New Hire Classes and Drops
05-30-2023 | 04:01 PM
#2961
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From: A320 FO
A320 vs 756
I know A version of this question has been asked… please be patient with me. I have time in a B737 and currently fly the A320… I am a west coaster (PNW) and start at the end of June.
Most likely have one of the first few picks in class.
I’ve noticed the last few drops only have 756 SFO or EWR to stay in the A320.
If I picked the A320 EWR…. Estimated time to DEN or SFO
Is there a Big leap from the B737 to 756 if you’ve been a Bus driver the last year?
Thanks for the input
Most likely have one of the first few picks in class.
I’ve noticed the last few drops only have 756 SFO or EWR to stay in the A320.
If I picked the A320 EWR…. Estimated time to DEN or SFO
Is there a Big leap from the B737 to 756 if you’ve been a Bus driver the last year?
Thanks for the input
05-30-2023 | 04:08 PM
#2962
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I know A version of this question has been asked… please be patient with me. I have time in a B737 and currently fly the A320… I am a west coaster (PNW) and start at the end of June.
Most likely have one of the first few picks in class.
I’ve noticed the last few drops only have 756 SFO or EWR to stay in the A320.
If I picked the A320 EWR…. Estimated time to DEN or SFO
Is there a Big leap from the B737 to 756 if you’ve been a Bus driver the last year?
Thanks for the input
Most likely have one of the first few picks in class.
I’ve noticed the last few drops only have 756 SFO or EWR to stay in the A320.
If I picked the A320 EWR…. Estimated time to DEN or SFO
Is there a Big leap from the B737 to 756 if you’ve been a Bus driver the last year?
Thanks for the input
A320 Time to den/sfo will likely be 1-2 months post ioe, potentially less
737 time to den/las/sfo will be before ioe
05-30-2023 | 04:13 PM
#2963
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Bit why shouldn’t he take the 756 to get to SFO. It’s the most Junior 756 base and it will not take him long to get there..
To answer the OP question, no it will not a big jump going from 737 to 756.
05-30-2023 | 05:55 PM
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1) you can always move to bigger planes; it’s harder to move down. It’s just foolish to give up two years of flexibility to save maybe 2 months of commuting
2) the sfo 756 base is quite small. 320/737 roughly 2x and 3x bigger with more variety of flying. New hires will have more flexibility with a bigger category.
2 is the biggest reason. EWR 756 would be a different story.
2) the sfo 756 base is quite small. 320/737 roughly 2x and 3x bigger with more variety of flying. New hires will have more flexibility with a bigger category.
2 is the biggest reason. EWR 756 would be a different story.
05-30-2023 | 07:13 PM
#2966
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From: Part 121
If following the general consensus; bidding NB during Indoc, would it be reasonable to expect to be able to get ORD during training or sometime within the first six months or so? I'll have to commute, initially, and the prospects of not having to worry about too many hotel rooms or a crash pad on my own dime is the biggest consideration at the moment.
05-30-2023 | 07:24 PM
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From: 737 CA
If following the general consensus; bidding NB during Indoc, would it be reasonable to expect to be able to get ORD during training or sometime within the first six months or so? I'll have to commute, initially, and the prospects of not having to worry about too many hotel rooms or a crash pad on my own dime is the biggest consideration at the moment.
Expect IAH or EWR as your initial class award if you get the 73 or bus.
05-30-2023 | 08:11 PM
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Do you mean is the 756 more challenging than the 737? No, they are much easier to fly and similar philosophies. The 767-400 even has the same displays as the 737 + EICAS. Oh and the spoilers actually work.
05-30-2023 | 08:59 PM
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From: Part 121
Newhires on the 737 and 320 have been getting ORD awarded while still in training. The most junior 737 FO awarded ORD on the May bid hasn’t even taken their type ride yet. Plan 3 months from award to activation date.
Expect IAH or EWR as your initial class award if you get the 73 or bus.
Expect IAH or EWR as your initial class award if you get the 73 or bus.
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05-30-2023 | 11:42 PM
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If I wanted to fly the 756 in EWR and was willing to get based in SFO temporarily (less than 2 mo ideally) would bidding that and transferring in a vacancy award be a better call than just going 737 EWR and bidding upward eventually?
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