Any guesses as to when there might be new hires classes again? At some point there has to be classes again right,sometimes I wonder.

New bid opens today and the unfilled spots will be for the next new hire class. I have no hard knowledge but I would expect classes to start in JAN after the holidays. If we are lucky they will run 1 big class a month in NOV and DEC.

The reality is we are in the slow season right now and we don't need the new hires until next summer. We barely made it through this summer so hiring is absolutely necessary, just be patient.

Your FIRST lesson as an airline pilot, when a company feels they can't possibly make it through summer without you, you'll be in class.

When they think they can fill the schedule with one less pilot, they'll feel free to cast you aside.

Do not misplace loyalty in this business.

MoP, when does the bid close? Floating in the pool and am curious as to bid timing and any (cross-the-fingers) possible class Nov/Dec. Thanks.

OCT 6 is the closing date. the bid is not as big as I thought it would be but there will still be unfilled spots. Well know more on OCT 7/8.

Where are you getting this info from? First it's wrong. The first new-hire, returning pilot class is slated for FEB. There is only one class, and that might get moved to MAR. This is directly from the company new hire coordinator.

Buzz Kill

Thanks though

I didn’t state anything as a fact.

There was supposed to be classes starting in NOV then they said no not tell MAR......MAYBE they will bring them back to NOV.

For new hires to get a class, there have to be unfilled vacancies. There are no 737, bus or meaningful 756 vacancies. The 756 in DEN will probably be filled with current pilots.


Once the awards are done, any unfilled vacancies will be allocated to new hires. Since there are no slots meant for new hires, no classes. JAN-FEB is the current guess for classes. Even then, the classes can be changed on a moments notice. Earlier or later. No guarantees.


But in summary, since there are no unfilled vacancies to be anticipated, no classes any time soon.

Considering the MIN/MAX number for ALL FO 737 bases (except GUM) are the same, I think we can anticipate unfilled vacancies......