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Freighthumper 05-24-2021 11:09 PM


Originally Posted by wmupilot20 (Post 3239959)
Hello I have a few questions to ask. I know things fluctuate a lot but just a rough estimate.

1. How long does it take for a new hire MEM 777 FO to hold a primary line and a secondary line?
2. Do 777 Relief FO lines go more senior?
3. Since the next system bid is projected to be spring/summer of 2022 would it take up to 1-2 years for you to go to your assignment? If so why? Just curious is all. Blue skies to all of you and safe flying.

1. You will hold secondary and reserve lines right out of training. The junior secondary lines will most likely be all reserve. The most junior 777FO line holder has been on property since roughly January 2018. I’d say it would be at least a couple years to hold a line but that’s only based on past performance.
2. I wouldn’t say they are much more senior. RFO lines seem to be dispersed pretty evenly throughout the lines that people were awarded.
3. I bet the next system bid happens a little sooner than that but who knows. Captain training seems to be happening much earlier due to growth and retirements. It seems like we are at max training capacity and FOs going to different fleets are getting pushed back because we need to train all the new FOs we are hiring.

I’d love to hear from someone that REALLY knows the deal how our massive bids and drawn out training letters save the company money..

123456 05-25-2021 08:46 PM


Originally Posted by ClncClarence (Post 3233700)
In April they were telling interview groups the goal was 60+ per month for the next 18 months.

That's been upped to 72 a month. Happening now. Goal is now 36 in class, twice a month.

Insertnamehere 06-03-2021 05:12 AM

Two west coast questions:
1) OAK is going very junior in the class drops, but is it likely to become more senior once it's established and fully staffed? i.e. if someone is hired in the next few months do they have a chance to get there within a couple years?
2) Is LAX super senior?

Thank you!

UnusualAttitude 06-03-2021 05:43 AM


Originally Posted by Insertnamehere (Post 3244954)
Two west coast questions:
1) OAK is going very junior in the class drops, but is it likely to become more senior once it's established and fully staffed? i.e. if someone is hired in the next few months do they have a chance to get there within a couple years?
2) Is LAX super senior?

Thank you!

1) If hired within the next few months and awarded either the 757 MEM or the 767 MEM or IND (assuming can’t hold OAK) then one would stand a very good chance of being awarded OAK on next bid. No one knows when that will be and nothing is guaranteed.

2) LAX is senior but has become more junior in the right seat over the last few years. LAX is currently only an MD11 base so the future is a little less clear than OAK.

Good luck.

Insertnamehere 06-04-2021 02:31 PM


Originally Posted by UnusualAttitude (Post 3244970)
1) If hired within the next few months and awarded either the 757 MEM or the 767 MEM or IND (assuming can’t hold OAK) then one would stand a very good chance of being awarded OAK on next bid. No one knows when that will be and nothing is guaranteed.

2) LAX is senior but has become more junior in the right seat over the last few years. LAX is currently only an MD11 base so the future is a little less clear than OAK.

Good luck.

Thank you! Good to know. I have an invite and am trying to guess my chances for OAK (if I’m fortunate enough to get hired). Hope OAK takes a little longer to “fill up” so there’s some spots left in a few months.

FlyGuy1986 06-13-2021 01:09 PM

What’s the latest & greatest on CGN 75? How senior is it for FOs to make it out there?

Thrust Hold 06-14-2021 01:19 AM


Originally Posted by FlyGuy1986 (Post 3249583)
What’s the latest & greatest on CGN 75? How senior is it for FOs to make it out there?


Filled up to 90% on System Bid 20-02, so there are a few New Hire slots when they offer them. But even the guys on the current bid award/training letter have not been able to transition over there due to COVID restrictions.

FlyGuy1986 06-14-2021 02:57 AM


Originally Posted by Thrust Hold (Post 3249791)
Filled up to 90% on System Bid 20-02, so there are a few New Hire slots when they offer them. But even the guys on the current bid award/training letter have not been able to transition over there due to COVID restrictions.

Great. Thank you.

cantstopwontstp 06-14-2021 11:30 AM

Not sure if this is the right thread to ask, but recently received a CJO and was told to expect class in August. I am getting married in October and worried about timing class around wedding and honeymoon. Does anyone have experience with this or know who to contact in training department to talk to about this?

USMCFDX 06-14-2021 11:53 AM


Originally Posted by cantstopwontstp (Post 3250033)
Not sure if this is the right thread to ask, but recently received a CJO and was told to expect class in August. I am getting married in October and worried about timing class around wedding and honeymoon. Does anyone have experience with this or know who to contact in training department to talk to about this?

if you started in the 5 August 767 class (BI date would be prior to that) your projected finish date is 20 October. That would include IOE and could be a little longer or shorter based on LCA availability. Sim availability can also change that date. You may be able to work with the IOE scheduler to get a week off after simulators but I would not count on it.


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