New Hire Classes and Drops
08-09-2022 | 11:23 PM
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From: Widget FO
Question regarding fleets. Is a junior WB presenting similar days off and usage as a junior NB pilot? Is there much draw to the heavy metal besides better pay? Trip rigs, reserve rules, how many times you actually get called, call out times, etc.
08-10-2022 | 04:30 AM
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Pay is the same first year. WB trips pay slightly more per day but chances are you will be on reserve for years. Global reserve has different rules than regular reserve and basically you will have 6 days off that can’t be moved, the other 6 or 7 can be. Same call out times. Not sure on utilization. It’s generally advised to go NB first so you can see what you’re getting yourself into and then move up. You can always move up in bands, but you can’t move down for two years, so if you start on 777 you can’t go to 737 unless it’s an upgrade.
08-10-2022 | 05:05 AM
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Pay is the same first year. WB trips pay slightly more per day but chances are you will be on reserve for years. Global reserve has different rules than regular reserve and basically you will have 6 days off that can’t be moved, the other 6 or 7 can be. Same call out times. Not sure on utilization. It’s generally advised to go NB first so you can see what you’re getting yourself into and then move up. You can always move up in bands, but you can’t move down for two years, so if you start on 777 you can’t go to 737 unless it’s an upgrade.
08-10-2022 | 05:41 AM
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Based on the recently class drops, depending on class seniority. It looks there might be a good chance of getting stuck on the bands or WB first. My question is this, what should a junior EWR or DCA 756 FO expect on Reserve? Transcon red-eyes? Europe? I preferred AC coming in would be the 737, but that previous drop only had 3 slots lol…
You will be on reserve on both fleets in those bases until your seat lock is up and you can bid down.
08-10-2022 | 06:25 AM
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From: Widget FO
You will work 18 days per month either flying, short call or field standby. A huge portion of the junior flying has late night all nighters to Europe. LHR is typically the most junior trip but reserves are getting other destinations as well like the unaugmented trips to EDI DUB. Domestic transcons frequently have a red eye but the 756 also does MCO turns from EWR. 777 does more deep Europe than 756. DCA 777 has a daily daytime SFO 2 day…that’s probably a good bet for a reserve as well…but nits day flying.
You will be on reserve on both fleets in those bases until your seat lock is up and you can bid down.
You will be on reserve on both fleets in those bases until your seat lock is up and you can bid down.
08-10-2022 | 08:47 AM
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Based on the recently class drops, depending on class seniority. It looks there might be a good chance of getting stuck on the bands or WB first. My question is this, what should a junior EWR or DCA 756 FO expect on Reserve? Transcon red-eyes? Europe? I preferred AC coming in would be the 737, but that previous drop only had 3 slots lol…
08-10-2022 | 08:49 AM
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08-10-2022 | 08:55 AM
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08-10-2022 | 09:32 AM
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I am not oppose to the Airbus. I am just trying to get the information I need and preparing for worst case scenario. From the general consensus I’ve gathered and please correct me if I am wrong. Do not hesitate to send me a PM either. The bus is a great plane overall, but the trip quality on that side isn’t great. I know NEOs coming onto property will change that. However, that is way down the road.
To me, the Airbus isn’t the worst case scenario
To me, the Airbus isn’t the worst case scenario
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