Originally Posted by IADBLRJ41 (Post 1384806)

Even with the SLI complete don't the UAL furloughees have until 2019 to defer recall? I am sure a grand majority willl take recall but it is interesting to see how the manpower will work out.

Originally Posted by cadetdrivr (Post 1384821)

Well that's the $64k question isn't it?

If the historical 50% acceptance rate (overall) remains correct then we are probably nearly there today. However, I'd bet we see another couple hundred trickle back before the recalls expire.


A couple variables, IMHO:


1) A huge percentage of the UA furloughees were already on MIL leave prior to their furlough. UA had to furlough 1437 seniority numbers to remove ~900 warm bodies. Most of these pilots will have earned their retirement in the interim which may, or may not, affect the desirability of retuning to UA.


2) The SLI. I personally know lots of UA pilots that are playing wait-and-see. A wild SLI award (in either extreme) will also affect their decision matrix.

Originally Posted by cadetdrivr (Post 1384798)

Nope. It's only "it" for now. Once the list is worked through more will be sent but there is still the little issue of the furloughed UA pilots that will technically have to be offered recall prior to any new hires once the SLI is complete. Considering the several hundred already at sCAL and the acceptance rate to date, this will probably only be a blip before off the street hiring continues.

Originally Posted by Winterking (Post 1384828)

Email 4 Mar, prescreening call 3 Apr..

Availability date : 1 Jun
Military Pilot
Total fixed wing turbine : 3561
TPIC: 2733
Instructor : 2746
Chief pilot
3 type ratings, CFII/MEI
3 Internal, 7 external recs

Originally Posted by Hueypilot (Post 1384876)

Was that a typo? 2746 instructor hours but 2733 PIC? I'd imagine if you were logging IP time you were the PIC as well?

Originally Posted by Hueypilot (Post 1384876)

Was that a typo? 2746 instructor hours but 2733 PIC? I'd imagine if you were logging IP time you were the PIC as well?

Originally Posted by Hueypilot (Post 1384876)

Was that a typo? 2746 instructor hours but 2733 PIC? I'd imagine if you were logging IP time you were the PIC as well?

Originally Posted by ualgrizz (Post 1384713)

I can see where it might be a bit confusing...was just reflecting a bit...perhaps whining about my pu$$y hurting...in reality, I just have time on my hands between playing the guitar and riding a bicycle in the middle east without my family reading this stuff. I don't normally comment, but it sounds like we could have saved some paper, taken some whiteout and just changed the names on our resumes...but then again, they don't do paper anymore do they! Don't give up your retirement...you are wise or would be where you are today...so please take my shallow advice as just that. I was excited as you to interview and get hired...but I found quickly U it is not a bed of roses, you are a commodity...the union is a necessary evil and will blow smoke up your skirt...the company will dump you as quickly as you can screw up a turn circle entry...union mantra is "we will make it a better place for you to return"...heard that twice. I passed on SWA for U...quite obvious a big mistake to the casual observer...I even left Airtran to return to U the first time...you would think I could get it right. I think things may be opening up a bit in the US wrt aviation...so you may get a few opportunities. SWA is changing, granted, and I am sure you have plenty of contacts...their track record is a lot better than the Rhapsody in Blue...just sayin'

I have not returned yet. There are 7 or so of us hangin' in Dubai waiting to see what happens...you can understand why we might be a little gun shy. We are all in the left seat of an NG making some good coin, but it isn't home...and seeing first hand why the union is a necessary evil.

I hope you get hired...he11, I hope everyone gets hired. Good luck!

Grizz