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#1471

Bluedriver , 12-10-2011 01:40 PM

The REAL Bluedriver

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiddleEagle18

Just heard the check airmen were told we are only hiring 70 in 2012 now. Hope its wrong but thats the news.

I didn't hear this straight from a check airmen but a reliable source who relayed the info.

Sounds to me like they were counting on AA and Delta hiring and calling back the furloughs. Doesn't look like thats happening now.

That is bad news... I sure hope that isn't the case...

#1472

flyn2001 , 12-10-2011 03:24 PM

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Quote:
Quote:
Originally Posted by RiddleEagle18
Just heard the check airmen were told we are only hiring 70 in 2012 now. Hope its wrong but thats the news.

I didn't hear this straight from a check airmen but a reliable source who relayed the info.

Sounds to me like they were counting on AA and Delta hiring and calling back the furloughs. Doesn't look like thats happening now.
That is bad news... I sure hope that isn't the case...

Wonder how many in Phase 2 rt now?

Do they just stop interviewing then?

Man....I hope it's not true!!

#1473

HS125PLT , 12-10-2011 04:12 PM

Line Holder

Everyone who attended an interview in the last three months heard the same story. Hiring at least 250 pilots next year and maybe more. Over a dozen planes being delivered next year. New routes being added every month including increased service out of San Juan. They were just also won the bid for slots in LGA and DCA.

Something does not add up to hiring only 70 pilots. And the AA Delta excuse doesn't fly. There have been no plans to recall any of their pilots anytime soon.

#1474

cmesoar , 12-10-2011 04:30 PM

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I hope this is not true...

#1475

Diesel1030 , 12-10-2011 05:12 PM

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I heard this rumor last week as well on a trip. It makes sense as we have pretty adequate Reserve coverage now through the slow months and not too many deliveries. Hang in there though guys... the industry is constantly changing. We won't know for sure until dec. 2012 how this next year's hiring ends up.

#1476

Flyby1206 , 12-10-2011 05:54 PM

SDQ Base Chief

Lots in flux at the moment. Hearing rumors of hiring anywhere from 70-300 next year. Im sure things will become a bit clearer soon. Hang in there guys!

#1477

P-3Bubba , 12-10-2011 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyby1206

Lots in flux at the moment. Hearing rumors of hiring anywhere from 70-300 next year. Im sure things will become a bit clearer soon. Hang in there guys!

Things still look good for that Jan 4th class?

#1478

OleDawg , 12-11-2011 04:32 AM

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According to the June system bid, there are a total of 4 upgrades and 9 new FO slots. That doesn't leave much room for hiring . . . one class could fulfill those needs. I don't see much happening in the way of hiring at least for the first half of the year. Maybe something will happen towards the second half of the year and we can get up towards the 200-250 they have been talking about for the past year.

#1479

P-3Bubba , 12-11-2011 04:40 AM

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Wow! This is not good. I heard from people in the Nov 30th class to expect gumdrops, candy canes, holly and good cheer for hiring for a long time. I'm going to have a nervous breakdown from this industry. Either that or I'll start pouring coffee at Dunkin Donuts. At least I get free coffee.

#1480

asher888 , 12-11-2011 06:37 AM

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I heard the same new about the" 70 pilots next yr" from a guy in the Nov 3oth class. He also said there was only ONE guy in the Dec 7 class...This news is to my dismay, my choice to leave was already hard enough. I was just made a LCA at 75 hr gaurantee ($138/hr). Leaving current job is not as easy after hearing about the stunted growth

That said, i think the QOL is still better at JB than current...so, whaddya do? hmmm...