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11-26-2019, 02:47 AM
#2493
Polyester Pilot
Joined APC: Mar 2011
Position: 777 CA
Posts: 510
Originally Posted by goinaround
Yeah I’m just wondering how many captain vacancies will open up when they move....
11-26-2019, 07:53 AM
#2494
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2014
Posts: 40
Originally Posted by sky jet
Most likely none. The bid should have accounted for this. By the time the last awarded pilot trains the 270 days will be up and they will have the number of captains needed. Remember that we only need 1 captain for every 2-3 FO's so the 60 FO's awarded equals the 20 captains. Factoring in the captains already on the aircraft I wouldn't hold your breath for a bid soon.
11-26-2019, 09:48 AM
#2495
Polyester Pilot
Joined APC: Mar 2011
Position: 777 CA
Posts: 510
Originally Posted by robi523
Of those 20, how many are management/training?
11-26-2019, 02:01 PM
#2496
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2014
Posts: 40
Originally Posted by sky jet
Of the most recent bid? Zero. Of the original bid? 4 with a few check airman also. IMO there will not be a significant bid allowing for upgrades, with the possible exception of the 767, in the near term. But I can certainly be wrong.
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11-26-2019, 02:33 PM
#2497
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2010
Posts: 291
Originally Posted by Ave8tor218
Was just announced that the 26 seat locked FOs who bid for the the 777 are getting moved to help cover the remaining 34 spots they are looking to fill. Will be interesting to see how many of those come off the 747 vs 767
11-26-2019, 02:55 PM
#2498
Polyester Pilot
Joined APC: Mar 2011
Position: 777 CA
Posts: 510
Originally Posted by robi523
Of the 20 in the last bid, how many made it through training? That's another question...
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