The "backed" up part is just an excuse to keep CA flows at the Regionals for a little longer during the summer rush. Yes, training wait times have increased a bit but they are no where near the length they were last year. However, to be fair they did not start increasing class sizes to above 45 until after the June announcement.

For what’s it’s worth, I think we are a little backed up because the delay for everyone in the May 17th class between indoc ending and aircraft training is 6+ weeks.

Last year it was 8 to 10 weeks in Spring and increased from there as the year went on. Yes, they are increasing again but the sole reason they stopped classes for a whole month, and not just part of it or in-between two months is because if there is a single class within a month then the company must take flows. The CA shortage is killing AA's regional feed (same with everybody else).

6ish weeks is completely normal. You get time off after Indoc, and then time to finish the CBT's (which you are paid for on top of guarantee), and time to study for aircraft training.

Could someone in the 05/24 class message me please?

5/31 Drop
 

Lga 737 i - 2
mia 737 i - 8
bos 737 d - 2
lga 737 d - 6
mia 320 i - 20
phl 320 i - 5
lga 320 d - 16

Miami leading the pack, ahead of New York. Amazing!

What is the likely hood of getting the Airbus if you are one of the younger guys in the class? Are most folks getting what they want. I’d be looking at PHX eventually so I’d want to avoid the 737.

Upper 20’s is kind of the limit depending on how many non-LGA slots there are. The more non-LGA the more junior the bus (in LGA) will go. If you’re in your mid 20’s you’re probably going to be stuck on the 737 for 18 months or so. Basically you want to see a ton of Miami slots in your class drop. That or get lucky and end up in a class with the largest number of pilots living in or around ORD and BOS as possible.

It’s completely dependent on your class and drop. I was in a class of 45, with only 18 AB slots I believe. I’m 30 and there were only 737 slots left when the bid got to me. I finally got awarded PHX 320 but I’m withheld and I’ll be commuting until the middle of next year. Withholds can be up to a max of 12 months and you should expect to be withheld the max time right now.

Let me get the crystal ball out….Not sure, depends.

If your younger then around 32 it’ll be hard to get the Airbus.

Yea I am 29. Already got the 737 type from SWA. Being stuck on the 737 again for 2 years is not ideal lol.

Can you explain the withheld in more detail? So your seat locked for 2 years right?

On the other hand my class in April had 48 and only 8 737 spots.

fair to middlin

Which aircraft has the faster movement? Also why is the Bus more desirable? I know the 737 is a dinosaur but really is it that bad?

To piggy back on his questions, I've heard 737 has better trips. I'm specifically looking to be based in DFW. What is better about 737 trips vs AB (if anything)?

You may be surprised. I was around your age and snatched one of the last Airbus bids.

You are seat locked for six months as a new hire, but they can withhold you to make it a year. This means that if they are conducting new hire training and upgrades to the point that they can't accommodate you (likely), you will be awarded what you bid but will have to wait until the year is up for it to actually go into effect. It's basically a year seat lock, effectively.

i do like on the AIP even though it’s DOS+3 years basically, max withhold will be 9 months.

Got it thanks. That’s not too bad.

Step foot in the Airbus cockpit, then step foot in the guppy. Then report back your findings.

It’s actually 18 months if you don’t get your preferred aircraft in indoc. I couldn’t get the AB until my 6 month seat lock was up, and then from the award date it’s another 12 months. Unless you get lucky and they only withhold you for the minimum amount of time (6 months), which we’re not seeing on the NB side right now.

I can't imagine how painful it must be to be under 30 and at your 2nd career destination. The horror of flying the gasp 737 gasp for 2 whole years. My condolences. I will say a prayer for you tonight you poor soul.

Lol ;) so glad to have blessed you with my presence Jules Winfield

never said it was impossible, but not very likely.

So if I want DFW no matter what, what are my best options and expectations? I’m 35 so hopefully younger class group

Don’t expect to be one of the older guys. I’m 41 and 23 guys are older than me in class.
Also don’t expect DFW right away, but according to everyone it should be doable within 6-8 months.

Welcome all - happy to have you. :)

I already have in my mindset I’m going to be the 8 ball 🤣

awesome thanks for the heads up!

Any educated guess on when the next vacancy bid will be?. I know there’s one left contractually, and I’m guessing even a 4th one if the new contract got ratified by August?

First week of June is what people are saying.

Can’t come soon enough :D

I checked my calendar. That is now.

Annnd just dropped today

Any pointers where to find that? AA Pilots?

Could someone post, please?

Thanks

I may have missed it what was in the 31st class drop?