FlytheSky

I believe your assumption that we will run out of FOs who have 1000 hours is incorrect. We currently have plenty of FOs who have the 1000 hours, and only got close to "quasi street captains" in 2015 when we were growing by 50% (taking delivery of the 20 AA birds we fly) and simultaneously flowing guys to Delta in addition to normal attrition. Those two things are not likely to repeat themselves (despite how many guys we have leaving for Delta and the DPI for people who were hired before August 2015). I doubt we're in a position right now to accept more flying even if we were offered it due to staffing, and Delta has expressed no interest in going back to a flow of 20/month.

Couple that with management DECREASING CA upgrade rates (albeit slightly) to make sure we have enough FOs on property to keep the place running, I highly doubt we will ever reach the point of "quasi street captains" again. If we do, we will be far from alone in that experience since we're not growing and don't have a flow. Couple that with the fact that with decreased CA upgrades (for now) means that fewer people are starting their "Part 121 PIC" chapter in their career when they're most likely to get hired after reaching "X" number of PIC time. That could potentially slow our CA attrition for a bit in the future (again, since we have no flow and no growth). Of course, that could change as the "pilot shortage" causes carriers Compass pilots want to go to, to lower their standards for what becomes "competitive" (and thereby decreasing the effect that decreasing upgrades now has).

That's not to discourage you from considering coming to Compass. I fully believe we have a great group of people, and if you want west coast bases, we should be on your VERY short list of places to apply (especially since we have the quickest upgrade in LAX, if that's where you've got your eye on being based at).

VIRotate

We had 37 start class in January with a goal of 40. In Feb, it was the mid-20s. We are getting people in class and it will take them awhile to get online. Judging at material I've seen, early summer is when all the junior manning will stop. We should have enough new guys online so that doesn't become a problem.

Good news for new hires is that RSV in LAX for example is 1 month.

PositveRate

To add onto V1’s post, there is no reserves that we’re posted today in LAX.

Fpmx772

Only prob with the number of new hires through the door is only about 60-70% actually get out of the door and onto
The line. Full classes are great but everyone actually passing training is another can of worms right now

yrbroom

Is training really that tough? Or is it a matter of hiring anyone that can get through the interview process without judging their piloting?

Fpmx772

You have to keep in mind that our training was originally designed for pilots with previous 121time. Cpz doesn’t hold your hand through training. For me it was easy because I came from another airline. With that being said, cpz won’t just cut you loose at the first sign of issues with training. We are very good about helping new hires through training that struggle, as long as your show continual progress

yrbroom

As someone hoping to interview and get a class in 3-4 months with minimums, anything I should prepare for beforehand while I have time? Not sure if 500 multi is something that will help in the first place too.

Fpmx772

5hours of multi or 500hrs of multi. It’s all
The same and won’t air a difference since this is a jet and not a prop. The biggest thing most guys/girls struggle with is crm as most have never flown as a crew before. Our training isn’t hard however you have to put in the effort. Once you get here study flows and call outs and know them like the back of your hand!

yrbroom

5 hours SIC ferrying a CL-30! Guess I've got a leg up with the CRM.

Fpmx772

If you decide to come here you will be fine. Like I said, just put in the effort and hit the books through training and you will be fone