Caribbean Airlines
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There's been rumours about your CEO for a couple months now as possibly becoming the next CEO at CAL but only recently has there been talk of a takeover of AE.
CAL is in the process of getting 9 ATR72-600's delivered for both the POS and KIN bases and it might make more sense to merge with an existing ATR operator rather than try to takeover the beleaguered LIAT with their Dash 8's.
How is the ATR working out for you guys?
And what's the news on your CEO then? A fine, upstanding gentleman I'm sure........
CAL is in the process of getting 9 ATR72-600's delivered for both the POS and KIN bases and it might make more sense to merge with an existing ATR operator rather than try to takeover the beleaguered LIAT with their Dash 8's.
How is the ATR working out for you guys?
And what's the news on your CEO then? A fine, upstanding gentleman I'm sure........
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Our ATRs are very old, and their age is showing. However its a great aircraft for island flying. The amount of cargo it hauls with the performance numbers is impresive. I can only imagine the -600 is aimprovement on a proven model.
As for the CEO Mr. Fabregas, I have meet him and spoken to him a couple of times. Hes a smart guy. He has been hamstrung due to Executive airlines having to follow orders from American Eagle in Dallas Headquarters. I think in a stand alone carrier like CAL he would do fine. Management is management, and they have their agendas. We dont always see eye to eye, but in this case Mr. Fabregas is a good guy to have on your team. If he leaves it would be our loss and your gain.
As for the CEO Mr. Fabregas, I have meet him and spoken to him a couple of times. Hes a smart guy. He has been hamstrung due to Executive airlines having to follow orders from American Eagle in Dallas Headquarters. I think in a stand alone carrier like CAL he would do fine. Management is management, and they have their agendas. We dont always see eye to eye, but in this case Mr. Fabregas is a good guy to have on your team. If he leaves it would be our loss and your gain.
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"I think in a stand alone carrier like CAL he would do fine."
CAL is anything but stand alone. It's a wholly owned government entity which means LOTS of government meddling. It's been known to frustrate past CEO's.
Good to hear about the performance of the ATR's though, there's been talk that the Dash 8-400 would be far superior in terms of baggage. West Indians are notoriously heavy travellers.
CAL is anything but stand alone. It's a wholly owned government entity which means LOTS of government meddling. It's been known to frustrate past CEO's.
Good to hear about the performance of the ATR's though, there's been talk that the Dash 8-400 would be far superior in terms of baggage. West Indians are notoriously heavy travellers.
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ATRs problem with bags is mostly on short routes, SJU-STT, or POS-TOB. Max TO weight is 1500lbs difference, so you need about a 1 hour flight to burn that to be able to TO at max weight and land at max weight. Our -500 are a little better, and I imagen that your -600's have better performance too. I do like the cargo in the front and back of the ATR. It's easier for weight and balance to plan the cargo loading so you don't need to move the passengers around too much. The Q400 seems to be a good machine but I don't know too much about it's performance numbers. I know it's fast, but on a short route like POS-TOB I don't think their is much difference. Our ATR's carry about 5000lbs of cargo with 64 passengers. The cargo compartments are really big. I've carried surfboards and car parts all the time and they fit fine in the front cargo hold.
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Just read an article about the possible buy out by CAL. It says it's waiting for our divesture and union vote on a temporary pilot contract extention. Neither of with I see happening. Personally I would like a buyout if it were to preserve or SJU base.(I want to stay at home and don't want to commute or move to the USA). I think if we stay with American, our days of a SJU base are numbered.:-( All our ATR leases expire in 2014 and the company doesn't want to renew them. 2 more aircraft leave the fleet next month bringing us down to 34 a/c. Then 12 more leave each year. I wouldn't mind flying down to POS again, I miss getting my doubles!!!
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I would take that CAL buyout of Eagle story with a grain of salt. With the route structure of Eagle, I do not see how that would be of any use to CAL. Isn't there regulations that prohibit foreign entities from owning majority percentage of a US airline? If that's so, why then would CAL buy into an airline it would have no say or control of? A number of rumours flying around stated that the -72 does fairly poorly when it comes to baggage. Averaging 50lbs per pax on CAL's 68 seat -72, thats about 3400lbs required. If the -72's cargo capacity is 5000lbs as per bailee's figures, the aircraft seems more than capable. Compare that to the Dash 8 300's cargo hold of 2500lbs, the exact amount for the 50 pax it carries.
