Captain base seniority
12-23-2018 | 08:58 PM
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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
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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)
12-24-2018 | 06:27 AM
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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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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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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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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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