What is it about US Airways' acquisition of E190s and A330s that disquaflies it as being considered an airline that's growing? I know the A321s are primarily (perhaps exclusively) replacement aircraft, but the E190s and A330s are not.

 

Heard from a good source that calls went out within the last few days for interviews ....


Anyone got anything to confirm this?

 

No confirmation, but that sounds about right. The last guys in the hiring pool have been getting calls for class dates. Im guessing those calls for interviews could see class dates as soon as February.

 

Interviews for whom? Did they reopen the window for those who have apps on file already?

 

Facts suck johnso29

 

Those who already have apps on file. Window will re-open around June for new people.

 

Yes, people have been called for interviews within the last few days.


As a side note..I stuck the last page over here http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ma...t-jetblue.html

Serious poolee info derailment.

 

Wondering if anyone would have any info on:

If hired in the next month or so, which would be junior, JFK or BOS?

How long would one expect to be on reserve?

Typical reserve schedule?

Commuter friendly?

Thanks!

 

There will be more movement on the E190 than the A320. JFK/BOS are about the same in terms of how many openings they will have. I'd expect E190 reserve to go 3-5 months as long as we keep hiring (big IF).

On reserve we work 18 days per month, so in a 31 day bid period you get 13 off. 12 off in a 30day bid. During the slow months (Sept-Mar) they typicall give you 1-2 extra days off (PRL days), which are paid. You have the ability to swap your reserve days around pretty easily using Flica, and can put in bid preferences for whatever you want.

You can put in preference bids the day prior to a RSV shift for trips that are open. That helps plan your commutes.

Both bases are very commuter friendly, just dont be stupid when planning your commutes.

There should be lots of openings on the E190, so I would shoot for that if you get to pick equip and want to hold a line ASAP.

 

Thanks for that flyby. I've heard that there is a (system wide) vacancy bid in progress. Any idea when that will close? Thanks again.