Originally Posted by
Mesabah
Did they not promise the new hires the 900 or was that just a rumor.
No promises. Problem is they have to get people on the property NOW to cover vacations, upgrades, etc. The jets don't start arriving until end of May. New hires in the June and after timeframe will stand a good chance of getting a jet slot, but there will always be Saab openings as well.
SENIORITY is everything in this business. If you are offered a class, take it and don't be picky about equipment. Again, the pay is the same regardless for F/O's. The first new hire will have Seniority number right around 600. Junior Saab captains when we have all of the airplanes by the end of 2008 will be in the 640's. Getting on NOW, means you have a much better chance of seeing upgrade in the next 12-18 months.