Originally Posted by
Dynamiterabbit
Ha! I get your point, and I’m not complaining. I totally understand these are unprecedented times, and I’m grateful there may be a chance to enter as a captain.
So really my main question is the second one—what it would mean for everyone. Right now I’ve seen a few comments that “oh no, there may be fewer captain slots because of the Boeing delays.” But by extension, isn’t that really implying less growth, less seniority progression, etc, for everyone? Smaller classes?
I guess I’m wondering if someone at UAL that’s smart on airplane orders etc can cut through the noise and pontificate on if the Boeing news is a “big deal” in the short term and if it will have immediate impact on the company and the training schedule.
The MAX 8 and 9's being delivered now are truely MAX 10 orders that have been converted due to the MAX 10 certification delays. The forcasted deliveries are still eye watering for the MAX for several years to come. 2024 was orginally estimated to have 100 MAX deliveries with 201 reamianing after 2024. At the same time the plan indacates 26 A321neo's in 2024 as well. And dont forget about the start of 150 787's ordered with seven being scheduled for delivery in the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2024 (delayed deliveries by Boeing).
Boeing hasnt been able to keep up with thier planned delivery schedule to United for the MAX or the 787. The reality is that they are still turning up at an amazing pace. I can't imagine that new hires receiving CA awards will end anytime soon.