Originally Posted by
XtremeF150
Nope. Everyone hitting property now will be an F.O. for appx 6 months or more......I feel like I just said that
. Anyway guys The upgrades here will be really hard to predict since some high timers will likely run quick while others might stay for the QOL of the base and seniority. Just some thoughts.
36 a/c = 360 pilots = 180 ca, 180 fo
Compass will have 9 a/c by DEC07. Thats 45 ca and 45 fo. Right now, as I understand it, the seniority list is around 90 and the 90th guy won't get be line qualified until NOV07.
So yes, guys will have to sit as FO for awhile, but since Compass will be receiving 2 a/c per month til DEC 08...then upgrades will happen pretty quick.
I know all 90 guys on property will be paid as CA's once on the line no matter which seat they sit. So, a new guy who is 100 on the list will have to wait until aircraft #20 before upgrade. And a/c #20 hits probably around May. SO, a guy getting hired today needs to expect FO pay until May.
If you are a Captain elsewhere - this is not a lateral move anymore. You would have to want the QOL factors which I understand has been a primary component in Compass's hiring matrix.
Lastly, I'm still a believer NW has something huge planned for Compass - more than 36 a/c. We will see.