not quite like any other plane out there.

Altus isn't that terrible. It's small, but it's got a Whataburger.

We should grab a beer when you get to town, assuming it's before the end of May.
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In reply to falcon09 • 11:18a, 2/17/20
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Can't wait

Based on everyone else here, I'm looking at getting to Altus end of March or so. Definitely need to grab a beer when I get in.

Altus might be small, but everything is a good change of pace after almost two years in Columbus.
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 11:23a, 2/17/20
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Count your blessings. Our favorite pilot spent 6 years there.
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In reply to CanyonAg77 • 12:49p, 2/17/20
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Bless her heart

Can't imagine
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In reply to CharlieBrown17 • 2:14p, 2/17/20
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CharlieBrown17 said:
Bless her heart

Can't imagine

Well, she had her flying and her horses. Hubby had great hunting and started an ammunition company, partnering with one of the aircraft maintainers and and another veteran. Then hubby spent one tour at MSU as AFROTC instructor, and he loved Miss State
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7:06p, 2/19/20
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Flew some simulated air refueling this morning grabbed lunch at KLIT and then sat jump for some simulated form air drop this afternoon














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