Upgrade times in the future?
11-18-2018, 07:46 AM
#15
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Joined APC: Sep 2015
Posts: 276
Upgrade predictions are just that...predictions. As potato chip already said, look for another M&A event in the not too distant future with the enevitable SLI that goes along with it, any upgrade predictions go right up in smoke. Just ask anyone who was here during WN/FL. Plan 10-12 year upgrades on AVERAGE over the next 10 years and I think you will probably be in the ballpark. And before anyone jumps my case about being negative, I’m actually trying to keep expectations realistic.
11-18-2018, 10:46 PM
#16
On Reserve
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: 737-FO
Posts: 23
Originally Posted by PotatoChip
Outburst?? What? What I said was pretty simply stated.
There is some growth over the next few years, but there is also a lot of replacing old airframes. The net growth isn’t near as much as some other airlines. I’m certainly not saying it’s a bad place to be, as it is my dream job, but I’m realistic. As to having 1000 pilots blow you, congratulations! The airline is also very overstaffed. Overstaffed does not equal growth.
There is some growth over the next few years, but there is also a lot of replacing old airframes. The net growth isn’t near as much as some other airlines. I’m certainly not saying it’s a bad place to be, as it is my dream job, but I’m realistic. As to having 1000 pilots blow you, congratulations! The airline is also very overstaffed. Overstaffed does not equal growth.
11-19-2018, 04:22 AM
#17
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Joined APC: Jan 2013
Position: Seated
Posts: 4,310
Originally Posted by NorskAir
PSA, PotatoChip is a troll, he supposedly flies for Endeavor. He has absolutely no insight in what goes on at SWA. My best guess he is a rejected pilot candidate with a chip on his shoulder....(pun intended)
Do you seriously have zero reading comprehension? I never stated I work at SWA, and actually CLEARLY stated my information was from the in-house career fair and other posts on this forum. I do, in fact, fly for Endeavor, not something I'm hiding. SWA is a career goal. Something else I've made abundantly clear.
Troll? Read my post history.
11-19-2018, 06:10 AM
#18
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Joined APC: Nov 2015
Posts: 103
Originally Posted by Peacock
So how many airframes will be replaced in the coming years? You seem to have the information
11-19-2018, 08:12 AM
#20
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Joined APC: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,030
Originally Posted by RJSAviator76
OK, let's put this to rest already, APC style...
Time to hold ATL as an FO - 10 years.
Time to upgrade to Captain - 15 years (OAK) elsewhere it's 20-25 years.
Time to upgrade to ATL Captain - 35 years.
Time to hold ATL as an FO - 10 years.
Time to upgrade to Captain - 15 years (OAK) elsewhere it's 20-25 years.
Time to upgrade to ATL Captain - 35 years.
FOs now hold Atl in much less than a year. 11/17 class was holding it in the early summer.
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