Originally Posted by NoDeskJob (Post 3126815)

To clear up some of above.

you can get PS to (SLC or NYC for example) during your fly months. You can book the jumpseat early TO work, but not from work.

Originally Posted by Big E 757 (Post 3126774)

I think they get an extra 2 days...like LCA’s. 7 days early vs. 5 for regular pilots. (I think)

Originally Posted by bsh932 (Post 3125119)

Does anybody know if you have to already be on a plane to be eligible to apply or will they train you on a new aircraft?

Originally Posted by Razor (Post 3126543)

I've been an SLI for awhile now and I commute to it. I like the job but don’t like commuting, however it works for me. I think the most important part of this job is whether or not you enjoy teaching. If you don’t like to instruct then you’re probably not going to enjoy being an SLI and being in the sim even if you live in Atlanta. If you like teaching then you’ll most likely really enjoy it and find it rewarding.

My recommendation is to be an SLI on the most junior fleet. Your pay is based on what you can hold so if someone junior to you is a captain on anything then you’ll get 350 pay even if you teach on the 220. The kicker is when you go fly. On your fly months you bid your seniority just like every line pilot. So if you’re a junior SLI on a senior fleet then your fly months will be on reserve.

Originally Posted by TexanDriver (Post 3126899)

My buddy was hired in the 330 dept (717 guy with prior Airbus IP experience) prior to going on UNA status. As of now the FC told him you have to be current/qual’d on the acft to be considered.

Originally Posted by TexanDriver (Post 3126899)

My buddy was hired in the 330 dept (717 guy with prior Airbus IP experience) prior to going on UNA status. As of now the FC told him you have to be current/qual’d on the acft to be considered.

Originally Posted by Han Solo (Post 3127338)

That sounds fishy, I know a few people who have been hired to be an SLI into a fleet where they had no experience or AE into. Plus if they intend to furlough then a large % of their 220 SLI pool will be on the street, they wouldn't be able to get very many applicants if that's the case.

Unless of course I am misunderstanding your intent and you're referring to holding an SLI position while on furlough.

Originally Posted by Han Solo (Post 3127063)

Thanks for all the replies, that definitely helps in making my decision. I loved instructing in the AF but the thought of having to deal with the current flight restrictions to commute from ATL to SLC or NYC was a pretty big stick in the eye. If I apply for all 3 are they 3 separate hiring boards or just 1 combined interview and they discuss among themselves where I land if hired?