Block Hours per month for new FO?
01-18-2024, 10:23 AM
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The completely unofficial vacancy prediction shows 5 remaining airbus vacancies after this current bid. However, things can change (for example, if the next few classes before yours have 5 new hires who want ABE), and at a certain point they are likely to start pushing new hires into the 737 as there are predicted to be many, many unfilled spots on that.
01-18-2024, 11:13 AM
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normally ABE would be pretty easy to get out of training. It has typically been a revolving door for FOs and less desirable base.
The Boeing is just a meteor of uncertainty because nobody knows how new hires will view the 737 vs the 320. The Boeing will be in Florida so that could cause some to prioritize their desired base over their desired aircraft - which from people I’ve talked to is the majority consensus.
my two cents: people will prioritize their preferred base (PIE or SFB) over their preferred aircraft (320 vs 737). Therefore, you should be able to hold ABE relatively easily out of training but again it’s an educated guess at best.
01-30-2024, 07:57 AM
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So the best base for a new FO to go in order to maximize flying hours is FLL, or somewhere in Florida? Will this change with the addition of the 737?
This question is not about pay, and not about breaking min guarantee. This is a question about putting hours into a logbook.
This question is not about pay, and not about breaking min guarantee. This is a question about putting hours into a logbook.
01-30-2024, 09:25 AM
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So the best base for a new FO to go in order to maximize flying hours is FLL, or somewhere in Florida? Will this change with the addition of the 737?
This question is not about pay, and not about breaking min guarantee. This is a question about putting hours into a logbook.
This question is not about pay, and not about breaking min guarantee. This is a question about putting hours into a logbook.
The big question if not about pay are you looking to come to build hours? you could get paid better at a regional and likely fly as much or more.
01-30-2024, 10:43 AM
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I would not say FLL you would fly more. SFB, PIE, PGD would likely fly more as a new person. Depending on the plane. 737 at first will do a lot a training so FO's may get more time off in the beginning. I would bet the 737 will be flown at higher per day block hours in the bases it is vs the AB.
The big question if not about pay are you looking to come to build hours? you could get paid better at a regional and likely fly as much or more.
The big question if not about pay are you looking to come to build hours? you could get paid better at a regional and likely fly as much or more.
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