Death of a Cargo CAT!

citabriapilot · September 9th, 2006, 20:37

The Freight Dog community lost a valuable asset on Friday, Sept 8, 2006. Another Cargo Cat bought the farm and made the turn to regional flying. May he R.I.P.!

I guess now instead of a Cargo Cat he is Regional Rat! Haha! We'll miss laughing with you on company robair73!

tinman · September 9th, 2006, 23:06

He will be missed.

mtsu_av8er · September 9th, 2006, 23:34

May God have pity on his sorry soul . . .

Congrats!

robair73 · September 9th, 2006, 23:40

You guys are too funny. I think Regional Rat just about describes it too.

All good things must come to an end I guess. My days as a kitty are over. One of the good things about being a Rat as opposed to a Cat is that I don't have to take "Cat"naps all day. I can get a rat's full night sleep! Oh snap!

DE727UPS · September 9th, 2006, 23:43

So why did you do it?

Doug Taylor · September 10th, 2006, 00:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by DE727UPS

So why did you do it?

Welcome to the drama that is pax flying. You were warned!

First complaint and I'll laugh at you and close the thread!

robair73 · September 10th, 2006, 00:25

Mostly for sleep. I've been getting very irritated the past few months with our schedule. We're on duty from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. M-F. Minimum rest 5 nights a week! It equates to about 3-4 hours of sleep a night at home and a 2-3 hour nap during the day in a hotel if you're lucky.
On top of that, we only log 2-2.5 hours of flight time a day. 75 hours of duty time a week with no per diem either. I really can go on and on, but those are some of the main reasons.

This is my second cargo job. My first cargo job's schedule was nice. I didn't know the schedule at the current job would be as crazy as it is.

citabriapilot · September 10th, 2006, 00:35

Tsk Tsk... Don't tell people that, we need to get some replacements!

Everyone, the schedule as a Cargo Cat rocks and you will make over 80K a year starting out! Come fly with US! LOL.

robair, we'll be listening for you on the radio. Don't forget your SLC roots!

robair73 · September 10th, 2006, 00:54

Yeah, I just want to try a different flavored Kool-Aid.

EatSleepFly · September 10th, 2006, 02:02

Good working with you, Rob. Sorry I didn't get to see you before you left, but I've been partaking in some activities here in NY all week that I know you'd approve of.

Best of luck as a regional rat! I couldn't do it, but I hope you like it!

robair73 · September 10th, 2006, 11:30

Yeah, I guess I'll find out if I like it real soon.

wheelsup · September 10th, 2006, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by robair73

Yeah, I guess I'll find out if I like it real soon.

here's a tip: don't judge it off the paychecks. you'll hate it

what were you flying freight in?

robair73 · September 10th, 2006, 19:09

BE99

I hear the paychecks are huge the first year at the regionals! I can't wait.

wheelsup · September 10th, 2006, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by robair73

BE99

I hear the paychecks are huge the first year at the regionals! I can't wait.

they're huge the second year, when you are making $30k-$40k. That's big money in my neck of the woods

keep in mind that's after a 50% payraise from first year!!

robair73 · September 10th, 2006, 23:31

Oh no! They told me I would be making six figures in no time. I think I made a mistake.

Hootie · September 11th, 2006, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by robair73

BE99

I hear the paychecks are huge the first year at the regionals! I can't wait.

What regional are you going off to?

ComplexHiAv8r · September 11th, 2006, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by robair73

Oh no! They told me I would be making six figures in no time. I think I made a mistake.

You will, it just includes the two to the right of the decimal point

JayAre · September 11th, 2006, 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by robair73

BE99

LOL I applied to the "immediate openings" for that opening in SLC

got the thanks but no thanks a few days later

Good luck at SkyW!

robair73 · September 11th, 2006, 19:36

I'm riding the SkyWest wave. Yee ha

citabriapilot · September 11th, 2006, 22:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayAre

LOL I applied to the "immediate openings" for that opening in SLC

got the thanks but no thanks a few days later

Good luck at SkyW!

Thanks but no thanks? How come?

WAFlyBoy · September 12th, 2006, 05:49

Do I smell another opening at AMF?

I can't get the mins soon enough!

Trybysky · September 12th, 2006, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAFlyBoy

Do I smell another opening at AMF?

I can't get the mins soon enough!

Hey Waflyboy... how far are you from meeting mins? There's a small rumor going round that we might need a couple cheiftain drivers at BFI.

We wont know for at least a few weeks, but worth keeping an eye on...

robair73 · September 12th, 2006, 18:40

From looking at SkyWest's training facility, Ameriflight should be looking for pilots all over its system. I counted 5 Ameriflight pilots in CRJ class with more likely to come.

