How long for CPT upgrade ?

Reply Subscribe

Page 1 of 3

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

01-12-2019, 03:01 PM

Baron56TC

New Hire

Thread Starter

Joined APC: Aug 2018

Posts: 9

How long for CPT upgrade ?

New hire, just want to know how long before I can upgrade if a FO in the CRJ and be out west? I have over 11,000 TT, over 3700 121.

01-12-2019, 04:42 PM

MidnightHauler

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Apr 2014

Posts: 311

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron56TC

New hire, just want to know how long before I can upgrade if a FO in the CRJ and be out west? I have over 11,000 TT, over 3700 121.

Simply put, if you're new and upgrade on the CRJ, you won't be out west. ATL, DTW, ORD, or MSP as a captain. CRJs are pretty much moving east while E175s are taking over the west coast.

01-12-2019, 04:43 PM

MidnightHauler

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Apr 2014

Posts: 311

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron56TC

New hire, just want to know how long before I can upgrade if a FO in the CRJ and be out west? I have over 11,000 TT, over 3700 121.

To answer your question about upgrading, since you already have well over 1,000 part 121 time, you can upgrade pretty fast.

01-12-2019, 06:43 PM

savedbythevnav

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Apr 2018

Posts: 427

You might get DTW CA in training if you really want it but you probably won’t enjoy how long you’ll be on reserve

01-13-2019, 07:14 AM

word302

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Mar 2011

Position: 737 FO

Posts: 2,480

Quote:

Originally Posted by savedbythevnav

You might get DTW CA in training if you really want it but you probably won’t enjoy how long you’ll be on reserve

Getting awarded upgrade while in class was a thing for only a couple months. Currently the upgrade time sits at just under 2 years. I would expect that to drop again slightly, but if you plan on the 2 year mark you won't be disappointed. It's about 3.5 years to hold CA on the west coast (FAT). SFO can be held soon after. You will be in DTW, ORD, ATL, or MSP until that point. DFW is still growing so that may be attainable pretty early as well, at least until the growth is finished.

01-13-2019, 09:19 AM

Baron56TC

New Hire

Thread Starter

Joined APC: Aug 2018

Posts: 9

Well I guess I should go with the other offer I have in the CRJ looks like I can upgrade faster there and the bases are close to the same.

01-13-2019, 10:25 AM

amcnd

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Jul 2008

Posts: 4,203

I think will see Upgrade drop again to under a year this spring... (check my track record) we can discuss why in a few weeks.... but its pretty evident by looking at the current training 48 NH’s in systems, 52 in indoc, and a CTP/ATP class of 38. Right now and that continues indefinitely. And thats just the CRJ.... Add in the ERJ and that another 30+ a month. If you have the time to upgrade already, it will be quick.