problem is the deferrals returning and do there 12 month requirement for pay . trickle hiring at first but nothing major until august 2014 is my guess. AA says alot but does very little.

 

100% agree. I guess that's what makes this such a bitter pill. It's not the evil AA that's sticking it to the pilots with this equity payout, it's "our" union's mismanagement. My guess is it will end up in a bureaucratic/legal luffberry for a long time, and the end result will be much less money (cash and/or stock) than everyone is now thinking, and will cause even more angst (if that's possible) amongst the pilots, especially senior vs junior.

Regarding the thread topic, I think AA has its hands so full sorting out recalls and the impending merger that apps and eventual off-the-street hires are waaaay down on their to do list. Go ahead and apply when the time comes, but just be aware of the disorganized and disgruntled group you're joining, because it's likely to be that way for a long time.

And remember, big pilot shortage is just around the corner...

 

Just heard the Aug. 21 class has been cancelled. Probably street hires in Oct.

 

what reason?

 

I'm assuming same reason for the July cxl. Too many undefers. Plus I've heard some haven't flown in 10 years need extra training.

 

You have to be on un-defer status before Aug 1 to play at all. Since AA filled the first Aug class and cancelled the second, it left many high and dry now because there are no more chances for a class being scheduled prior to Aug 1 as per AA scheduling policy.

Game over, many get bubkis... unless APA conceeds that leaving final eligibility criteria to be determined by management whims is not a very smart thing to do afterall

Not holding my breath.

 

Too many undefers would have made the second class more of a necessity. Don't know about how long 10yr ground pounders need in the sim, but that does not seem that probable either.

Fact is, there was no reason given. As usual. Love this profession.

 

This from APA Tuesday.

JULY 10 RECALL CLASS: The latest recall class scheduled for tomorrow totals 30 pilots, with five of the 30 going on military leave of absence. The next recall classes are scheduled for August 7 and September 11.