Bases and Seats...
02-05-2016, 05:01 PM
#391
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Joined APC: May 2015
Position: 777 CA
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Are you basing that on what you've seen in the recent past?
Just curious... is there a document that shows when people are retiring from different bases?
Not that you can hurry things along, but it would be nice to have an idea.
Thanks
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Just curious... is there a document that shows when people are retiring from different bases?
Not that you can hurry things along, but it would be nice to have an idea.
Thanks
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02-05-2016, 05:29 PM
#392
Stuck Mic
Joined APC: Dec 2013
Posts: 1,059
Ok. I need a little help guys. Starting class soon and trying to get to IAH asap. Some have suggested that I bid the 320 since they believe the 737 fleet there to be shrinking and the 320 fleet expanding. Am I misunderstanding how to read the vacancy bid? I see the 737 100% spot going to a more junior guy. Is that just a lasting effect from previous bids?
At the end of the day, I just want to get to IAH and end the commute. Thanks from the FNG.
At the end of the day, I just want to get to IAH and end the commute. Thanks from the FNG.
They recently said IAH would stay pretty flat as far growth is concerned at SFO and DEN are growing economies.
But...I would say a good amount of the instructors at IAHTK will take a bid back to the line to stay in Houston and not move to Denver. But that also doesn't mean they wouldn't take a bid to the bus or something bigger. Lots of variables out there
Personally I would go for the 737 as it is more than twice the size of the bus in IAH fleet wise. 375 FOs vs. 168 on the bus.
03-13-2016, 04:32 PM
#393
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Posts: 44
What is a realistic timeframe from being called for an interview until being on the line ?
Also, I saw the table with most junior pilot for every position. Do I read this right that the 767 in NYC would be very junior for FO ? How long to hold it ?
Also, I saw the table with most junior pilot for every position. Do I read this right that the 767 in NYC would be very junior for FO ? How long to hold it ?
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03-13-2016, 05:14 PM
#394
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Joined APC: Mar 2007
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Posts: 348
Bases and Seats...
From the time you interview until the time you complete all training and start IOE is probably around 4.5 to 5 months. At least that's what it was for me.
Regarding your second question, the 756 is very junior on both east and west coast. However, being junior, you will fly the 76 very little. Probably not more than a couple times a year, or so I've heard. I think it's because the senior pilots are bidding trips that use the 76, because it pays more.
03-13-2016, 06:03 PM
#395
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Joined APC: Apr 2010
Posts: 695
From the time you interview until the time you complete all training and start IOE is probably around 4.5 to 5 months. At least that's what it was for me.
Regarding your second question, the 756 is very junior on both east and west coast. However, being junior, you will fly the 76 very little. Probably not more than a couple times a year, or so I've heard. I think it's because the senior pilots are bidding trips that use the 76, because it pays more.
Regarding your second question, the 756 is very junior on both east and west coast. However, being junior, you will fly the 76 very little. Probably not more than a couple times a year, or so I've heard. I think it's because the senior pilots are bidding trips that use the 76, because it pays more.
03-14-2016, 08:36 AM
#397
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Joined APC: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,639
Pick where you want to live (or commute) and don't look back. The good news: because of all the movement it's really easy to change your mind.
03-14-2016, 08:54 AM
#399
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Joined APC: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,639
If you are trained on the 737, for example, you could theoretically bid a different base every equipment vacancy. The "freeze" is for the equipment, not the base.
And if you are worried about not being able to get "into" a base, guess what? That's only a consideration if there is not movement---which is exactly the opposite of what you want anyway. The bases with the most movement are the ones with unfilled vacancies....and very easy to bid into.
03-14-2016, 12:05 PM
#400
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Joined APC: Oct 2012
Position: 737
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