Hiring / training
#1321
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2012
Position: 1900D CA
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In the latest BB video he just stated that the current plan is to have all aircraft back online by spring. That, along with another check airman application window reminder in comply, I’d say that the hiring rumor may still be holding some weight. It’s not much, but hopefully provides a little glimmer of hope for those on cola-0s and ELS.
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#1325
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Joined APC: Jul 2018
Posts: 380
We’re growing by a net of 20 something planes next year because of our deferrals this year. The company is banking on a somewhat return to normal by spring break. They have a huge amount of hiring and training to do. This is coming from the check airmen update from the company.
#1327
I also found it interesting that the January COLA-35 offerings only had a single month option. I was fully expecting one month and three month options. To me, that says that the company is wanting to keep their staffing flexible and not have additional pilots committed to being out until April.
#1328
On Reserve
Joined APC: Dec 2018
Posts: 16
For what it is worth BL told us in ground school during a Q+A that they are considering hiring before bringing back COLA/ELS's. They would rather be overstaffed for a bit and ready for recovery than caught with their pants down. To a follow up question he said if they hire while there are still COLA-0's out there the new hires would begin training with the understanding they too are COLA-0
#1329
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Joined APC: Aug 2017
Posts: 344
For what it is worth BL told us in ground school during a Q+A that they are considering hiring before bringing back COLA/ELS's. They would rather be overstaffed for a bit and ready for recovery than caught with their pants down. To a follow up question he said if they hire while there are still COLA-0's out there the new hires would begin training with the understanding they too are COLA-0
#1330
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Joined APC: Oct 2018
Posts: 168
ELS is "empty line status" same benefits as above but with the ability to pick up open time. Must remain current (They'll send you for landings/recurrent training).
TBH by the time you would get employed and hit the line, these programs would probably be gone. The LOA is only in effect until March 31st.
After that it's real furloughs or something different all together.... or maybe an extension?
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