Originally Posted by
worstpilotever
Didn’t cal new hires get the 757 because the jr trips were to dh to Europe (in coach for half pay) and fly back as the bunky? I would probably go to the guppy if that was my future as well.
lCal's Concessionary Contract '02 went into effect April 1, 2005.
DH pay @ 50% from April 1,2005-April 1, 2006.
DH pay @ 50% from April 1,2006-April 1, 2007.
DH pay resumed @ 100% April 1, 2007.
Lot of 77 FOs went to 756 Captain because pre-FAR 117 lCal did a lot of DH to/IRO back trips (2 or 3 pilots required over, 3 or 4 pilots required back). Pre-117 the max hours were 120/month with no rest required on the back end, and pilots could easily make 150+/month doing DH/IRO back trips.
Originally Posted by
jrydel
Any advice on the best path to UA? I’m currently a regional FO and ground instructor. I will be upgrading soon, and could also potentially become a sim instructor/SCA. I also have lots of friends leaving for ULCCs. Flying and teaching at UA is my ultimate goal, so I’m wondering what path makes me most attractive.
They know you can fly, and ANYONE applying needs to upgrade ASAP since they are very close to 2 year 73 Captains again, and they want to know you've already had those "Oh shi*, I made a bad decision but survived and learned from it." moments already with a RJ, not on an icy night going into La Garbage with a 73.
They want to see that you care about something other than yourself. Show them some volunteer time, be it Young Eagles, or at an animal rescue center. When someone comes in and they tell me once a month they go down and clean cat ****, that tells me they're not just a self-centered pilot but have a bit of humility.