Purple Poolies
10-04-2009, 03:38 PM
#31
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: 727 Captain
Posts: 205
The 727 is the surge buffer for any event that might cause the company to react spontaneously. Be that Global economic recovery, massive retirements or faster replacement 757s or 777s. Trends I am looking for will be a rise of BLGs which we might be seeing now but could be obscured by peak traffic, an exit from 4A2B or a return to high BLGs along with Draft and Volunteer on a regular basis.
All the company would need to do is post an excess from the 727 which will maintain manning in a critically growing fleet and then they can regulate the rate at which they park the 727 as needed. With the Age 65 issue coming to a head on 2013 and the forecast to park the 727s by 2015, it seems these issues might merge into one over the next 5 or so years.
As the surge protection wanes, expect hiring. I wouldn't hold my breath for anything too soon however.
All the company would need to do is post an excess from the 727 which will maintain manning in a critically growing fleet and then they can regulate the rate at which they park the 727 as needed. With the Age 65 issue coming to a head on 2013 and the forecast to park the 727s by 2015, it seems these issues might merge into one over the next 5 or so years.
As the surge protection wanes, expect hiring. I wouldn't hold my breath for anything too soon however.
10-05-2009, 04:56 AM
#33
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Joined APC: Sep 2006
Position: In the Purple Haze
Posts: 321
Originally Posted by 2005 Blues
Another indicator I hadn't thought of is the re-opening of the pilot app website. Think that's been closed for years now.
It looks like a new website https://www.pilotcredentials.com/
As a token of my appreciation, I'll buy the beers for the first six months of my employment!
10-05-2009, 06:05 AM
#34
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Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: MD-11 FO
Posts: 2,185
Originally Posted by Whale Pilot
Does anyone know when they re opened it?
It looks like a new website https://www.pilotcredentials.com/
As a token of my appreciation, I'll buy the beers for the first six months of my employment!
It looks like a new website https://www.pilotcredentials.com/
As a token of my appreciation, I'll buy the beers for the first six months of my employment!
10-05-2009, 04:30 PM
#35
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Joined APC: Aug 2006
Position: Triple Capt
Posts: 608
..... and if you're a newhire and you end up on a trip with me and most of my peers your first year, your money will not work for adult beverages Whale.
I think I can speak for the vast majority of the guys at purple who would love nothing more than to see more retirements, more growth, new domiciles, and lots of hiring right now.
It's just not that time........ yet.
I think I can speak for the vast majority of the guys at purple who would love nothing more than to see more retirements, more growth, new domiciles, and lots of hiring right now.
It's just not that time........ yet.
10-05-2009, 06:29 PM
#36
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Joined APC: Sep 2006
Position: MD-11, old man
Posts: 2,198
Originally Posted by Magenta Line
..... and if you're a newhire and you end up on a trip with me and most of my peers your first year, your money will not work for adult beverages Whale.
I think I can speak for the vast majority of the guys at purple who would love nothing more than to see more retirements, more growth, new domiciles, and lots of hiring right now.
It's just not that time........ yet.
I think I can speak for the vast majority of the guys at purple who would love nothing more than to see more retirements, more growth, new domiciles, and lots of hiring right now.
It's just not that time........ yet.
fbh
10-06-2009, 04:03 AM
#38
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Position: In the Purple Haze
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All of you are very nice. It will be a great honor to fly with all of you once we get there. I am sure I speak for all of us in the pool. Thank you for your support and professionalism!
Whale
Whale
10-06-2009, 05:33 AM
#40
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Position: leaning to the left
Posts: 4,184
Originally Posted by Whale Pilot
All of you are very nice. It will be a great honor to fly with all of you once we get there. I am sure I speak for all of us in the pool. Thank you for your support and professionalism!
Whale
Whale
Unless of course, he's flying with me.
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