Originally Posted by
beechbum
The 100 pilots hired was told to my be the HR guy at the interview. He said of those 100, 9 were mgmt. pilots and would not fly the line. I don't think that there have been 100 that started class though, and I know that all that have accepted a class date will not show up. The HR folks said that upgrade time will be two to three months, but do the math. So...if any other info is obtained, I appreciate it.
I was told that all pilots are paid FO pay while in training, even if they will be a Captain. Is that correct? Also, anybody know the deal with the 30 days at home after indoc with 18 hrs pay for the month??? I thought it may have been for systems training, but don't you do the systems training in Montreal while you are there for 45 days?
See ya!
I interviewed exactly 2 weeks ago, so they must've had a lot more sign on since then. I was told the same about the 30 days. They actually advised me to continue flying at my current company during that time to bank more $$$. I found that very strange. Yes, those days are paid at F/O pay. I think the 45 days is unrealistic. When I challenged them on that, they said perhaps it would be more like 30. Either way, it's Montreal - bring lots of singles for the classy establishments on St. Catherine's. Trust me, no one wants the upgrade time to be quick as bad as I do, I am just very skeptical at this point. Probably just letting the rumor mill get to me. I was under the impression that the first 175 delivery was scheduled for this month... no sign of it yet.
On a side note: Let's say you're flying at Compass. NWA starts hiring off the street early next year. Will NWA even consider you if you apply? Or is there some 'secret' arrangement between the two that they will ignore all Compass pilots until their 30 months are up? Something to STRONGLY consider. (I haven't thought of a tactful way to ask a Compass management person this yet)