Originally Posted by
744driver
Loop,
My opinion is that the open slots for the 747 will go (initially at least) to 767 FOs that have completed their bidding freeze and have now been waiting for 747 slots to open up since about late September. We have NOT hired ANY 747 FOs since then...so, the current 767 FOs will take the first 20-30 747 slots that become available. After that number, the company has the option to release others from their bidding freeze but have not done so in the past, so we shall see.
But for now, it might be best to expect a 767 class if you are in the pool now.
My theory has been that they slightly over hired on the 747 so that they would be able to delay the 767 guys bidding over. It also helps them control the flow from the 767 to the 747. Just an opinion... I feel pretty sorry for the 767 guys. Since September the 747 FOs have shrunk every month.