Originally Posted by
AR1978
So from reading on here the preferences are based off of the last four of your SSN. Just to confirm, if you already have an A320 rating from a ULCC and then do not get assigned the A320 in your drop there is nothing you can do and will just have to learn to fly the 737 or whatever assigned?
Also just wondering of the 50ish people in class what percentage usually get the aircraft they want (not necessarily the base).
I had a mentee a few years ago who came from Spirit and got the 320 in his drop. He still went through the full course. He said he was a little surprised at some of the differences in procedures. One example was at Spirit they had to verbalize every single FMA change. Small differences, but still… Getting the ‘new’ procedures into your brain was a lot more worthwhile in the full course than he thought.
And if you get something else, you will
absolutely need the full course. No question about it. There is more than just flows and V1 cuts when coming to a new airplane at a new airline Or air line.
P.S. I echo what Buck said. You may not have meant your post come come across as entitled, but it kinda did. So be aware of that if you go to any other airline. Humility goes a long way.
