Q400 VS E2
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Q400 VS E2
Just got a response from Porter for Q400. Have around 2000 Hrs with SAMRA/SARON. Should I wait for E2.
Or is there a way to go Q the move onto E?
Or is there a way to go Q the move onto E?
Re: Q400 VS E2
I have 2000 ans ATPL and I was offered the Q, i think they are taking e175 guys from jazz and senior Q drivers, I didn’t meet the “matrix” for the e2 so im assuming unless you have jet time you’ll be on the Q
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Whats the time line to First contact till hiring till training and on line?
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I was picked for an interview 3 days after applying, 2 weeks to interview then 10 days to offer then 5 weeks to GS. I don’t have anything outlining the time lines for training yet
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Sounds like right now the E2 is direct entry captains and internal CA/FO transfers. If you don’t mind spending a little time on the Q side then you can bid over. Your seniority number will still slot in accordingly when you transfer over.
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Definitely hold out, best way to get into the company is turn down the first offer.
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Haha. Not going to lie. That's what I ended up doing! I very politely turned them down. Then they increased their pay to a more respectable level and I emailed them and said I would like to reapply and she said "No need. Just tell me when you want to start".
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That's what I meant. Looking at market wait and get the high pay with E2.
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If you transfer over would you still need the jet PIC?CaptDukeNukem wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 6:32 pm Sounds like right now the E2 is direct entry captains and internal CA/FO transfers. If you don’t mind spending a little time on the Q side then you can bid over. Your seniority number will still slot in accordingly when you transfer over.
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5.4.11.1 Experience RequirementBryce55 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:10 amIf you transfer over would you still need the jet PIC?CaptDukeNukem wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 6:32 pm Sounds like right now the E2 is direct entry captains and internal CA/FO transfers. If you don’t mind spending a little time on the Q side then you can bid over. Your seniority number will still slot in accordingly when you transfer over.
The minimum qualifications a Porter Airlines pilot requires to transition from Dash 8-400 Captain to E195- E2 Captain is as follows:
1. 1000 hours PIC on a CAR 705-level aircraft (e.g. Dash 8-400).
Note: A Porter Dash 8-400 Captain who becomes an E195-E2 First Officer may also take credit for this experience requirement when applying for an E195-E2 Captain position. They do not need to meet the Upgrade experience requirements outlined in Section 5.4.10.3, item 2.
Note: If an operational need is demonstrated, the Director, Flight Operations (or delegate) may authorize a Captain transition of a candidate that does not meet this experience requirement.