Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
November Crew Resources update is out.
Bid due out in a couple weeks- small narrowbody bid preparing staffing for the 717s and 737s. Minimal widebody slots. DC-9 likely to stay through 2014 now.
They appeared to actively avoid the "hiring" term.
Also, no we are not merging with HA or AS.
Golden opportunity to experience the greatness of the diesel 9:
we will most likely post some openings on the DC9. We are hearing rumors that the DC9 may continue into 2014. These aircraft are already paid for and allow Network additional capacity which increases our revenue. Our training capacity is limited on the DC9 and by 2013 we will have only one simulator which will allow for a training throughput of two crews per month. In order to meet Network’s block hour schedule, we will build up a surplus of DC9 pilots now so that we will have the pilots needed to fly the schedule even if senior DC9 pilots bid off to other equipment types.