Captain base seniority
12-23-2018, 08:58 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by greendotplus10
Great to see this. This is the second highest CA vacancy number I've seen since I've been keeping track. This one also isn't predominantly LGA/EWR. 4 openings in every base except ORD, and 8 in IAH alone. 8 more captains in IAH is a big jump since it's been so small and hasn't really grown since it opened.
You can look for the FO and CA final awards/schedules under the Pref bidding tab. These documents let you see everyone's schedules. Cross reference a fixed seniority number or name with a master seniority list (from Comply, or the monthly "cover sheet" in FLICA) to determine dates of hire.
You can look for the FO and CA final awards/schedules under the Pref bidding tab. These documents let you see everyone's schedules. Cross reference a fixed seniority number or name with a master seniority list (from Comply, or the monthly "cover sheet" in FLICA) to determine dates of hire.
As an aside, there are lots of abbreviations in the awards/schedules (e.g. FLA, MDA, V24, etc...). Is there a location where we can get those deciphered? The reserve ones I get.
Lastly, any idea why the schedules for January don't show the 31st?
12-24-2018, 05:52 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by Longhornmaniac8
Lastly, any idea why the schedules for January don't show the 31st?
12-24-2018, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Web265
If you look at the FLICA notes page it says "January is a 30 day bid-month. Jan 01-Jan 30." Which I'm going to guess means that the 31st will be bid for next month. (I'm new at this as well so that's a WAG)
That’s correct. Feb is also a 30 day month (31 in leap year) with March 1 during the Feb bid month.
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01-08-2019, 08:26 PM
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Still learning how the industry works so bear with me. Let’s say I’m an indy based FO that’s elegible for upgrade after two years on property. However I notice that the earliest Indy based captain is someone that’s had three years on prooperty (all hypothetical). Could I defer my upgrade for another year and hold Indy as a captain right after training, or in other words never be based anywhere else? Sounds too good to be true but please let me know!
01-09-2019, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Ihavenoidea
Still learning how the industry works so bear with me. Let’s say I’m an indy based FO that’s elegible for upgrade after two years on property. However I notice that the earliest Indy based captain is someone that’s had three years on prooperty (all hypothetical). Could I defer my upgrade for another year and hold Indy as a captain right after training, or in other words never be based anywhere else? Sounds too good to be true but please let me know!
01-10-2019, 03:25 PM
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January 2019 junior captain updates
The latest table is hot off the press, and it reveals some interesting changes.
First, congratulations to all who received a May award!
Highlights
The large number of captain vacancies posted last month (effective 5/1) has brought upgrade times down several months in the historically more senior bases.
DCA and MCI will be about 1 year more junior in May.
IAH wins the award for greatest improvement, at 1.5 years more junior. There were 8 vacancies posted and filled in IAH alone. Some growth for IAH looks to be in the works.
One can now hold any base as captain within 1 year of the junior upgrade (except ORD, sorry). I'm not sure if this is likely to continue however. I think what will be needed is a steady stream of vacancies and backfills appropriate for the size of each base.
About the tables
I've made some changes in an effort to present the data as best as I can. It continues to be a work in progress and suggestions are welcome.
First, congratulations to all who received a May award!
Highlights
The large number of captain vacancies posted last month (effective 5/1) has brought upgrade times down several months in the historically more senior bases.
DCA and MCI will be about 1 year more junior in May.
IAH wins the award for greatest improvement, at 1.5 years more junior. There were 8 vacancies posted and filled in IAH alone. Some growth for IAH looks to be in the works.
One can now hold any base as captain within 1 year of the junior upgrade (except ORD, sorry). I'm not sure if this is likely to continue however. I think what will be needed is a steady stream of vacancies and backfills appropriate for the size of each base.
About the tables
I've made some changes in an effort to present the data as best as I can. It continues to be a work in progress and suggestions are welcome.
01-10-2019, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by greendotplus10
The latest table is hot off the press, and it reveals some interesting changes.
First, congratulations to all who received a May award!
Highlights
The large number of captain vacancies posted last month (effective 5/1) has brought upgrade times down several months in the historically more senior bases.
DCA and MCI will be about 1 year more junior in May.
IAH wins the award for greatest improvement, at 1.5 years more junior. There were 8 vacancies posted and filled in IAH alone. Some growth for IAH looks to be in the works.
One can now hold any base as captain within 1 year of the junior upgrade (except ORD, sorry). I'm not sure if this is likely to continue however. I think what will be needed is a steady stream of vacancies and backfills appropriate for the size of each base.
About the tables
I've made some changes in an effort to present the data as best as I can. It continues to be a work in progress and suggestions are welcome.
First, congratulations to all who received a May award!
Highlights
The large number of captain vacancies posted last month (effective 5/1) has brought upgrade times down several months in the historically more senior bases.
DCA and MCI will be about 1 year more junior in May.
IAH wins the award for greatest improvement, at 1.5 years more junior. There were 8 vacancies posted and filled in IAH alone. Some growth for IAH looks to be in the works.
One can now hold any base as captain within 1 year of the junior upgrade (except ORD, sorry). I'm not sure if this is likely to continue however. I think what will be needed is a steady stream of vacancies and backfills appropriate for the size of each base.
About the tables
I've made some changes in an effort to present the data as best as I can. It continues to be a work in progress and suggestions are welcome.
01-10-2019, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by greendotplus10
The latest table is hot off the press, and it reveals some interesting changes.
First, congratulations to all who received a May award!
Highlights
The large number of captain vacancies posted last month (effective 5/1) has brought upgrade times down several months in the historically more senior bases.
DCA and MCI will be about 1 year more junior in May.
IAH wins the award for greatest improvement, at 1.5 years more junior. There were 8 vacancies posted and filled in IAH alone. Some growth for IAH looks to be in the works.
One can now hold any base as captain within 1 year of the junior upgrade (except ORD, sorry). I'm not sure if this is likely to continue however. I think what will be needed is a steady stream of vacancies and backfills appropriate for the size of each base.
About the tables
I've made some changes in an effort to present the data as best as I can. It continues to be a work in progress and suggestions are welcome.
First, congratulations to all who received a May award!
Highlights
The large number of captain vacancies posted last month (effective 5/1) has brought upgrade times down several months in the historically more senior bases.
DCA and MCI will be about 1 year more junior in May.
IAH wins the award for greatest improvement, at 1.5 years more junior. There were 8 vacancies posted and filled in IAH alone. Some growth for IAH looks to be in the works.
One can now hold any base as captain within 1 year of the junior upgrade (except ORD, sorry). I'm not sure if this is likely to continue however. I think what will be needed is a steady stream of vacancies and backfills appropriate for the size of each base.
About the tables
I've made some changes in an effort to present the data as best as I can. It continues to be a work in progress and suggestions are welcome.
01-10-2019, 09:13 PM
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Thanks for the info, greatly appreciated. I was under the impression IND was a junior captain base. According to the latest upgrades is it now the 2nd most senior base behind ORD? Am I reading this right? That seems kind of crazy.
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