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05-18-2017 | 01:19 PM
#311
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I don't get all of these 330B predictions either. There are NO vacancies. The plug is currently 12263 with only 9 pilots at or above 12k on the 330. Entry in the category is possible from an MD or VD of someone senior to 12263. If there are 9 MD/VD into DTW 330, the cutoff is below 12k. If less than 9 take the MD/VD into DTW 330B, it is possible one of the 130 NYC M88 B that are 12k+ could displace into DTW 330 B.
It is also possible someone could AE into a contingent vacancy on the 330B, but those typically go to a senior pilot looking to jump in the middle of the category. This time around I would expect the cutoff for entry into the 330B at 10,500
It is also possible someone could AE into a contingent vacancy on the 330B, but those typically go to a senior pilot looking to jump in the middle of the category. This time around I would expect the cutoff for entry into the 330B at 10,500
05-18-2017 | 01:31 PM
#314
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*My perception may be skewed since I have flown the 330 and have some 777 bids sprinkled around the 350 bid on my card this time around. The bid is not because of a Boeing preference, and I'll really miss the sidestick and meal if the slot machine wheels come up 777 next week.
05-18-2017 | 01:38 PM
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I was posting on the 10,700 range post. Of course the 744B could have a impact. Most know the MD and VDs are not in the Icrew numbers.
05-18-2017 | 01:42 PM
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05-18-2017 | 01:49 PM
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I think you meant "74 pilots WOULD want Boeing". Consider for a moment the 744 is filled by mostly North pilots who have 320 and 330 time on their way to the 744. It is far more common for 777 (mostly South) pilots to be wary of the bus. NYC pilots stayed clear of the A330 initially because of a Boeing preference. Most ER pilots had only Boeing/Douglas time and dreaded flying fifi. I could see how they would expect the 744 pilots to stay on Boeing, but I think they will be surprised how
many embrace the bus.
*My perception may be skewed since I have flown the 330 and have some 777 bids sprinkled around the 350 bid on my card this time around. The bid is not because of a Boeing preference, and I'll really miss the sidestick and meal if the slot machine wheels come up 777 next week.
many embrace the bus.*My perception may be skewed since I have flown the 330 and have some 777 bids sprinkled around the 350 bid on my card this time around. The bid is not because of a Boeing preference, and I'll really miss the sidestick and meal if the slot machine wheels come up 777 next week.
I don't have an opinion on if they're right - I'm too new. I'm just relaying what I heard a few times.
05-18-2017 | 04:32 PM
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I think you meant "74 pilots WOULD want Boeing". Consider for a moment the 744 is filled by mostly North pilots who have 320 and 330 time on their way to the 744. It is far more common for 777 (mostly South) pilots to be wary of the bus. NYC pilots stayed clear of the A330 initially because of a Boeing preference. Most ER pilots had only Boeing/Douglas time and dreaded flying fifi. I could see how they would expect the 744 pilots to stay on Boeing, but I think they will be surprised how many embrace the bus.
*My perception may be skewed since I have flown the 330 and have some 777 bids sprinkled around the 350 bid on my card this time around. The bid is not because of a Boeing preference, and I'll really miss the sidestick and meal if the slot machine wheels come up 777 next week.
*My perception may be skewed since I have flown the 330 and have some 777 bids sprinkled around the 350 bid on my card this time around. The bid is not because of a Boeing preference, and I'll really miss the sidestick and meal if the slot machine wheels come up 777 next week.
