Originally Posted by
Trip7
The 717 staffing issue is temporary due to OC2/3 building construction and moving of the 717 Sims from Old National to the GO. Republic not being able to complete their schedule also is a contributor.
However once all the 717 simulators at the GO are up and running staffing will return to somewhat short instead of extremely short. Current 717 pilots have a nice window of opportunity to enjoy the current Greenslip with Conflict Party.
Enjoy it while you can, because as 7ER pilots from last summer can attest, it doesn't last forever.
I am on the 737 but I do enjoy seeing 717 guys get their first trip off of IOE as a GSWC.
My Point is we are short - plenty of GS in 737 land too and the summer season is just starting. With our multiple a/c fleet, another one coming, and retirements accelerating I don't really see another sim helping much.
Throw the C series in and the new hire churn will be substantial.
The DCI problem as you mention will also probably get worse.
Scoop