Originally Posted by
Screwed
It can take anywhere from 1 week to 8 months. It just depends on the backlog.
Right now expect 1-3 weeks. If they run classes like they are predicting, expect the backlog to be 6 months by early summer.
With them hiring 70 747 guys in 6 weeks I'd say that you can expect a back log of at least 2 months after training, but probably more. If you aren't currently on the list you'll be behind all of the pilots already on the list and the hiring won't stop this year. Plus there are likely to be upgrades later this Spring that clog it up even more.
Bottom line? Budget for $1600 a month for 4 months and then 2 additional months at $4000. After that you'll probably start breaking guarantee.