Originally Posted by
EWRflyr
As was explained on a prior thread, FOs can currently bid to the left seat as long as they have 500 hours on ANY aircraft type at United. Under the TA, they must have 350 hours in type PLUS another 100 hours of supervised OE. Completely agree that we, and other airlines, are in a whole new world regarding quick upgrades. However, one of these scenarios is much better and safer than the other (HINT: it's the one in the TA.)
This is so misleading. 350 hours is nothing for someone the 8-ball with 2200-2500 total time who doesn’t feel ready enough to bid for it.