FF,
Thanks for the info. Will keep fingers crossed as my funds dwindle in unemployement, but am still having a good time. GL, Moondog |
Originally Posted by Roberto
(Post 317502)
The concern about FE displacements to the front seat has often been over stated. There are 61 front seaters remaining on the 747 Classic subject to displacement. There are 35 FE's, but only 11 of these are within the expected upgrade age. The rest will go to the DC8 or retire.
I do not have the seniority list in front of me so I have no idea if the numbers are correct but he said that probably all those guys would go to the left seat and some to the right seat (not sure why they'd want to?). If so, the displacement will be "understated" in my view but I hope you are correct. I know this is all rumors but hey, this IS a rumor board, right? ;) |
Originally Posted by ⌐ AV8OR WANNABE
(Post 317663)
Well, I hope you are correct. What my friend heard from his sim. instructor the other day is that IF there is a system bid (and he thought that's what would happen) then there are close to 140 guys between 60 and 63 (on both the classic and the DC8).
I do not have the seniority list in front of me so I have no idea if the numbers are correct but he said that probably all those guys would go to the left seat and some to the right seat (not sure why they'd want to?). If so, the displacement will be "understated" in my view but I hope you are correct. I know this is all rumors but hey, this IS a rumor board, right? ;) It will be very interesting seeing what UPS offers up, where all the 747 guys go, and how many DC8 FE's take an upgrade to ANC. I don't forsee any lower 48 vacancies, but if there are a few, they will go very senior, both left and right seats. |
Originally Posted by Roberto
(Post 317675)
The only FE's that will be able to displace to the front seat are the 11 in the age range on the 747 Classic. There are over 100 age-eligible FE's in the DC8, but they can only get a front seat by being awarded a vacancy. There will not be enough vacancies for this number to get a Captain award, so that is why they (we) will be going to the right seat also. I don't think there will be enough vacancies to clear out all 100+ to the front seat this year, especially since we are adding to the mix 61 747-Classic front-seaters who will take their front seats through displacement.
It will be very interesting seeing what UPS offers up, where all the 747 guys go, and how many DC8 FE's take an upgrade to ANC. I don't forsee any lower 48 vacancies, but if there are a few, they will go very senior, both left and right seats. |
Originally Posted by SaltyDog
(Post 317680)
I agree with your post, not enough vacancies to clear all the numbers and few to no Capts. added in lower 48. My displacement plan is the right seat in SDF because in a year I will no doubt be on the list. All the front seat 747 classic folks senior to me leave holding Capt SDF in doubt for me as it moves very senior.
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Originally Posted by Roberto
(Post 317707)
From my quick look at the Reference Seniority List after Displacement Bid 07-202, you have over 50 SDF Captains junior to you. If that is correct, you should be able to hold SDF Captain if displaced off the DC8.
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Originally Posted by SaltyDog
(Post 317806)
I hope so, and am not stressing. 3 things: Lack of retirements this year from left seat, the approx 70 crewmembers senior to me in all seats on the classic 74 that would be able to bid Capt. and the anticipated decrease in DC-8 crews that leaves me in the possible scenario. Hopefully, the new aircraft deliveries will help everyone positively and the 10+ senior F/O's on the 74 decide to stay Professional First Officers (PFO's) <g>
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Originally Posted by Tigerpilot1995
(Post 315793)
I would happily plumb to get back to SDF.
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Originally Posted by Lab Rat
(Post 317345)
It's all who you know. ;)
All civilian. |
Originally Posted by ⌐ AV8OR WANNABE
(Post 317663)
[COLOR=black]I do not have the seniority list in front of me so I have no idea if the numbers are correct but he said that probably all those guys would go to the left seat and some to the right seat (not sure why they'd want to?). Cuz they can't live within their means????? Cuz they just can't let go of that 3rd vacation home??? Cuz they just can't sell the 2nd airplane???? Too many ex-wives???? I dunno. :confused: LOL! |
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