CaptChris · September 12th, 2006, 23:20

Congrats Robair! What a/c are you in at SKYW? If the CRJ is it the 200?

WAFlyBoy · September 13th, 2006, 03:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trybysky

Hey Waflyboy... how far are you from meeting mins? There's a small rumor going round that we might need a couple cheiftain drivers at BFI.

I'm currently at 1,000TT. I should have 1200 within the next 8 weeks, maybe sooner. I have the other 135 requirements met.

Thanks for the tip! I'll PM you in a couple of weeks to see if you have any more info. I've been looking for a way back to Seattle since I left for flight school!

September 9th, 2006, 20:37	#1
citabriapilot Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 124	Death of a Cargo CAT! The Freight Dog community lost a valuable asset on Friday, Sept 8, 2006. Another Cargo Cat bought the farm and made the turn to regional flying. May he R.I.P.! I guess now instead of a Cargo Cat he is Regional Rat! Haha! We'll miss laughing with you on company robair73!

September 9th, 2006, 23:06	#2
tinman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 179	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! He will be missed.

September 9th, 2006, 23:34	#3
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,468	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! May God have pity on his sorry soul . . . Congrats! __________________ ------- "Sadness bears no remedy for the problems in your life."

September 9th, 2006, 23:40	#4
robair73 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chi town Posts: 519	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! You guys are too funny. I think Regional Rat just about describes it too. All good things must come to an end I guess. My days as a kitty are over. One of the good things about being a Rat as opposed to a Cat is that I don't have to take "Cat"naps all day. I can get a rat's full night sleep! Oh snap! __________________ Cream Pie

September 9th, 2006, 23:43	#5
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,514	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! So why did you do it?

September 10th, 2006, 00:25	#7
robair73 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chi town Posts: 519	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! Mostly for sleep. I've been getting very irritated the past few months with our schedule. We're on duty from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. M-F. Minimum rest 5 nights a week! It equates to about 3-4 hours of sleep a night at home and a 2-3 hour nap during the day in a hotel if you're lucky. On top of that, we only log 2-2.5 hours of flight time a day. 75 hours of duty time a week with no per diem either. I really can go on and on, but those are some of the main reasons. This is my second cargo job. My first cargo job's schedule was nice. I didn't know the schedule at the current job would be as crazy as it is. __________________ Cream Pie

September 10th, 2006, 00:35	#8
citabriapilot Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 124	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! Tsk Tsk... Don't tell people that, we need to get some replacements! Everyone, the schedule as a Cargo Cat rocks and you will make over 80K a year starting out! Come fly with US! LOL. robair, we'll be listening for you on the radio. Don't forget your SLC roots!

September 10th, 2006, 00:54	#9
robair73 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chi town Posts: 519	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! Yeah, I just want to try a different flavored Kool-Aid. __________________ Cream Pie

September 10th, 2006, 02:02	#10
EatSleepFly Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ?? Posts: 4,600	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! Good working with you, Rob. Sorry I didn't get to see you before you left, but I've been partaking in some activities here in NY all week that I know you'd approve of. Best of luck as a regional rat! I couldn't do it, but I hope you like it!

September 10th, 2006, 11:30	#11
robair73 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chi town Posts: 519	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! Yeah, I guess I'll find out if I like it real soon. __________________ Cream Pie

September 10th, 2006, 19:09	#13
robair73 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chi town Posts: 519	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! BE99 I hear the paychecks are huge the first year at the regionals! I can't wait. __________________ Cream Pie

September 10th, 2006, 23:31	#15
robair73 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chi town Posts: 519	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! Oh no! They told me I would be making six figures in no time. I think I made a mistake. __________________ Cream Pie

September 11th, 2006, 19:36	#19
robair73 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chi town Posts: 519	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! I'm riding the SkyWest wave. Yee ha __________________ Cream Pie

September 12th, 2006, 05:49	#21
WAFlyBoy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wa Posts: 647	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! Do I smell another opening at AMF? I can't get the mins soon enough!

September 12th, 2006, 18:40	#23
robair73 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chi town Posts: 519	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! From looking at SkyWest's training facility, Ameriflight should be looking for pilots all over its system. I counted 5 Ameriflight pilots in CRJ class with more likely to come. __________________ Cream Pie

September 12th, 2006, 23:20	#24
CaptChris Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 549	Re: Death of a Cargo CAT! Congrats Robair! What a/c are you in at SKYW? If the CRJ is it the 200? __________________ www.doihaveafuturehere.org

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