What will life be like as NYC 7ER newby? - Page 11

#101

FangsF15 , 04-30-2022 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tunes

yeah. it's why it's going to new hires now because it's so understaffed for augmented ops. They also changed the IQ from splitting off from the ER in the 400 series to completing the ER completely then doing differences to the -400 because it saves a few sims and they are that tight on -400 sim time.

Good grief. Tail wags the dog. It was a frustrating IQ before…

#102

tunes , 04-30-2022 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FangsF15

Good grief. Tail wags the dog. It was a frustrating IQ before…

yup......rob peter to pay paul

#103

PilotBases , 04-30-2022 12:47 PM

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765 has the fancy D1 suites, they don’t want to waste those on transcons barring LAX now and again.

#104

chrisreedrules , 04-30-2022 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ColoradoAviator

WidgetSeniority.com - click "Get Started" and sign up for a free prospective hire account. The data you seek for all airframes and bases is there. WAG is that the bottom 20% are on reserve; you need to be around 80% to hold a line.

So 4 - 5 years to hold a line as a narrow body FO in ATL. Got it.

#105

merica1776 , 04-30-2022 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by studentpilot

I have a CJO, waiting for class. I’m having a difficult time deciding what my base/equipment preferences should be.

I want to be live and be based in Atlanta. I’m willing to commute for up to a year from ATL to NYC/DTW/MSP if that’s necessary to optimize choice of airframe. For instance, if ATL 7ER is my optimal pick, but only NYC 7ER is available to me as a new hire, I’d consider taking that as long as I can be based in ATL within a year.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but that appears to leave me with 7ER, 73, 320, or 717 (and the wide bodies only if they’re available in ATL in the initial class drop).

So can anyone give me an idea what the flying is like for those four airframes for ATL-based crews?

On first look… getting a taste of international makes the 7ER intriguing. The wide usage and growing fleets make the 737 and 320 appealing. And the best relative seniority makes the 717 appealing. What other factors and fleet plans should I be taking into consideration?

For context, I plan to live close to ATL so commutability isn’t a big concern. I prefer relaxed trips (4 legs/day or fewer, and overnights long enough that I can get out of the hotel for several hours) over short but exhausting trips.

I am interested in the differences in earning potential between these airframes as a low seniority B, but willing to factor the availability of GS’s into that math.

How does days off per month compare amongst these airframes for ATL crews?

I appreciate any assistance y’all provide. This is a big decision, but difficult to make as a new hire.

Well articulated question. Hopefully someone can provide insight.

#106

FangsF15 , 04-30-2022 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisreedrules

So 4 - 5 years to hold a line as a narrow body FO in ATL. Got it.

No. way, way less than that. Like less than a year probably. Plus, lines go less than 80% pretty regularly, but unpredictably depending on time of year.

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bode , 04-30-2022 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisreedrules

So 4 - 5 years to hold a line as a narrow body FO in ATL. Got it.

I was hired in Nov, will most likely hold a line in June or July, in ATL.

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#108

JustNarced , 05-01-2022 05:31 AM

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Heard a rumor we are still looking to hire another 2500 this year. No one hired up to this point will be a reserve very long.

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theUpsideDown , 05-01-2022 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JustNarced

Heard a rumor we are still looking to hire another 2500 this year. No one hired up to this point will be a reserve very long.

That would be 350 a month. More likely they meant 2500 before another year from now. So may 2023 which is kinda what the promise was.

#110

studentpilot , 05-01-2022 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by merica1776

Well articulated question. Hopefully someone can provide insight.

Thanks! I got a little long. I might break it out into individual questions.