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Questions
Hey guys,
So reading through the thread seems no one feels like answering the questions. I am hoping someone would be willing to answer questions and not be smart a**es.
1) whats the pay like for a FO on the ATR?
2) whats the schedule like for those guys?
3) how long does it take for upgrade?
4) Whats the interview process like?
5) What sort of sim eval do they make you do?
I do expect some people to come up with stupid comments, please refrain. We all all professional men/women in aviation. And the goal is all to be in that seat. If we can all help each other out would be great!!!!
So reading through the thread seems no one feels like answering the questions. I am hoping someone would be willing to answer questions and not be smart a**es.
1) whats the pay like for a FO on the ATR?
2) whats the schedule like for those guys?
3) how long does it take for upgrade?
4) Whats the interview process like?
5) What sort of sim eval do they make you do?
I do expect some people to come up with stupid comments, please refrain. We all all professional men/women in aviation. And the goal is all to be in that seat. If we can all help each other out would be great!!!!
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Caribbean
If you are not a Caribbean National dont bother to ask and to be honest if that ATR is for Jamaica nobody in here will know. Dont sound so arrogant in here as aviation is a small world.
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Re: johnnyringo42
johnnyringo42:
Its not a matter of being arrogant. Its a simple matter of wanting answers.
Cause my location says Canada does not mean that I am not a Trini. Typical mentality of assuming! steupse.
You prove my point when I said they I'd love to get an answer without smart a** comments. Typical!!!
Now moving on, can someone please answer the questions...
Regards.
Its not a matter of being arrogant. Its a simple matter of wanting answers.
Cause my location says Canada does not mean that I am not a Trini. Typical mentality of assuming! steupse.
You prove my point when I said they I'd love to get an answer without smart a** comments. Typical!!!
Now moving on, can someone please answer the questions...
Regards.
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Did an Interview recently with CAL
I did an interview with CAL for ATR FO post with CAL. It was straight forward and only took an hour. I had to fill an application form out and sign some agreement stuff.
Questions like CRM, Instrument Approaches, Emergency decision making and some others regarding personal interest and information.
However, I was wondering how long I have to wait to here a call from them whether it was successful?
Anyone out there could tip me on the average waiting period to hear or do you think its wise to give a call and find out?
Questions like CRM, Instrument Approaches, Emergency decision making and some others regarding personal interest and information.
However, I was wondering how long I have to wait to here a call from them whether it was successful?
Anyone out there could tip me on the average waiting period to hear or do you think its wise to give a call and find out?
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HMMM
I could remember 2 months ago. Just when they received the first ATR72-600, I sent it off and did my interview at Norman Manley International Airport. Lasted an hour and was fairly easy.
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72 hrs
JALPA (Jamaican Airline Pilot's Assoc) has given CAL notice for some reason that they may be taking Industrial Actions within 72 hrs from yesterday Dec 08...Think CAL isn't paying over a part of their bargain.
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Hello,
I have an assessment with Caribbean as a pilot on the 737NG.
Could anyone please give me some info about the assessment procedure like tests, interview, simcheck etc.
I appreciate it!
I have an assessment with Caribbean as a pilot on the 737NG.
Could anyone please give me some info about the assessment procedure like tests, interview, simcheck etc.
I appreciate it!
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application on the 737NG
Hi guys,
Anyone got email to where you should send your CV. Or maybe a phone number, or fax?
Would like to apply, but couldn't find on their website any email.
Are they still hiring on the 737NG ? or just looking for Prop pilots now?
Cheers and best of luck to all
Anyone got email to where you should send your CV. Or maybe a phone number, or fax?
Would like to apply, but couldn't find on their website any email.
Are they still hiring on the 737NG ? or just looking for Prop pilots now?
Cheers and best of luck to all