hslightnin

Ealier this year the D8 have a pretty good backlog and i asked to DO if they were going to cx a class to get it back in shape. He said its worth paying someone to sit at home just to get them on property.

I dont see this backlog affecting classes going forward, but you all should expect a pretty good paid vacation albeit 75hrs @ $36

We still need 20+ ERJ pilots a month to keep up with deliveries.

nkm06

Anyone on here listen to the chief pilot call yesterday? Can someone share what was discussed on the call, I was on a flight at that time.

Jimbobcooter

It was pretty much all CPP question and answer time with CP and recruiting. Other than that, EFB question, seat lock question, and that's about all I can remember....nothing exciting.

No Lies

CPP. 10 pilots headed to UA per quarter next year if we have that many that have the hours. If you fail the Hogan or the interview, you can take the Hogan again 1 year after the failure and start the process over. You can get hired outside of the CPP. If you fail the interview outside of the CPP, it will not count against the CPP opportunity. UA dropped the number of new hires expected for next year, but it will not change the 40 spots for C5 pilots.

EFB. C5 hired someone from UA to oversee the IT for our company a couple of weeks ago. They are getting the ground work done on other systems that will lay the foundation for the EFB.

PilotGuy77

Sweet!! Happy thanksgiving to all!


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Saucy Dingo

Hello, I'm a 121 FO looking seriously at a lateral move to Commutair because of the movement and their relationship with United. I also have over 1000 jet sic and am hoping to upgrade as soon as I can. I can drive to either base.

Just wondering if the indoc is backed up or just sims? I'm looking at coming on board as early as mid-late December if they have classes available. Hopefully not too late to catch the wave.

Not a deal-breaker, but from reading it seems like my chances for the ERJ are about 70/30. But I guess if I am eligible for upgrade I can switch to ERJ CA even if I initially get assigned Dash FO in training?

I've met a few of you, seems like a nice group. If anyone can tell me more about the company/lines/QOL, I'd greatly appreciate it.

No Lies

Indoc is as soon as you can get the paperwork to them. The classes have a couple of extra spots, but they are close to being full each month. Right now they start a class at the beginning of each month. You might have to wait until the first week of Jan. if you will not be ready until mid Dec. They will be changing to two classes a month in the near future. Once you are in class, you get paid 75 hours a month.

They are working on getting more sim instructors and getting people online faster. It's just a slow process for the next few months.

If you get assigned the dash fo spot, you will be able to upgrade to any equipment.

Jimbobcooter

How old are you? Bids for aircraft assignment are based on date of birth in your new hire class, so the older, the better. It seems that most people are getting what they want, with a few exceptions. It's all based on company needs. On the last CP call he gave some examples of people wanting the Dash but were awarded the erj. Company worked with them, and were able to accommodate their request. I'm sure it's not a normal thing, but I think it shows that the company is willing to work with you as much as they can. With that being said, it's never 100% that you're going to get what you want, but I would venture to say that it's likely.

Getting in now is a great time, movement is still great, the CPP is up and going, and airplanes are being delivered with options for more. The downsides right now are typical growing pains.....not enough crews, lots of scheduling issues, long backlogs in the training loop, etc. I think in time, this will all start to get better, but it could be a while. Reserve rules at C5 are lacking to say the least, but again, getting in now would position you to move pretty quick.

PilotGuy77

Also don't forget. Amazing people. I am always impressed how nice people are and how they work with you.


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Saucy Dingo

Thanks a lot for the info guys, sounds like a nice place to work. I like to give a couple weeks notice so maybe I'll see if they can squeeze me into the January class.