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10-19-2014 | 08:25 AM
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The training department is running at capacity new hires are getting e periods. There is tdy training going on (subcontracted sims) etc. instructors are being hired and trained. The machine is running on all cylinders for all the potential new hire airplanes.
Heard a rumor of a bigger than expected RFP with 50 787-9s and some number (35ish) of 330neos or 350-9s. It will all be price dependant. Of course I'll believe it when I see it.
Heard a rumor of a bigger than expected RFP with 50 787-9s and some number (35ish) of 330neos or 350-9s. It will all be price dependant. Of course I'll believe it when I see it.
10-19-2014 | 11:47 AM
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Not a rumor, the training department is definitely prepping for a 75 person class. I think the next 3 classes are 40, 50, and 75 respectively. Not sure if they're having such a big class because of the holiday or of that will just be the new normal.
Right now the LIMFAC for new guy training is the simulator. They just added an E-period to the schedules (2220 brief for a 2350-0350 sim), so unless training gets access to more simulators, they're pretty much maxxed out in capability. I was impressed how they keep so many moving parts moving fairly smoothly, that has to be a logistical nightmare.
Right now the LIMFAC for new guy training is the simulator. They just added an E-period to the schedules (2220 brief for a 2350-0350 sim), so unless training gets access to more simulators, they're pretty much maxxed out in capability. I was impressed how they keep so many moving parts moving fairly smoothly, that has to be a logistical nightmare.
I also respect the logistics behind that much hiring and training. They could even fat staff things for a bit in the schoolhouse and even if the pipeline was clogged at least you have people vetted, hired and through indoc with training materials in hand. That's a lot better than trying to perfectly time everything with "just in time" perfection.
A certain amount of bottleneck is a good buffer because even a small amount under what we need due to imperfect timing at any level usually equates to unflyable block hours lost.
10-19-2014 | 01:38 PM
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10-19-2014 | 06:22 PM
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