Originally Posted by
Skyone
Perhaps someone like TP can shed more light on the A380, but I don't think they will be putting any new hires into the 380 right away. And the Delta pilot rumor-no way. I guess I only had 19000 hours so they didn't put me on the fast track. Plus since DAL has never had any buses (except the 310 from Pan Am) they would be better off getting bus experience from somewhere else. But again, from my perspective there won't be any new hires for a couple of years on the 380. But like the shifting sands here, everything can change.
Hello Skyone,
Do you currently work at Emirates? I was there recently for the interview, and according to them the initial cadre for the 380 will be current 340 drivers. This does make sense. Not even the current 777 drivers will be able to bid over until after the first year or inial 10 380's have been filled, I believe. So, you're right, no new hires will be able to fly it, initially.
F-Rock