When will First Officer training restart?
03-24-2024, 11:09 AM
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When will First Officer training restart?
So, the latest news is that SWA has cancelled all FO training starting April 2024 thru the rest of the year, BUT they never specified when it will restart. Does anyone have any intel on when it could potentially restart?
03-25-2024, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Drifter147
So, the latest news is that SWA has cancelled all FO training starting April 2024 thru the rest of the year, BUT they never specified when it will restart. Does anyone have any intel on when it could potentially restart?
03-25-2024, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Drifter147
So, the latest news is that SWA has cancelled all FO training starting April 2024 thru the rest of the year, BUT they never specified when it will restart. Does anyone have any intel on when it could potentially restart?
Many variables including the MAX7, approval of AQP, the economy, and working out how the new CBA will affect staffing needs and pilot behavior are all a factor. None of those can be predicted.
However, when classes resume, it will likely happen quickly. If you have a CJO, keep it in your back pocket but be smart, if another airline offers you a position better than your current one, jump on it. If you looking to apply, have everything ready to go because we've seen the app open with very little notice.
04-02-2024, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dmeg13021
I heard FO training on hand-flown ILS to a go-around is restarting immediately.
04-02-2024, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Liberty
That’s not asking for much. Kind of embarrassing for our profession if that’s considered a remarkable request.
04-02-2024, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Liberty
That’s not asking for much. Kind of embarrassing for our profession if that’s considered a remarkable request.
04-02-2024, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
I have to agree. If we've reached a point where a pilot won't turn off the autopilot even on a visual approach when it's clear, blue, and a million until 500 feet AGL, maybe we are not hand flying enough to remain proficient.
04-02-2024, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by WHACKMASTER
This is exactly the trend I’m seeing with the people I fly with.
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