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09-27-2019, 08:46 AM

#2061

No Land 3

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Originally Posted by MoarAlpha

So apparently they cancelled all non-777 typed applicants interviews until early 2020.

I had one buddy affected. Anyone else get that notice?

My friend is feeling defeated about it as well. Strong emphasis for applicants already typed so they can do a short course. Ultimately I think we need to get our own 777 simulator.

09-27-2019, 10:09 AM

#2062

zerozero

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Don't worry! Atlas/Southern will keep pumping out the 777 type ratings to get sucked up by Kalitta.

Just like Atlas did with 767 types for UPS.

Great business model we have here! Check the box and go.

09-27-2019, 10:26 AM

#2063

teddybear

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Yup, my interview for October 9th was cancelled.. hit me at a rough time this morning, I’m pretty bummed.. I had already drafted my 2 weeks notice.. oh well, still hopeful for a possibility to interview in the new year..

09-27-2019, 10:28 AM

#2064

lionflyer

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I imagine they’re still going to need Whale and light twin drivers.

09-27-2019, 11:03 AM

#2065

Riverside

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lionflyer

I imagine they’re still going to need Whale and light twin drivers.

Highly doubt it.

09-27-2019, 11:45 AM

#2066

Locke

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Originally Posted by lionflyer

I imagine they’re still going to need Whale and light twin drivers.

I’m with Riverside on that one. We are grossly over staffed on the whale at the moment, and don’t know about the light twin. The emphasis is on the triple, and it’s easy to take whale drivers and throw them in the short course to move over.

We need some new airframes to handle the overhiring since attrition isn’t very fast, but there’s plans of retiring some of the BCFs so it may turn into a zero gain.

09-27-2019, 12:11 PM

#2067

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Originally Posted by Locke

If it is true that we just hired 13 Southern 777 FO's, and there are plenty more that want to make the switch, those 60 empty FO slots will get filled quickly. (Available sim time?)
We are losing people to the usual places, and retirements... They certainly aren't slowing down the hiring of mechanics!
I am not as pessimistic about the 74/76 fleets.

Last edited by No Land 3; 09-27-2019 at 12:36 PM.

09-27-2019, 12:39 PM

#2068

MoarAlpha

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They are running a 747 class in October. Hopefully they keep trickling in in the 747 at a minimum.

Hiring short-course 777 guys is smart. As much as it sucks it certainly get people on the line quicker!

09-27-2019, 12:40 PM

#2069

sky jet

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Position: 777 CA

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They are having trouble finding SIM time. The last 777 awarded pilots don't yet know where or when they will train. We got an email today that they are still awaiting SIM availability.

09-27-2019, 01:00 PM

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Riverside

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Originally Posted by sky jet

They are having trouble finding SIM time. The last 777 awarded pilots don't yet know where or when they will train. We got an email today that they are still awaiting SIM availability.

No sim time availability. Let me put on my shock face. Going to need to pony up and buy 2 sim bays.