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Old 08-20-2006 | 05:32 PM
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Continental has vacancies in every aircraft type. Even the 777 has openings left over from the last bid. Most that were filled, were new-hires. New-hires go where they are needed. The 737 is the majority, but you fly all models: 300, 500, 700, 800, & 900. Most of the 737's are 800's. Many new hires go to the 756 (757/767), but they don't fly much when junior (fly = takeoff or land). They are IRO's or third in command on a 757 on flights over 8 hours. Plan on dead heading to Europe on a redeye, and IRO'ing back. IRO's sit in the jumpseat for takeoff and landing, then sit in the pilot's seat who is taking a break. The 767 IRO flying goes senior because there is less deadheading and it is widebody pay. Most of the new hires get Newark, but oddly that is where the best flying is. I was hired into the 737, but switched to the 756 after my first year. I wasn't hired with record low minimums. 11,000 hours (most as a part 121 jet captain) and a Master's degree. Good luck.
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