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Fetzervalve
Can someone add to this? Does this mean internally EY has opened 600 slots for Capt & FO positions for pilots to bid on?
Negative.. there are about 150 total on each 787 and 380, captain and FO combined.
If you are an A320 FO, what is the likelihood you can bid onto the 787 fleet? Or will you be funneled into the A330->A350->A380 path?
Crossing between fleets typically is a very senior move. Historically it was airbus to boeing in an effort to avoid the narrow body fleet. However, with three year seat locks on the new fleets, it may be a less attractive option to more senior FO's who are close to upgrade.
How soon are the A380 & 787s arriving?
late 2014