Originally Posted by
Skywriting
The lastest rumor is the seat lock on several aircraft will be released to help releave the 767ER problem. Guess management or union don't know which are not that happy about new hires flying ER.
Anyone know if new hires are able to hold line on the ER NYC?
IMHO, new hires will not be able to hold a line for some time. Things, however, are very dynamic. Whatever advice you receive today may not be valid six months from now. A new bid came out today for nearly sixty ER f/o's in NY and six E/R f/o's in the ATL. There was also a bid for roughly fifty domestic 76 f/o's in ATL. The lines expand in the summer, so a guy might be able to hold a line in the summers only.
What we tell you today could be null and void tomorrow. There is one other factor to think about. Some pilots went back on active duty and leave of absence. As they return over the years, you will experience a slight 'reversal' in seniority. With the projected new hires, this will be negligible.
Tom