Originally Posted by UAL T38 Phlyer

I hold a paper-bid for the 757/767, as I am on mil-leave. I held one 6 years ago, too. In 2007, UAL's 757/767 fleet consisted of 5 different fleets: 767-200 and -300, ETOPS and not, 757 ETOPS and not, and a handful of airplanes with an add-on GPS system.

Looking at APC's list for UCH, it shows 5 types. But, I don't think CAL's airplanes have the same engines as UAL's. And I'm including the -400 here...not sure if regular 767 guys will fly that interchangeably, or not. My questions for the current 757/767 guys in the crowd; both sides of the aisle:

1. How many different types on the UAL and CAL side?

2. Post SLI, do you think they will mix pilots and planes interchangeably? (UAL guys flying former CAL jets, and vice-versa; not from a contract perspective, but training/differences).

3. Are 767-400 drivers a separate category? I know the pay-banding is. I'm kind of assuming it is similar to when UAL had -200 and -400 747s...you flew one, not both. Or do they mix them now on the CAL side?

I bid the 767 before the new contract, when it paid considerably more than the Bus. But if there are 8-10 types (which is kind of what I think), I'm probably going to bid down to the Bus. Pay difference is almost negligible, unless they really do use all 767 guys on the -400. Even then, it wouldn't normally be in my domicile/base.

I don't want to have to be an expert on 10 airplanes when I'm on reserve. Looking forward to your feedback.