For what it's worth, I have a lot of positive experiences here. I tend to do about 50% passenger and 50% cargo. I like the diversity in work assignments. I like the people I work with. I like the people I talk to on the phone. I like the flying. I like the layovers. I tend to avoid breakfasts and crew bars, and I go on field trips to odd-ball locations with a few similar weirdos. It's actually really cool.
Right as rain for myself as well. Couldn’t have typed it better. I do 90% cargo and maybe 10% pax. Granted, my pax runs are the AMC type so they are exceptional runs kicking it with the mil folks as a retiree. They cause no problems, sleep mostly or watch movies and they could resuscitate themselves if need be. Never really bored and like Elevation - I choose trips like Australia, Vietnam Nam, Guam, Hawaii ,etc whenever the rest of the world gets Ground Hog Dayish. Normally it doesn’t get that way cuz they’ll change it up for you. I know it’s nice to sleep in my bed, but a couple of weeks at home and I’m anxious to go see something different. I don’t miss my breakfasts, fly for my favorite world food, but crew bars are a waste of time for me. As I always say - “I don’t drink, but when I do - it’s for free!” So basically Emirates flights, etc.
ItnStln
04-24-2020 11:38 AM
Originally Posted by CRJJ
(Post 3039148)
Plus the seat lock, stopping you from moving and making more.=12pt
How long is the seat lock?
AboveMins
04-24-2020 12:19 PM
Originally Posted by ItnStln
(Post 3040292)
How long is the seat lock?
Seat lock is 2 years, but from what I understand, it won't stop you from upgrading into the left seat of another fleet.
RyeMex
04-24-2020 12:22 PM
Originally Posted by AboveMins
(Post 3040360)
Seat lock is 2 years, but from what I understand, it won't stop you from upgrading into the left seat of another fleet.
Actually, the seat lock is 3 years. But correct, a 777 FO could upgrade on the 737 before then if their seniority could hold it. However, keep in mind that the Atlas and Southern seniority lists will be integrated next month, which means that any new hire today will have 1,000 FOs in front of them for any upgrades.
Birdsmash
04-24-2020 01:08 PM
Originally Posted by RyeMex
(Post 3040364)
Actually, the seat lock is 3 years. But correct, a 777 FO could upgrade on the 737 before then if their seniority could hold it. However, keep in mind that the Atlas and Southern seniority lists will be integrated next month, which means that any new hire today will have 1,000 FOs in front of them for any upgrades.
Next month? Hahahaha
A CBA 9 months after? Hahahaha
However, once there is a single seniority list the upgrade time on both the 737 & 777 will surely increase.
CRJJ
04-24-2020 01:34 PM
Out of curiosity, is the seat-lock a Southern thing or is it Atlas, who implemented the lock?.
WhipWhitaker
04-24-2020 01:35 PM
Originally Posted by CRJJ
(Post 3040424)
Out of curiosity, is the seat-lock a Southern thing or is it Atlas, who implemented the lock?.
Same for both. It’s contractual.
CRJJ
04-24-2020 02:12 PM
Originally Posted by WhipWhitaker
(Post 3040425)
Same for both. It’s contractual.
Thanks for the info on both questions.
AboveMins
04-24-2020 03:02 PM
Originally Posted by RyeMex
(Post 3040364)
Actually, the seat lock is 3 years. But correct, a 777 FO could upgrade on the 737 before then if their seniority could hold it. However, keep in mind that the Atlas and Southern seniority lists will be integrated next month, which means that any new hire today will have 1,000 FOs in front of them for any upgrades.
Oops... I fat fingered it. That's what I get for typing on my phone and not proofreading. Thanks man.
SpeedChecks360
04-24-2020 07:08 PM
Got the news that I have a class date later this summer. I’m excited to be on board! 767. Thx for the insight Remi ;)
