Originally Posted by
tsween
tinpusher, what are your times? i have a class in Aug and am wondering if they are puttting high time guys in the jets or how they decided who goes to what plane, my class date they said they have all three planes starting so i could get either three, would it be worthwhile to call and request if i really wanted the 200 in msp?
Right now...Im just under 700tt with 55 multi. When I applied I had around 650tt/54 multi, so I am not at all a high time guy. And I don't believe my hours had anything to do with me getting the - 900. It seems they are simply placing butts in seats where they are needed.
I did hear a rumor that they like higher time guys in the Saab because it is less automated than the jet and harder to fly. They say the jet basically does everything for you. Im not claiming any of this to be true, just what I've heard. I don't know if calling to request a certain a/c would be a good idea or not, particularly if your request has you start later than they planned. I would take the first class you can get.