SLI jobs on 220, 330, 350
09-11-2020, 10:24 AM
#41
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Originally Posted by NoDeskJob
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.
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.
09-11-2020, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bsh932
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?
Last edited by TexanDriver; 09-11-2020 at 12:39 PM.
09-11-2020, 04:13 PM
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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?
09-11-2020, 07:07 PM
#46
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Originally Posted by Razor
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.
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.
the issue with the 350 SLI is you can fly the line and get 85 hours of 350 pay with 19 days off a month, or be in the sim and make 85 hours of 350 pay and work 17 days a month.
Or put it this way- same pay, but work 1/3rd of the month with GS opportunities or work 2/3rds with none, which sounds better?
NB is the way to go. especially 717/220.
09-11-2020, 11:19 PM
#47
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Originally Posted by TexanDriver
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.
09-12-2020, 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TexanDriver
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.
Unless of course I am misunderstanding your intent and you're referring to holding an SLI position while on furlough.
09-12-2020, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Han Solo
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.
Unless of course I am misunderstanding your intent and you're referring to holding an SLI position while on furlough.
09-12-2020, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Han Solo
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?
If you got called to interview it would be 3 separate interviews. Each fleet does their own. Typically the interview is the fleet manager and a couple APDs. I think most fleets use the same format, 10 min of teaching something not related to aviation—on my fleet there was no PowerPoint allowed, only a white board, but some fleets allow PowerPoint. Then some questions from everyone.
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