I know international still hasn’t recovered fully from COVID, but how’s life on the 765B in Atlanta? How often are reserves being used?

Thinking about bidding to it on the next AE and I’ll be fairly junior if I do, so how is it from a junior pilot’s perspective?

 

How long is it to hold 765B or A330B in ATL?

 

5 years give or take massive hiring and scope improvements

 

I just looked. In the case of 765 FO less than 5 years. For 330 FO more like 6 plus. The newer seniority numbers on the 330 FO ATL are instructors - not really applicable to the discussion because of many factors.

 

If junior on reserve expect coverage awards on weekends. If on reserve on weekends expect to fly more than those holding weekends off. On the other hand, there is international flying available for junior pilots. With all the non-hub LHR legs there will be lots of 6-day LHR trips during the summer. I would expect shorter international trips to go more senior.

 

Sorry to change topic real quick but how's ATL 320? Is Atlanta feasible for new hires? How long to hold a line?

 

min the new hire drops forum ATL has gone to 320 for new hires.

 

ATL 765B is just below 3 years.

 

It is really important to realize things are changing rapidly. Until very recently (last 2 AE's), ATL 765 B was 10ish years. Then it Went to about 5-6, and most recently to about 2.5 (Oct 19 Hire). All in the span of about 6 months. It is notoriously difficult to predict 'how long til I can hold', and it is made much more volatile with all of the Covid effects on the insustry. I suspect things will settle out in the next year or two back toward - but not all the way back to - the historical norms. I say all that to say, don't tell your spouse "it will only be 3 years!" as that is very, very subject to change. But it could happen...

Having said all that, the 330 has always been a little more senior than the 765. But with a ton of 330 deliveries over the next couple of years, that could very well change too.

The 320 is going to new hires. If you get a 320 in another base, you can change bases on any AE if your seniority can hold it, regardless of 'seat lock'. I would expect to be able to change bases on the very first AE you are here. No guarantees, but that's historically what has been true. Good luck.