Interesting. So, there were no FOs flying the 767 or DC10 with more than 2 years of service (out of seat lock) who wanted to strap on the 777? Really? Are people upgrading that quickly at Omni? Not bad if that's the case... Is there a pay difference between the DC10 and the 777 for the FO seat?

Also, do you guys fly worldwide (i.e., Europe, ME and Asia) or primarily Euro charters for the Govt? Every time I see you guys in ATL you are flying MAC charters to Ireland or Germany... Is it typically a flight from the US, stopping in Europe and then onward to the ME? Do you guys do much adhoc charter flying to other continents like Africa (non-standard routes)?

 

dc10pilot: Have you heard any good intel on future class dates for us poolies? It's coming up on 3 months since my interview/hire.

 

I was just in Denver last week and did another PC to reset my CKS and landings. I was in the Nov 2010 class for the Boeing and have yet to do IOE. A couple guys from my class started this week out in Hawaii. I don't think it will be much longer for my wait (hopefully). I know the bottleneck of training the new hires in the last several months has become a big issue. They are trying to resolve that quickly. They pulled a few guys from the sim to put out online to speed things up. I did also hear that they want another 4 777's in the next year as well as a few more 767's. I think think once the jam on the training gets cleared up things will move again. I think they are going to interview again soon. I think if you are in the 757/767 they are holding off on classes until it gets cleared up. I have been sitting at home 3.5 months collecting a paycheck. I would think they wouldn't want to be doing that for too long.

 

That's some great information and i'm sure all of us poolies appreciate it!

 

I just ran into a 757/767 FO who'd been waiting 5 months. I didn't mind my time off at home, but after about 6 weeks I started getting antsy. Hope you get called out soon.

 

The current wait from entering the pool to starting is just shy of 6 months, however, that number should be decreasing after the August and September classes run from what I can tell. They opted to delay start dates and run smaller classes to help prevent people from showing up to IOE unprepared because they have been sitting too long since the Sim. Like others have said, it is about to start moving again. I believe everyone in the pool should be getting some type of contact soon as to your status. If you have been swimming for a while and have not heard anything try not to let the "what-ifs" drive you crazy. Omni needs you in the air, not in the pool.

To all of those that are looking at applying, I believe that interviews may start again in the coming months. Good luck. There is a good bit of advise on this thread about how things work at The Big O.

 

Thanks night,

Yeah, I am getting real anxious to just get out and get it done. I love my time at home, but it is driving me a little crazy. I have just kept in the books for the most part which made my PC a breeze last week to reset everything. I keep hoping for my schedule to have something on it soon.

 

So there are classes scheduled up until sept already? Where did you hear this info?

 

QXbuzzard, from reading your other post, I'm guessing you didn't upgrade at QX? I am going on 7 years and have had the opportunity, just curious what your times were to see if I have a chance at Omni. I applied but that was after the March round of interviews.

I hope to hear something when they start interviewing again.

I was going to PM you, but it won't let me yet.

Thanks

 

i believe no classes have been set past June --