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03-12-2022, 11:15 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by cornerpocket
A traditional flow is based on seniority, no? Unless I'm missing something, I would presume that individual would be the next candidate in line eligible to flow.
03-21-2022, 05:42 AM
#13
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Originally Posted by Excargodog
That^^^
Raiding ULCCs first allows them to get people who already have an A320 orB737 type (and hence are minimal training risks at a time their training departments are overwhelmed)
Raiding ULCCs first allows them to get people who already have an A320 orB737 type (and hence are minimal training risks at a time their training departments are overwhelmed)
03-24-2022, 09:24 AM
#14
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Originally Posted by FAR121
So is the reason that they would prefer someone with the type rating that they already know for to fly and operate the aircraft? Other than making training depts lives easier they still have to take the full course so not seeing an advantage compared to hiring RJ pilots. Also if they passed a 121 course before they would kinda know how things go (firehose, cooperate to graduate)
03-30-2022, 05:49 PM
#15
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Originally Posted by FAR121
So is the reason that they would prefer someone with the type rating that they already know for to fly and operate the aircraft? Other than making training depts lives easier they still have to take the full course so not seeing an advantage compared to hiring RJ pilots. Also if they passed a 121 course before they would kinda know how things go (firehose, cooperate to graduate)
03-31-2022, 03:52 AM
#16
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Originally Posted by Excargodog
You don’t seem to get it. UAX feed is an integral part of the UA business model. THEY WANT YOU TO SPEND AS MUCH TIME AT THEIR REGIONALS AS POSSIBLE. Better still, they want to hire away pilots working for their competitors (like NK or F9) to hurt their business models. They would rather hire another legacies REGIONAL pilots than hire their own.
03-31-2022, 12:42 PM
#17
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Originally Posted by cornerpocket
So UA expects full, unwavering loyalty from the pilots of its regional partners while at the same time, limiting the number of UA seats filled by UAX pilots in order to keep UAX regionals stocked? Sounds like the quickest way to a UA pilot seat is from outside the UAX pool.
And seriously, you expect loyalty? Get a dog.
04-02-2022, 01:05 PM
#19
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Originally Posted by flypilot
Any updates on where AirWis is at on their contract with United? They always seem to pull a rabbit out of their hat last minute. I don't remember when their contract expires, but seems to be getting close.
04-02-2022, 01:25 PM
#20
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Originally Posted by aviator199
Contract expires next March, I suspect they’ll announce something within the next few months.
That’s still plenty of time gain more experience and hustle into a better job.
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