Well said WordDC10.

Just want to add that on the MD-11 they have a heavier schedule right now due to the shortage of pilots here.

Also on the MD they use IRO's on flights over 12 hours and we have a few of them.

The DC10 SO position is used only for new hires that have limited Pilot experience. Don't ask me what the guidelines are for this. My suggestion would be to come interview.

As far as vacancy bids, we have a master bid form we use to determine who goes where as far as equipment and seat. 6 months ago everybody was going to the 10. Now it seems all new hires are going to the 11. The 747 isn't going to any new hires. I believe all seats are manned on the 744. We should be getting our first 744 anyday with one coming this summer also.

Trip trading is done (Not very common but it is possible), dropping days in a middle of a 14 day rotation???.... Don't kid yourself. This isn't scheduled airline service.

As for a copy of bidlines.... This just doesn't sit well with me.

If you really have more questions than that, just come interview for god sakes. It's not going to kill you.