Originally Posted by
Lobaeux
So let me get this straight: you could be hired into a 737 at Delta a year and five months ago, then upgrade to CA in a MD-88?
First off, that's very quick.
Second, if this came out in the press, do you think there will be some sort of backlash by the public in regards to safety? I do not think I would want to fly with a CA in that position, nor would I want to be a CA in that position. If my wife was a FA at Delta, I do not think I'd be comfortable with that either.
But, all that being said, I'm sure there's some sort of restriction on when you can upgrade.
Lobaeux- I know your semi-new to the 121 world, and by all accounts are a good dude not purposely looking to pick a fight. However in 121 as long as you meet the minimums, and seniority to upgrade, that's how it works. At Delta I believe it is 1,000 hour of 121 before you can upgrade. So folks like myself (+4000 121) can hold CA at DL as soon as criteria #2 is met- seniority. Some of the Mil guys will get past over by virtue of the 1,000 hours requirement of 121. Just the nature of the experience required.