They're starting to release seatlocked Phenom PICs to DRL now so it's probably going to slow the flow of SICs moving up as quickly due to seniority. I don't know how they make the decisions on who to release vs not so I dont know how long that trend will continue. Id guess you could safely add a couple of months from where it has been to get a good idea of current times.

Thanks for the insight, Longhorn.

Yes. It is still around the 15 - 18 month mark. You can either estimate by running the names through LinkedIn and seeing when they were hired or the Cleveland crew will tell you if you ask or email. Phenom is 7 months, with Phenom FO's obviously finishing their 299 2 months quicker than Challenger/Praetor transitions because they don't need another type school at SIMCOM or CAE.

Thanks, Brooklyn! I’m one of the last in my newhire class to go to CAE (6 weeks after indoc…). Supposedly, LOE is really backed up, too.

What fleet were you assigned?

Phenom. 26 in my class. 12 Phenom and the rest split between the Praetor and 300/350 fleet.

Take all the roadtrips you've ever wanted to take in the lower 48, with your work phone nearby and your uniforms packed with you lol

Already booked up. Niece’s wedding in SBA two days after sim. I’m am the officiant at my step daughter’s wedding in EYE in Oct. (Other stepdaughter has recently become a free agent…jus’ sayin’.)

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Phew. So there’s about a 50% chance I won’t get it when I show up. 🤞 Good.

Reviving this older thread. I am trying to better understand DRL and it sounds fairly appealing.. Would it be common for the 3 captains to work 5 or 6 day rotations and in doing so the month is fully covered? Or would it be easier to have each just do a 10 day rotation? Also, what is the upgrade timeline looking like now? And is it something available to all pilots or is it only a select few who get to be part of DRL?