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09-16-2021, 12:30 PM

#2681

UAL4Lyfe

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Invitations for interviews just went out this afternoon. A good friend just got one. Interview date on Oct 12 & 13.

09-18-2021, 05:49 PM

#2682

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Originally Posted by SpringLanding

Wow

If all the 737 LGA hires from the September classes are added, that means the junior LGA 737 pilot from the class in July will be at 75% before getting done with IOE.

yes, but....
it is what I refer to as "hollow seniority" -- while that pilot will have a great many junior to him on the seniority list at the completion on OE, he will still be the junior among all qualified pilots. at least for a month or two.

exactly the same thing happened to me in LAX as a NH. I was 85% in category the day I finished OE. Problem was, no one junior to me was qualified.

09-18-2021, 05:51 PM

#2683

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Originally Posted by Pebbles

Also, not sure what’s up with every class being 737 “D” when CL said in one of his podcast things that NY is the next to combine all “I”… seems to make more sense to train them all now in “I”, but I’m sure it’s all part of a bigger plan I don’t see.

Don't overthink that. AA has been waaaaay behind in all things training. They are more focused on getting people out on the line than they are getting international qual'd. IIRC, the 737 INT division in LGA is relatively new anyway.

09-18-2021, 05:54 PM

#2684

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Originally Posted by flyinag11

Any thoughts which will be the better choice considering: ease of base cover, crashpad availability and accessibility, ease of commuting from DFW, quickest award of DFW transfer?
The LAX Airbus for Sep 22nd class is “international”. I’m assuming that’s not to say it’s only international flying from the LAX airports. Sounds like more exciting flying compared to domestic flying from NYC but I’ve been told most reserve flying out of NYC is either JFK or LGA; whereas LA flying is spread all over and the Uber ride is long and $$$. Trying to do some research before making any decisions. Thanks for any insight!

new hires only have a six month seat lock anyway. you can bid all DFW aircraft right away, and with the movement we have in the course of even the next several months, you will be in good shape. I think the focus for all new hires should be -- what would be the easiest, most sustainable commute to that first base selection. do NOT make your consideration exclusively on "what gets me to XYZ domicile the fastest"

besides, if you already live in DFW, why not go ahead and go to the schoolhouse twice in the first year?

09-19-2021, 07:47 AM

#2685

crusher

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This is true, However, if training is required for you to make the base switch then be prepared to be withheld for up to 12 months after the award. I would expect this with the amount of training available.