Compass Airlines

colt45 · November 18th, 2006, 20:45

Does anyone know anything definative about NWA's new startup regional compass....all I heard is spring of 07, anyone know what hiring mins and pay are going to be like???

surreal1221 · November 18th, 2006, 21:32

Please don't apply . . . if it turns out to be real.

colt45 · November 18th, 2006, 21:48

is this going to be another go-jets???????

surreal1221 · November 18th, 2006, 22:12

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Originally Posted by colt45

is this going to be another go-jets???????

Glad you caught on.

Although I'm sure some would be willing to debate this finding. . . it is in my best judgement, to be another go-jets.

kellwolf · November 18th, 2006, 23:01

I still have my doubts it's gonna fly. My opinion is that it was a vehicle to get some cuts from the NWA mainline guys. Assuming no one buys NWA in bankruptcy, most of the furloughees will probably be re-called or with other carriers by the time Compass is supposed to fly. There goes the CAs that were supposed to staff the RJs. Pay is supposed to be slightly (very slightly) better than PCL's current rates, and supposed they'll be flying the EMB-170.

In reality, like most things on the Red Tail side of things, I'll believe it when I see it. They have a certificate with one CRJ that was supposed to be flying IAD-MSP starting two months ago. That has yet to happen. IMO, it was a way for NWA to get concessions from mainline while whipsawing a ghost regional against Mesaba and PCL for lower rates. It was/is a win-win for NWA management. I wouldn't necessarily say it's another Go-Jets since it's not an end-around run to get by a union contract, but it's a turkey of an airline with the blessing of mainline NWA crews that hope they'll never have to fly as a part of.

Maximillian_Jenius · November 18th, 2006, 23:10

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Originally Posted by kellwolf

I still have my doubts it's gonna fly. My opinion is that it was a vehicle to get some cuts from the NWA mainline guys. Assuming no one buys NWA in bankruptcy, most of the furloughees will probably be re-called or with other carriers by the time Compass is supposed to fly. There goes the CAs that were supposed to staff the RJs. Pay is supposed to be slightly (very slightly) better than PCL's current rates, and supposed they'll be flying the EMB-170.

In reality, like most things on the Red Tail side of things, I'll believe it when I see it. They have a certificate with one CRJ that was supposed to be flying IAD-MSP starting two months ago. That has yet to happen. IMO, it was a way for NWA to get concessions from mainline while whipsawing a ghost regional against Mesaba and PCL for lower rates. It was/is a win-win for NWA management. I wouldn't necessarily say it's another Go-Jets since it's not an end-around run to get by a union contract, but it's a turkey of an airline with the blessing of mainline NWA crews that hope they'll never have to fly as a part of.

I text this dude I know awhile back about walking in my app to Compass!

Doug Taylor · November 19th, 2006, 01:52

Boy, I thought I taught you better!

Maximillian_Jenius · November 19th, 2006, 02:10

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Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Boy, I thought I taught you better!

Oh...that's just a joke I have with Kellwolf. I did really text him that though for sheer comedic effect!

He didn't respond then either kinda like tonight. He is really hard to bait...

Doug Taylor · November 19th, 2006, 02:12

That's just rumot.

Maximillian_Jenius · November 19th, 2006, 02:16

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Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

That's just rumot.

But you get it right? Because he flies for....See your not the only one who sends out random text!

ChrisH · November 19th, 2006, 02:19

I don't think Compass is going to happen.

Doug Taylor · November 19th, 2006, 02:21

Compass needs to happen as it would suck so bad, it would make the other carriers look better! The industry needs more suckitude!

Sorry, bad joke in reference to another thread!

Maximillian_Jenius · November 19th, 2006, 02:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Compass needs to happen as it would suck so bad, it would make the other carriers look better! The industry needs more suckitude!

Sorry, bad joke in reference to another thread!

