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01-20-2008 | 08:37 AM
#21
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From: Power Point Ranger
[QUOTE=zippy;302726]I am in the 13 Feb class. There are 13 poolies in the class and there were 4 deferrals. So the pool went through 17 spots (assuming those 4 turn down the next class as well, which would remove them from the pool).
Zippy,
13 is a pretty small number. Is that what the next few classes will look like or will they be bumped back up to 20? How much notice did you get for the class?
Thanks for any intel,
Bernie
Zippy,
13 is a pretty small number. Is that what the next few classes will look like or will they be bumped back up to 20? How much notice did you get for the class?
Thanks for any intel,
Bernie
01-20-2008 | 10:17 AM
#22
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From: SWA FO
[quote=Bernie;303973]
Bernie--
I was notified 4 weeks to the day prior to my class. That seems to be what they've done in the past as well.
Nobody really knows what the size of the next few classes will be except for the training dept. My class is supposed to be 16 total (1 retrainee, 2 dudes from the FAA, 13 poolies). If I had to guess, I would think the next few classes would be 16 as well, but that is just my guess. I really don't think anybody really knows for sure and any intel would be speculation. I think the added problem of the 60+ guys coming back just muddies the water further.
When I get to class I will try to get more intel. Best of luck, man.
I am in the 13 Feb class. There are 13 poolies in the class and there were 4 deferrals. So the pool went through 17 spots (assuming those 4 turn down the next class as well, which would remove them from the pool).
Zippy,
13 is a pretty small number. Is that what the next few classes will look like or will they be bumped back up to 20? How much notice did you get for the class?
Thanks for any intel,
Bernie
Zippy,
13 is a pretty small number. Is that what the next few classes will look like or will they be bumped back up to 20? How much notice did you get for the class?
Thanks for any intel,
Bernie
I was notified 4 weeks to the day prior to my class. That seems to be what they've done in the past as well.
Nobody really knows what the size of the next few classes will be except for the training dept. My class is supposed to be 16 total (1 retrainee, 2 dudes from the FAA, 13 poolies). If I had to guess, I would think the next few classes would be 16 as well, but that is just my guess. I really don't think anybody really knows for sure and any intel would be speculation. I think the added problem of the 60+ guys coming back just muddies the water further.
When I get to class I will try to get more intel. Best of luck, man.
01-21-2008 | 09:30 AM
#23
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Zippy,
Does it look like the next few new-hire classses are going to be all going to OAK? Any word as to how long we can expect to be there before we can get a bid back to the East Coast bases? Just curious as to what you guys have been told/hearing. Thanks.
Buttermaker
Does it look like the next few new-hire classses are going to be all going to OAK? Any word as to how long we can expect to be there before we can get a bid back to the East Coast bases? Just curious as to what you guys have been told/hearing. Thanks.
Buttermaker
01-21-2008 | 10:47 AM
#24
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From: SWA FO
Zippy,
Does it look like the next few new-hire classses are going to be all going to OAK? Any word as to how long we can expect to be there before we can get a bid back to the East Coast bases? Just curious as to what you guys have been told/hearing. Thanks.
Buttermaker
Does it look like the next few new-hire classses are going to be all going to OAK? Any word as to how long we can expect to be there before we can get a bid back to the East Coast bases? Just curious as to what you guys have been told/hearing. Thanks.
Buttermaker
My buddy got MDW after 3 months, but that was back in March. I really don't know how long it will take now with the classes slowing down and nothing seems to be set in stone. A year ago it was taking guys 7-8 months to get to HOU and DAL (the two most senior bases).
01-21-2008 | 11:04 AM
#26
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Thanks for the input Zippy,
With things slowing up, it seems that new hires could be based in OAK/LAS for quite some time before being able to get back to the east coast (MCO or BWI). I'm not complaining, just curious as to how long I can expect to commute to OAK/LAS. Any new hires from the Jan 9th class have any intel?
With things slowing up, it seems that new hires could be based in OAK/LAS for quite some time before being able to get back to the east coast (MCO or BWI). I'm not complaining, just curious as to how long I can expect to commute to OAK/LAS. Any new hires from the Jan 9th class have any intel?
01-21-2008 | 02:02 PM
#27
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From: B777 Left
I am hearing inklings of special interviews for the oldsters wanting to come back...I don't think there are any more than 15-20 but they are supposedly talking about putting them in front of poolies. I think this is a big mistake and total BS, but justice is not an ideal embraced here as much as the good ole boy TX BS. ANything can happen this year for you guys...I would keep your options open and stay in the pool/stay flexible as long as you can...good luck
01-21-2008 | 03:51 PM
#28
New Hire
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I was an August new hire and still cant get back east....guys in the class before me are now starting to get MDW as well as one from my class. Slow moving to say the least but as we all know that can change in heartbeat..for better or worse...good luck
01-21-2008 | 06:38 PM
#29
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I wouldn't plan on the East Coast any time soon. I've been flying the line for 10 months. Looks like I am going to get booted from BWI for a second time in three months. PHX seems to be the most junior base for FO's. Second place is a close tie between LAS and OAK.
01-21-2008 | 06:44 PM
#30
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From: B-737 / FO
OAK is most junior followed by LAS and PHX.
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