Predictions for the Purple Poolies
12-19-2007, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by fdx727pilot
Of course, take any info on 757 start dates with a grain of salt, as we no longer have a 757 training department.
Nor do we have a single jet configured yet.
When I mentioned last month that there might be a delay getting them out of the freighter mods I was mocked.
Time will tell.
12-19-2007, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Albief15
Predictions for the poolies? (Best Mr. T/Clubber Lang voice...) PAIN!
Congrats Bro! Victory is sweet!
Now the real work begins. Hang on.....
(welcome to the MEC world)
Whale
PS... I like pain
12-19-2007, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DiamondZ
Im sure the company does not want to hire any more new pilots. We have heard we are WAY over manned.
As for reopening the bid, the guys who thought they were retiring now have an opportunity to be sent overseas for a few years as they finish their career.
As for reopening the bid, the guys who thought they were retiring now have an opportunity to be sent overseas for a few years as they finish their career.
This makes no sense. I am not stepping on you but why would the company reopen the hiring website and call poolies? Besides, the Captain seats were filled it is the F/O seats that are still vacant...
If seniority rules, then why wouldn't they stay in the CONUS???
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12-19-2007, 03:06 PM
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Whale: not to rain on your parade, but if there are no vacancies posting in CONUS then they might take an FDA. The company is playing both ends and covering their bets. Take a poll on interest from the poolies while they offer up the remaining vacancies to the over 60 guys who might have to wait for a bid to move back to a window seat. If they fill the FDA with over 60 (or other fence sitters) then no harm done by "polling" the poolies, but no job offers either. We will see just how badly some of those over 60 guys want to get back to a window seat, taking a bird in the hand and betting it might be a while before the can get one in the bush (a bid with CONUS vacancies).
Of course, they may not need a bid, that has yet to be determined, and there is no telling how long that will take to resolve. Quickest way to a window seat might be grabbing a right seat in an FDA. Plus not all of the over 60 guys could hold Captain (although I'm sure that is a tiny fraction of them) and might be interested in a quick trip back to a right seat.
Who knows what will happen?
Of course, they may not need a bid, that has yet to be determined, and there is no telling how long that will take to resolve. Quickest way to a window seat might be grabbing a right seat in an FDA. Plus not all of the over 60 guys could hold Captain (although I'm sure that is a tiny fraction of them) and might be interested in a quick trip back to a right seat.
Who knows what will happen?
12-19-2007, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Bohica
Whale: not to rain on your parade, but if there are no vacancies posting in CONUS then they might take an FDA. The company is playing both ends and covering their bets. Take a poll on interest from the poolies while they offer up the remaining vacancies to the over 60 guys who might have to wait for a bid to move back to a window seat. If they fill the FDA with over 60 (or other fence sitters) then no harm done by "polling" the poolies, but no job offers either. We will see just how badly some of those over 60 guys want to get back to a window seat, taking a bird in the hand and betting it might be a while before the can get one in the bush (a bid with CONUS vacancies).
Of course, they may not need a bid, that has yet to be determined, and there is no telling how long that will take to resolve. Quickest way to a window seat might be grabbing a right seat in an FDA. Plus not all of the over 60 guys could hold Captain (although I'm sure that is a tiny fraction of them) and might be interested in a quick trip back to a right seat.
Who knows what will happen?
Of course, they may not need a bid, that has yet to be determined, and there is no telling how long that will take to resolve. Quickest way to a window seat might be grabbing a right seat in an FDA. Plus not all of the over 60 guys could hold Captain (although I'm sure that is a tiny fraction of them) and might be interested in a quick trip back to a right seat.
Who knows what will happen?
That is a very interesting concept. Never thought of it that way. One thing for sure is this will all come to play very soon.
Merry Christmas
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12-19-2007, 03:23 PM
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Has there been any talk of a new bid coming out?
I heard from a reliable source that there will be one last bid to see if there are any last-minute FDA takers... after that we will know whether new-hires are required or not.
I would speculate that CDG will fill up while HKG might still have some open seats after the bid...
I heard from a reliable source that there will be one last bid to see if there are any last-minute FDA takers... after that we will know whether new-hires are required or not.
I would speculate that CDG will fill up while HKG might still have some open seats after the bid...
12-19-2007, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Whale Pilot
If seniority rules, then why wouldn't they stay in the CONUS???
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Makes A LOT of sense for the company, to reopen the bid. Doesnt cost much to call around and get an idea of where everyone stands.
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12-19-2007, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by CloudSailor
Has there been any talk of a new bid coming out?
I heard from a reliable source that there will be one last bid to see if there are any last-minute FDA takers... after that we will know whether new-hires are required or not.
I would speculate that CDG will fill up while HKG might still have some open seats after the bid...
I heard from a reliable source that there will be one last bid to see if there are any last-minute FDA takers... after that we will know whether new-hires are required or not.
I would speculate that CDG will fill up while HKG might still have some open seats after the bid...
12-19-2007, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Bohica
Nor do we have a single jet configured yet.
When I mentioned last month that there might be a delay getting them out of the freighter mods I was mocked.
Time will tell.
When I mentioned last month that there might be a delay getting them out of the freighter mods I was mocked.
Time will tell.
I suppose you have some secret intel? Or, just the usual cynicism?
12-19-2007, 04:49 PM
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You realize that Feb is but one month away. The first conversion isn't even done yet, and it is supposed to start test flights in Jan. That is but days away.
I personally don't think it will make it, and I'm not basing it on a reading from Miss Cleo.
Time will certainly tell if I am whistling dixie or if I might have heard and seen a thing or two.
I personally don't think it will make it, and I'm not basing it on a reading from Miss Cleo.
Time will certainly tell if I am whistling dixie or if I might have heard and seen a thing or two.
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