HA! just finished the CBTs and was thinking the same thing. Oh well, the pay is nice.

 

That is sort of true but the 737 growth will still likely outpace the Airbus growth. The only reason I say that is if you look at the press release for the A319's, IF we get all 25 they will be delivered from 2016-2021. So five A319's a year for five years. Not exactly the speedy growth we were all hoping for.

737 growth in the near future is tough to pin down. We have already taken delivery of the 50 L-UAL 900ER's and they just keep coming, no press release about exercising options. I keep reading about 6 incremental aircraft before next summer. So the deliveries have definitely slowed down. Keep in mind that in 2018 the 737 MAX9 starts showing up and we have 100 firm orders.

I dont forsee much growth on the Airbus or 737 in IAH. As someone else mentioned, guys all always bidding up and out so there will always be a need for vacancies in Houston.

 

The latest 320 newsletter say 21 will be acquired between mid 2016 and the end of 2017. With the first one starting service in summer 2016, and last 4 on an undefined timeline. The statement is pretty kryptic but I'll bet they show up faster than a rate of 5/year, only because the 50 seater cut has happened pretty fast and the company needs to replace them.

 

Dude, don't get me wrong I hate the pos; however, the same reason makes it perfect plane for movement. We still taking deliveries, and people move away from it to larger AC because they hate it so much. I tried, but can give up seniority and variety of trips.
I would take A320 in the heart beat; I flew it before and I loved it, but the type of flying we do on A320 is not my favorite, I like the mix of trips and choices on guppy. In the current environment, all we have to do is wait, and your favorite AC with seniority, and trips will become available.

 

Dragon,

Thought that was true here at UA, but many have been junior multiple times and called "new hires" at this company more than once…

SP

 

Hear you. Have been amazed at real life stories I have heard from both LUal and LCal folks of their careers. No guarantee that won't happen again, but at least for now I believe we will see a lot of movement. Lots of decisions ahead for many about trading seniority and QOL for a bigger check. Which is good.

 

What exactly is a "tentative award" and what is the timeline for posting the final?

 

Check the UAL Pilot Forum, Crew Room, New Vacancy Results, for the answer. It's a good one.

 

Lather, rinse, repeat.