Boy, I thought I taught you better!

colt45 · November 19th, 2006, 18:03

what i dont understand about it is...theyre claiming theyre gonna use furloughed mailine guys as captains, but none of them with any common sense are gonna take a gig like that, and NWA is already well into theyre furlough list with callbacks...makes no sense...if in fact its real, how do they plan on staffing the airline? ps thanks for all the info guys...i have no intention of applying, im just curious

jtrain609 · November 19th, 2006, 18:06

I think that Compass is a good oppertunity to build some quality turbine time with a quick upgrade and neat equipment. And who cares if it screws the Mesaba, Pinnacle or even the Northwest mainline guys! If they don't want the work, then they don't deserve it. What we need to do is get over ourselves and realize that we all just want to fly cool airplanes and be paid a wage that the company decides is fair for us.

(No #### I had that conversation with a guy once, I almost broke his jaw)

surreal1221 · November 19th, 2006, 18:11

Almost?

I'm disappointed in you JH.

Minnesota_Flyer · November 19th, 2006, 18:12

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Originally Posted by surreal1221

Almost?

I'm disappointed in you JH.

kellwolf · November 19th, 2006, 21:34

JH might talk a mean game, but he does respect laws like "assualt" in person. Besides, a person like that wouldn't just stop at pressing charges. They'd sue him for all he had. Which, is like, uh....nothing.

jtrain609 · November 19th, 2006, 21:37

I got a really crappy desk from ikea for my computer the other day...

kellwolf · November 19th, 2006, 21:41

I wouldn't mind having Ikea here. All we have is overpriced furinture stores like The Great American Home Store and Ashley Furniture around here. I'd prefer something OTHER than Wal-Mart furniture.

surreal1221 · November 19th, 2006, 21:47

Come on down to Atlanta, the newest Ikea in America opened up about a year ago.

blee256 · November 21st, 2006, 00:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellwolf

I wouldn't mind having Ikea here. All we have is overpriced furinture stores like The Great American Home Store and Ashley Furniture around here. I'd prefer something OTHER than Wal-Mart furniture.

Ikea is disposable furniture, I wouldnt be too sure that Ikea is more quality than XNA's (wal-mart) finest. haha.....

But i was talking to a furloughed mainline capt. here at pinnacle last nite, and he said he got a letter from Compass, starting next spring. doo be doo be dooo....

JEP · November 21st, 2006, 00:41

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Originally Posted by blee256

Ikea is disposable furniture, I wouldnt be too sure that Ikea is more quality than XNA's (wal-mart) finest. haha.....

But i was talking to a furloughed mainline capt. here at pinnacle last nite, and he said he got a letter from Compass, starting next spring. doo be doo be dooo....

Come On, Blee....IKEA is some good stuff. We bought our kitchen chairs, dresser, bed, and bunk beds for the kids. It takes a beating and hasn't fallen apart yet. The dresser was hard to put together because of the amount of pieces, but I have found that the quality is very good; at least with what we have bought.

amorris311 · November 21st, 2006, 02:42

i agree i have had the stuff for awhile and i have had no problems. just dont buy the flimsy stuff.

kellwolf · November 21st, 2006, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by blee256

Ikea is disposable furniture, I wouldnt be too sure that Ikea is more quality than XNA's (wal-mart) finest. haha.....

But i was talking to a furloughed mainline capt. here at pinnacle last nite, and he said he got a letter from Compass, starting next spring. doo be doo be dooo....

If I saw the letter, then I'd buy it. Until then, it goes in the rumor pile along with the CSAs that saw the ID badges and the mechanics that have seen paperwork.

November 18th, 2006, 20:45	#1
colt45 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 12	Compass Airlines Does anyone know anything definative about NWA's new startup regional compass....all I heard is spring of 07, anyone know what hiring mins and pay are going to be like??? __________________ "Celebrate we will...cuzz life is short but sweet for certain" - Dave Matthews Band

November 18th, 2006, 21:32	#2
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alpha Tango Lima Posts: 10,352	Re: Compass Airlines Please don't apply . . . if it turns out to be real. __________________ AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2 \| Josh \| The TRoP \| Rmble On \| ALPA \| IVAW \| ACLU \|

November 18th, 2006, 21:48	#3
colt45 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 12	Re: Compass Airlines is this going to be another go-jets??????? __________________ "Celebrate we will...cuzz life is short but sweet for certain" - Dave Matthews Band

