New TSA Thread
03-16-2017, 12:40 PM
#1621
Currently Furloughed
Joined APC: Mar 2014
Position: C172 Captain
Posts: 643
Originally Posted by 08udaviator
I would say 1-2 months....maybe even straight outta training. Saw a few got it right outta training recently. You'll be one of the few that want it straight out of training, usually how it works.
Who ISN'T desperate...tell me that?
Who ISN'T desperate...tell me that?
03-16-2017, 12:42 PM
#1622
2 days off
Joined APC: Jun 2009
Position: Embraer Systems Analyst
Posts: 1,853
Originally Posted by 08udaviator
I would say 1-2 months....maybe even straight outta training. Saw a few got it right outta training recently. You'll be one of the few that want it straight out of training, usually how it works.
Who ISN'T desperate...tell me that?
Who ISN'T desperate...tell me that?
03-16-2017, 07:06 PM
#1623
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2011
Position: Taco Rocket Operator
Posts: 2,485
Originally Posted by minimwage4
Generally street CA = more desperate.
03-17-2017, 12:23 PM
#1624
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2013
Posts: 539
Originally Posted by TJBrass
"This program allows pilots who meet Captain requirements to fly as either a Captain or a First Officer, depending on the airline’s scheduling needs"
More to the point, how can we advertise 12-18 month upgrades (BS), when were not upgrading these FOs that have the time and bid in? Who the hell cares about being hired as a CQFO, if they are never going to upgrade. Remember there are several CQFOs that are waiting for a full upgrade on the list. Does mgmnt think doing CQFOs will be more advantageous in recruiting than doing REAL 12-18 month upgrades?
Those were the points I was trying to make
03-17-2017, 07:18 PM
#1626
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2013
Position: On the right hand side
Posts: 665
03-18-2017, 01:36 AM
#1627
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,930
Originally Posted by NeverHome
I know what a CQFO is. What Im saying is why do CQFOs when there are several on the standing bid trying to upgrade?
03-18-2017, 05:35 AM
#1628
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2013
Posts: 539
Originally Posted by Riverside
Maybe because the company can get a good solid year or two out of them before they upgrade to full captain.
03-18-2017, 02:35 PM
#1629
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2009
Position: CFI/II/MEI
Posts: 481
Originally Posted by NeverHome
Fair, but the question is: will we be getting many? I dont know if there are alot of people out there who will be jumping all over this again. Thats why im kinda puzzled as to why were doing this. To me I figured that time passed already. But on the other hand I guess I dont see the big picture
It's more of a tactic to fill the right seat. Supposedly we've had 6 captains put in their two weeks notice this month and a few more with CJOs places that are waiting until closer to their class date to put in their notice. If attrition goes at the pace it's going now in the coming months, there may be a situation where they've exhausted the list of FOs with captain bids in. Also, word on the street is that recruiting is going better since the announcement of the bonus. We do have a handful of planes parked, and if we are suddenly able to staff them we might need CQs to help staff them.
However, as someone who's had my upgrade bid in for about a year, I'm not super happy to see them hire CQFOs that will be making almost double what I am now while I'm awaiting upgrade. I don't think they are going to attract nearly the number that they had in the past. And the one good thing is CQFOs coming on property force the company to continue to run upgrades according to the contract.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
