American interviews and class dates
#5022
Line Holder
Joined APC: Aug 2016
Position: a320
Posts: 69
Thanks, guys, for the replies. Any EWR departures for the 320? I guess what I'm asking is, where is the best (most convenient) place to be for SC reserve? Does Kew have the busses that DL/JB have to JFK? Kew is an attractive place to stay bc there is free transportation to JFK/LGA for crews and things to do while waiting for the call, but AA may not have those types of things...
#5025
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2016
Position: 6th place
Posts: 1,826
#5026
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2013
Position: E190 FO
Posts: 324
Care to add more details to that comment? AA is getting rid of 80's and 75's but bringing on a bunch of 738's, A321/19's, ABneo's and 350's with 789's. I don't have the exact numbers but I say it is maybe shrinking 2017 but going to grow from 2018 and beyond.
#5027
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2016
Position: 6th place
Posts: 1,826
I don't have the fleet plan in front of me but AA is parking all the 80s and190s, some 320s, some 75s, some 330s, some 76s, and some 73s. I think the fleet bottoms out in 2018-19. However, I have absolutely zero confidence this management team plans to keep a 900 mainline aircraft fleet with 14,500 pilots in the future. My prediction is a steady furlough from the top.
2 out of the last 3 new hires I've flown with have class dates somewhere better. I'm actively trying to follow them out the door. The ONLY thing AA has to offer is the number of retirements. The management team is horrible, the contract is complete garbage(I don't care what slice says about it), and the product is inferior to DL and UA.
#5028
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: Window seat
Posts: 5,213
Someone posted the lastest 757/767 retirements. Total shows 18 for next year. If all S80's would be retired it's another 42. Total of 60. Latest delivery schedule has 68(?) new jets next year. Some A320 retirements. I thorough the net total fleet change at one point was +/- 3 for the year.
Total projected 757/767 retirements for 2018-2020 in the list posted was 16. 2018 has 54(?) new deliveries. That would be offset by any additional A320 retirements and perhaps any early 737 (21 yrs old so still have useful life left) retirments.
Based on fleet dynamics and current orders I'd think that fleet expansion would start up again in 2019.
Total projected 757/767 retirements for 2018-2020 in the list posted was 16. 2018 has 54(?) new deliveries. That would be offset by any additional A320 retirements and perhaps any early 737 (21 yrs old so still have useful life left) retirments.
Based on fleet dynamics and current orders I'd think that fleet expansion would start up again in 2019.
#5029
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2013
Position: E190 FO
Posts: 324
I
2 out of the last 3 new hires I've flown with have class dates somewhere better. I'm actively trying to follow them out the door. The ONLY thing AA has to offer is the number of retirements. The management team is horrible, the contract is complete garbage(I don't care what slice says about it), and the product is inferior to DL and UA.
2 out of the last 3 new hires I've flown with have class dates somewhere better. I'm actively trying to follow them out the door. The ONLY thing AA has to offer is the number of retirements. The management team is horrible, the contract is complete garbage(I don't care what slice says about it), and the product is inferior to DL and UA.
My really good friend was hired in 2008 at Delta and it wasn't a great contract, both my parents have flown for Delta since before 1996 and 1985, I have first hand knowledge they weren't ALWAYS the best. Everyone wanted SWA between 2003-2010 and look at it now. Who knows what it will be 2020-30 or 2030-40.
Best of luck though in your career. I think all 4 Major Airlines are a great deal and will be good over a career👍
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post