November 18th, 2006, 23:01	#5
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 14,230	Re: Compass Airlines I still have my doubts it's gonna fly. My opinion is that it was a vehicle to get some cuts from the NWA mainline guys. Assuming no one buys NWA in bankruptcy, most of the furloughees will probably be re-called or with other carriers by the time Compass is supposed to fly. There goes the CAs that were supposed to staff the RJs. Pay is supposed to be slightly (very slightly) better than PCL's current rates, and supposed they'll be flying the EMB-170. In reality, like most things on the Red Tail side of things, I'll believe it when I see it. They have a certificate with one CRJ that was supposed to be flying IAD-MSP starting two months ago. That has yet to happen. IMO, it was a way for NWA to get concessions from mainline while whipsawing a ghost regional against Mesaba and PCL for lower rates. It was/is a win-win for NWA management. I wouldn't necessarily say it's another Go-Jets since it's not an end-around run to get by a union contract, but it's a turkey of an airline with the blessing of mainline NWA crews that hope they'll never have to fly as a part of. __________________ "I'm The Doctor, by the way. Run for your life!"

November 19th, 2006, 01:52	#7
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,926 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Compass Airlines Boy, I thought I taught you better! __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

November 19th, 2006, 02:12	#9
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,926 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Compass Airlines That's just rumot. __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

November 19th, 2006, 02:19	#11
ChrisH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 310	Re: Compass Airlines I don't think Compass is going to happen.

November 19th, 2006, 02:21	#12
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,926 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Compass Airlines Compass needs to happen as it would suck so bad, it would make the other carriers look better! The industry needs more suckitude! Sorry, bad joke in reference to another thread! __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

November 19th, 2006, 18:03	#14
colt45 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 12	Re: Compass Airlines what i dont understand about it is...theyre claiming theyre gonna use furloughed mailine guys as captains, but none of them with any common sense are gonna take a gig like that, and NWA is already well into theyre furlough list with callbacks...makes no sense...if in fact its real, how do they plan on staffing the airline? ps thanks for all the info guys...i have no intention of applying, im just curious __________________ "Celebrate we will...cuzz life is short but sweet for certain" - Dave Matthews Band

November 19th, 2006, 18:06	#15
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,869	Re: Compass Airlines I think that Compass is a good oppertunity to build some quality turbine time with a quick upgrade and neat equipment. And who cares if it screws the Mesaba, Pinnacle or even the Northwest mainline guys! If they don't want the work, then they don't deserve it. What we need to do is get over ourselves and realize that we all just want to fly cool airplanes and be paid a wage that the company decides is fair for us. (No #### I had that conversation with a guy once, I almost broke his jaw) __________________ "Jetlink 2940, on another radio, contact clearance for new airways..."

November 19th, 2006, 18:11	#16
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alpha Tango Lima Posts: 10,352	Re: Compass Airlines Almost? I'm disappointed in you JH. __________________ AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2 \| Josh \| The TRoP \| Rmble On \| ALPA \| IVAW \| ACLU \|

November 19th, 2006, 21:34	#18
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 14,230	Re: Compass Airlines JH might talk a mean game, but he does respect laws like "assualt" in person. Besides, a person like that wouldn't just stop at pressing charges. They'd sue him for all he had. Which, is like, uh....nothing. __________________ "I'm The Doctor, by the way. Run for your life!"

November 19th, 2006, 21:37	#19
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,869	Re: Compass Airlines I got a really crappy desk from ikea for my computer the other day... __________________ "Jetlink 2940, on another radio, contact clearance for new airways..."

November 19th, 2006, 21:41	#20
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 14,230	Re: Compass Airlines I wouldn't mind having Ikea here. All we have is overpriced furinture stores like The Great American Home Store and Ashley Furniture around here. I'd prefer something OTHER than Wal-Mart furniture. __________________ "I'm The Doctor, by the way. Run for your life!"

November 19th, 2006, 21:47	#21
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alpha Tango Lima Posts: 10,352	Re: Compass Airlines Come on down to Atlanta, the newest Ikea in America opened up about a year ago. __________________ AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2 \| Josh \| The TRoP \| Rmble On \| ALPA \| IVAW \| ACLU \|

November 21st, 2006, 02:42	#24
amorris311 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles soon to be phx Posts: 2,630	Re: Compass Airlines i agree i have had the stuff for awhile and i have had no problems. just dont buy the flimsy stuff.

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