New Hire Classes and Drops
04-01-2024, 02:59 PM
#3901
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2016
Posts: 268
Originally Posted by Turbosina
I believe the latest word is no classes May/June with a potential restart in July. Then one class per month Aug/Sept/Oct with the potential for 3 in November and 2 in December.
CJO Pool
04-01-2024, 06:35 PM
#3902
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jan 2020
Posts: 21
Originally Posted by Turbosina
I believe the latest word is no classes May/June with a potential restart in July. Then one class per month Aug/Sept/Oct with the potential for 3 in November and 2 in December. But of course, take that with a huge grain of salt, since this is all likely to change, and I certainly don't have any more accurate info than anyone else on here 
I received my class date about 40 days after my CJO, but this was before the pause in classes was announced, so your mileage may vary...
I received my class date about 40 days after my CJO, but this was before the pause in classes was announced, so your mileage may vary...
04-12-2024, 05:30 AM
#3904
On Reserve
Joined APC: Feb 2024
Posts: 15
Originally Posted by JTwift
here we go again with “forcing.” Guam is a base, just like any other. This weeks class had 3 Guam, but they all went prior to the 8 ball, so no “forcing” it.
What is the “8 ball?”
04-12-2024, 05:55 AM
#3905
Line Holder
Joined APC: Sep 2018
Posts: 75
Originally Posted by Flyhigh11990
What is the “8 ball?”
God save the ball!
04-12-2024, 06:42 AM
#3906
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Joined APC: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,260
Originally Posted by SquawkIdent
It's a United pilot tradition that goes back at least to the 90's: the 8 ball is a term of endearment for the most junior person in any given class. There's a ceremony one night during basic indoc week where the week's junior person is given a bowling ball-sized 8 ball and has to carry it with them everywhere they go. It's all in good fun with drinks and good cheer. When the next class comes along, the ball is passed on.
God save the ball!
God save the ball!
04-12-2024, 07:00 AM
#3907
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Joined APC: Sep 2022
Posts: 70
Originally Posted by SoFloFlyer
God save the ball!!!
We want “god to save the ball” because as long as the ball isn’t furloughed, no one is furloughed.
04-12-2024, 07:28 AM
#3908
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Joined APC: Feb 2024
Posts: 15
Originally Posted by TurquoiseLine
to expand a little bit, the eight ball, god save the ball, is the most junior seniority line pilot at United.
We want “god to save the ball” because as long as the ball isn’t furloughed, no one is furloughed.
We want “god to save the ball” because as long as the ball isn’t furloughed, no one is furloughed.
HAHAHAH THAT IS AWESOME! Can’t wait to start.
04-12-2024, 07:36 AM
#3909
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Joined APC: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,260
Originally Posted by TurquoiseLine
to expand a little bit, the eight ball, god save the ball, is the most junior seniority line pilot at United.
We want “god to save the ball” because as long as the ball isn’t furloughed, no one is furloughed.
We want “god to save the ball” because as long as the ball isn’t furloughed, no one is furloughed.
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