New Hire Classes and Drops
06-18-2021, 05:45 PM
#1281
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Joined APC: Oct 2015
Posts: 710
Originally Posted by FlyPurdue
I have been commuting to 756 reserve in EWR for a few months now, and I have really enjoyed it honestly. I have had good luck picking up trips to occupy my reserve time, and because the stages are generally so long (both domestically and internationally) on your last day, its hard to get anything added to your schedule that you would be legal for.
There is a thing on the 756 called 'global reserve' where you can be assigned a global (think international long haul) trip into your days off (they will be restored) but we have enough reserves right now (and limited global flying) where that has not been a factor for me yet.
I am having a blast on the 756, and the flying is easy - long legs, minimal delays, and good overnights. Plus, there are a TON of unsigned 756 FO positions right now in EWR (and eventually SFO/LAX/DCA) so a line might not be as far off as you think.
Welcome aboard!
There is a thing on the 756 called 'global reserve' where you can be assigned a global (think international long haul) trip into your days off (they will be restored) but we have enough reserves right now (and limited global flying) where that has not been a factor for me yet.
I am having a blast on the 756, and the flying is easy - long legs, minimal delays, and good overnights. Plus, there are a TON of unsigned 756 FO positions right now in EWR (and eventually SFO/LAX/DCA) so a line might not be as far off as you think.
Welcome aboard!
06-18-2021, 08:22 PM
#1282
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Joined APC: Jun 2021
Posts: 23
Slightly off topic but welcome any opinions. I do understand the hypothetical nature of the question. I suppose I’m trying to garnish faith in the future direction of UA as well as overall happiness levels of the pilot group. Money doesn’t buy happiness but it does allow you to retire sooner.
If you were in a job making 200-300k but unhappy, would you leave to start from the bottom at United if you had 10-15y of flying left?
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If you were in a job making 200-300k but unhappy, would you leave to start from the bottom at United if you had 10-15y of flying left?
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06-18-2021, 08:32 PM
#1283
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Joined APC: Jun 2021
Posts: 23
A bit off topic, but I do welcome any opinions. I do understand that answers may vary.
Hypothetical scenario which does relate to money earning potential but more importantly happiness. A vision for the future of United and upward movement.
If you had 10-20y of flying left prior to retirement, would you leave a job making 200-300 to start at the bottom with United?
Hypothetical scenario which does relate to money earning potential but more importantly happiness. A vision for the future of United and upward movement.
If you had 10-20y of flying left prior to retirement, would you leave a job making 200-300 to start at the bottom with United?
06-18-2021, 11:26 PM
#1284
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,315
Originally Posted by Yellowjersey
A bit off topic, but I do welcome any opinions. I do understand that answers may vary.
Hypothetical scenario which does relate to money earning potential but more importantly happiness. A vision for the future of United and upward movement.
If you had 10-20y of flying left prior to retirement, would you leave a job making 200-300 to start at the bottom with United?
Hypothetical scenario which does relate to money earning potential but more importantly happiness. A vision for the future of United and upward movement.
If you had 10-20y of flying left prior to retirement, would you leave a job making 200-300 to start at the bottom with United?
06-19-2021, 05:43 AM
#1285
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Joined APC: May 2009
Position: 787
Posts: 454
Originally Posted by Broncofan
all that is true. 756 is a great fleet. My only argument would be to try the 737, get a line, and see if you hate it. If you do, great go to the 756 as soon as you can. Whereas on the 756, you can’t bid down to the 737 if you hate it for 2 years.
06-19-2021, 06:20 AM
#1286
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Joined APC: Jul 2013
Position: 175 CA
Posts: 1,544
Originally Posted by FlyPurdue
Very fair point - in my class, 737 was not offered so my choice was 756 or A320. You are exactly right though that the quickest path to a line is the 737. Looking at what is unassigned from the vacancies though - I think unless the Airbus is offered at base you have to have, the 756 will be quicker to a line than the A320.
06-19-2021, 06:36 AM
#1287
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Joined APC: May 2009
Position: 787
Posts: 454
Originally Posted by Squallrider
The 756 hasn’t been in many drops lately. I’ll be in class soon, I currently fly the 737 but wouldn’t mind flying something else just to do it. It seems a horse a piece for seniority to get into ORD? I’d like to just go to class once because of little kids at home.
The class that starts on Tuesday has both EWR and DCA 756 drops, and as they start getting slack in the training pipeline, expect more 756 new hire drops - as there were a ton of unfilled 756 spots in EWR from our last bid. If you want to fly the 756, you should do it - you will be on reserve longer, just know that going in. Training was really not bad - the flows are busy, but if you just do everything, you’ll get them right:-).
06-19-2021, 07:02 AM
#1288
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Joined APC: Mar 2018
Posts: 2,352
Originally Posted by Yellowjersey
A bit off topic, but I do welcome any opinions. I do understand that answers may vary.
Hypothetical scenario which does relate to money earning potential but more importantly happiness. A vision for the future of United and upward movement.
If you had 10-20y of flying left prior to retirement, would you leave a job making 200-300 to start at the bottom with United?
Hypothetical scenario which does relate to money earning potential but more importantly happiness. A vision for the future of United and upward movement.
If you had 10-20y of flying left prior to retirement, would you leave a job making 200-300 to start at the bottom with United?
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