737 vs 320 for New Hire
05-14-2019, 04:24 PM
#241
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Originally Posted by PRS Guitars
New hire seat lock is 6 months plus can be withheld for another year.
Pro’s
Pretty quick to get a line, the CA’s are good to fly with (most bases are like that, but pretty laid back), pretty big bid status, so lots of options, commutable trips, gain time commuting in from MT or CT. Yes lots of variety in the trips.
Con’s
A lot of trips start with red eyes (can be a pro depending on your point of view). Most trips that start with a red eye, end late. Very expensive place to live if you choose to move there. Expensive hotels for commuters. You pay $1159 a year in CA disability which the company will offset if you go on LTD.
On balance I’m very happy to be based there. For me, best combo of easy commute and great seniority compared to every other base.
Pro’s
Pretty quick to get a line, the CA’s are good to fly with (most bases are like that, but pretty laid back), pretty big bid status, so lots of options, commutable trips, gain time commuting in from MT or CT. Yes lots of variety in the trips.
Con’s
A lot of trips start with red eyes (can be a pro depending on your point of view). Most trips that start with a red eye, end late. Very expensive place to live if you choose to move there. Expensive hotels for commuters. You pay $1159 a year in CA disability which the company will offset if you go on LTD.
On balance I’m very happy to be based there. For me, best combo of easy commute and great seniority compared to every other base.
I know I’ve read about it but forgot the answer.... you still have to pay into disability even if your a commuter and not a CA resident righ?
05-14-2019, 05:32 PM
#242
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Originally Posted by Kebert Xela
I know I’ve read about it but forgot the answer.... you still have to pay into disability even if your a commuter and not a CA resident righ?
05-16-2019, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Cheddar
Anyway, most 757/DFW flying now are hub turns that can easily (and more cheaply) be done by 321’s. The only true 757(I) flying is LIM and then KEF this summer. ANC is going to the 788 (or so the rumor goes). Maybe the 75/76 get CUN back due to 787 utilization this summer but who knows.
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05-16-2019, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by The Kaiser
Any verification of this rumor yet? This could affect my 737/320 decision.
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05-16-2019, 08:34 PM
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Yes, ANC is now on 787 seasonally.....and many of the pilots on the 787 are very happy about it.
As the 767/757 fleet goes offline and more 787’s come online, don’t be surprised to see the 787-8, especially, taking over the route the 767/757 flew domestically.
If anyone recalls, Boeing had a brochure right as the 787 was coming out, before the first ANA delivery. In it, they advertised the -8 as a 757 replacement, the -9 as 767 replacement, and the -10 as a “possible” 777-200 replacement. Now that AA is getting so many, except the -10, don’t be surprised to see them do exactly what the brochure advertised. As a far as replacing the 777, I think Boeing was focusing on passenger loads and not cargo. The 787 cannot replicate the 777 when cargo is involved.
As the 767/757 fleet goes offline and more 787’s come online, don’t be surprised to see the 787-8, especially, taking over the route the 767/757 flew domestically.
If anyone recalls, Boeing had a brochure right as the 787 was coming out, before the first ANA delivery. In it, they advertised the -8 as a 757 replacement, the -9 as 767 replacement, and the -10 as a “possible” 777-200 replacement. Now that AA is getting so many, except the -10, don’t be surprised to see them do exactly what the brochure advertised. As a far as replacing the 777, I think Boeing was focusing on passenger loads and not cargo. The 787 cannot replicate the 777 when cargo is involved.
05-16-2019, 08:42 PM
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A little more back on topic. What are the current A320 pilots using for an IPad cover / screen protector? I know an otter box won't fit in the holder in the plane, but I would like to get something to protect it if I can.
05-17-2019, 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by wiz5422
A little more back on topic. What are the current A320 pilots using for an IPad cover / screen protector? I know an otter box won't fit in the holder in the plane, but I would like to get something to protect it if I can.
05-17-2019, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Pilot X
Use nothing since they didn’t buy those things for me. If it breaks they give me a new iPad
Actually, with my personal phone I went the same way about two years ago. No cases, no screen protectors, nothing. And unlike my previous models that I would constantly crack the screen on, and had “protection” on them, it’s been over 2 years and nada.
Knock on wood.
05-17-2019, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by wiz5422
A little more back on topic. What are the current A320 pilots using for an IPad cover / screen protector? I know an otter box won't fit in the holder in the plane, but I would like to get something to protect it if I can.
https://www.amazon.com/9-7-AVIDET-Sh...s%2C151&sr=8-5
I like them because they are "sticky" and make griping the iPad easier and you can put a piece of paper with your password/login and contact info between it and the iPad for when you leave it. Makes getting it back a lot easier.
I don't use a screen protector. No real reason to do so - the glass is pretty scratch resistant and if you break it you get a new one.
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