Originally Posted by
Aviatormar
So I guess my question is this: from this latest upgrade to today, how many guys are in line for an upgrade? I know there are some that will bypass, some won't make it etc., but based off the numbers you've hired does that push out the upgrade past the 3 year mark? My reasoning is someone eluded to the fact that 2015 was a massive hiring wave. Therefore after this pilot upgrades does the upgrade time trend up or remain the same, at the 2ish year mark?
Thanks everyone for the help; former RJ captain that is sitting on the streets (long story short, don't leave a good company for a crappy company thinking that bigger airplane that is painted in the same color that matches your paycheck is a step up) thinking that PSA is the way to go because of the SAP. I just don't want to be right seat loner then necessary if I don't choose to be. Also I'm hedging my bets with the flow if needed. Speaking of flow, how does it stack up? How many guys are leaving a month outside of the flow? Also is there any opportunities for FO's to enter into the training department?
Upgrades are going to the middle 500's on the seniority list and there are just over 1200 on the list. The numbers are all twisted up though because there are many, many, many captains already between 550ish and 1200. If we are able to continue filling seats in classes and grow somewhere near the desired end state, I would think that upgrades would remain in the 2-3 year range for some time.
We are losing more per month outside the flow than we are to the flow... I don't know that anyone has the exact figures but it is safe to say we lose 10-15 a month outside of the flow and 5 a month to the flow.
Initial training prior to sim stage is conducted predominately by FOs in DAY... so yes, there are training department opportunities for you quickly.