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Ray Kinsella 12-23-2016 08:59 AM


Originally Posted by Commando (Post 2267057)
There should be two mock bid results out before Jan.03. They always run two.

And with 5 747-8's coming in 2018, probably will see another System Bid in the Fall 2017. Plus the 777F order.:)

*A330 order.

Commando 12-24-2016 12:04 PM

A330 cannot do what the 777F can do, but it is cheap. So you may be right.

Is 757D that bad? Shocked there is a 400 number seniority spread from the most Junior Z Captain to the junior Domestic Captain last mock. That's crazy.


Now the question is, to bid the Z or 747?

BoilerUP 12-24-2016 12:21 PM

The A330F (based on the -200) doesn't carry much more volume than the 767-300F does, but it can carry more weight and has more range.

The A330-300 P2F has volume very close to the MD11...but its payload and range capability is only a hair better than the 767.

UPSFO4LIFE 12-24-2016 12:40 PM


Originally Posted by Commando (Post 2268968)
A330 cannot do what the 777F can do, but it is cheap. So you may be right.

Is 757D that bad? Shocked there is a 400 number seniority spread from the most Junior Z Captain to the junior Domestic Captain last mock. That's crazy.


Now the question is, to bid the Z or 747?

SDF Domestic is not good if you are junior and really bad if you commute. Probably stuck doing base line trips. I doubt 2006 hires will hold captain, as I have already spoken with several people who have not put in their Captain bid yet.

Commando 12-24-2016 01:33 PM

Does anyone know if any of the upcoming 747 training will be out of Anchorage?

DEN, MIA, etc? Not really wanting to go to Alaska in Feb. Sheraton or not.

I have heard rumors the 757 training will have some slots outside of Louisville? And recurrent.

FTFF 12-24-2016 03:29 PM


Originally Posted by UPSFO4LIFE (Post 2268990)
....as I have already spoken with several people who have not put in their Captain bid yet.

Nice. They must feel great being completely oblivious to those trying to plan their lives on the outcome of this bid. Not that I have a dog in this fight, but for fux sake, tell them to start acting like captains.

UPSFO4LIFE 12-24-2016 05:37 PM


Originally Posted by FTFF (Post 2269068)
Nice. They must feel great being completely oblivious to those trying to plan their lives on the outcome of this bid. Not that I have a dog in this fight, but for fux sake, tell them to start acting like captains.

Same stuff goes on every schedule bid. While I don't agree with it, they have until January 3rd to put their bid in.

navigatro 12-24-2016 06:27 PM


Originally Posted by FTFF (Post 2269068)
Nice. They must feel great being completely oblivious to those trying to plan their lives on the outcome of this bid. Not that I have a dog in this fight, but for fux sake, tell them to start acting like captains.

If you make plans based on a mock bid (or snapshot) you are foolish.

CactusCrew 12-25-2016 01:39 PM


Originally Posted by FlybyKnight (Post 2269159)
You mean I shouldn't close on my "Captain's house" just yet?

Oh Snap ! :D

Anyone need a hangar home on a private airstrip ?

;)


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