Originally Posted by
Scoop
Speaking of being overstaffed in WB Jets I have seen numerous company communications referring to WBs going into MOD, thus requiring less Pilots to man the fleet.
I do not recall ever seeing a communication saying something along the lines of ... "As the _____ finishes its MOD we will be increasing (really returning) flying thus requiring an AE to staff the _____ fleet."
Whats the deal? Are the MOD lines like the fabled Hotel California, aircraft can check out....... but they can never leave?
Scoop
Good point. Starting next month there will be 4 A330s (over 10% of the fleet) at a time going through the flat-bed mod and all should be complete by next summer. This winter will be a great time for guys to bid reserve!
I'm really hoping that in conjunction with the hiring this fall we see an AE in December for an increase of A330 flying both for having all aircraft back on line, plus the return of 4 pilot ops on the A330-200.