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06-07-2019 | 11:04 AM
#91
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I was talking about your last paragraph. You said with the 36 A220s and 73 A321s JB would need 850 captains. I'm just saying the A220 deliveries won't require more captains, other than the possibility of red-eye flying and a bit of training float through the transition.
06-07-2019 | 01:05 PM
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No, I said CA vacancies, not CAs. There’s a difference. And there’s a difference in who would bid to fill those 220 CA vacancies vice who would fill 190 CA vacancies, which is the overall thesis to my position that 320 CA will stabilize more junior than it is now with more total CA vacancies that include a higher paying airplane (the 220) than 190 CA.
But yes, I agree the A320 will ultimately go less senior than now (percentage wise) and the A220 will be more senior than the E190.
06-07-2019 | 03:35 PM
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There will be net increase in captain positions associated with the A220 until 2026 when (in theory) the E190 goes away completely. Just the mere fact that there are 3 Fleet types will drive a net increase in the number of captains. Each new base and new fleet type increases inefficiency, and thus a net increase in crews required. A sub-base for the LR will also contribute to a net increase.
06-08-2019 | 04:54 AM
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There will be net increase in captain positions associated with the A220 until 2026 when (in theory) the E190 goes away completely. Just the mere fact that there are 3 Fleet types will drive a net increase in the number of captains. Each new base and new fleet type increases inefficiency, and thus a net increase in crews required. A sub-base for the LR will also contribute to a net increase.
As for a small sub-base for the LR, that is a terrible idea. They better train all of Boston and NYC. What happens when a super special trans-atlantic LR pilot calls in sick? What happens when 2-3 of them call in sick? IROP? When all the usual RSA/VDA superheroes can't help because they aren't qualified?
At a BARE MINIMUM, they better train all of Boston A320.
06-08-2019 | 05:03 AM
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As for a small sub-base for the LR, that is a terrible idea. They better train all of Boston and NYC. What happens when a super special trans-atlantic LR pilot calls in sick? What happens when 2-3 of them call in sick? IROP? When all the usual RSA/VDA superheroes can't help because they aren't qualified?
At a BARE MINIMUM, they better train all of Boston A320.
At a BARE MINIMUM, they better train all of Boston A320.
06-08-2019 | 05:14 AM
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Secondly, that is exactly the opposite strategy JB has chosen for FLL red-line flying. Sounds like someone isn't telling the truth and is trying to save the training costs associated with training all of BOS and/or NYC.
06-08-2019 | 05:47 AM
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The FAA won't sign off on training an entire base to do international flying in a specific region? Wow, somebody better tell the FLL pilots they are violating the FAA protocols! Sarcasm intended, and not at you.
Secondly, that is exactly the opposite strategy JB has chosen for FLL red-line flying. Sounds like someone isn't telling the truth and is trying to save the training costs associated with training all of BOS and/or NYC.
Secondly, that is exactly the opposite strategy JB has chosen for FLL red-line flying. Sounds like someone isn't telling the truth and is trying to save the training costs associated with training all of BOS and/or NYC.
06-08-2019 | 05:52 AM
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That's why I also think it would be smart to at least qualify all of BOS (only because BOS is smaller than NYC and it's a short DH to NYC if an emer crew is needed).
Just my opinion of course.
But the line that "the FAA won't sign off on training an entire base" sounds quite, um, creative.
06-08-2019 | 05:53 AM
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I’m completely ok with having a subset group just for the fact that they will have to hire and upgrade more because of it. It’s almost a new type of plane in a way.
06-08-2019 | 05:58 AM
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Plus I’m assuming this subset group will mostly be senior folk who want to tell their friends and family that they fly over the pond. So it should help the seniority of people who are junior in the other normal domiciles.
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