x95griffin

In the Feb 1st class they told us that they were planning on opening MEM and DTW bases at the same time in April.

Starting Over

On this site it says April for both new bases and MEM will get 3 planes. I hope that is right. Mem is a 1hr ride to work for me.

DrPepper

Did the Feb 1st class get MSP or DTW

x95griffin

Everybody is MSP. There will probably be a base award sometime in March.

matlok

When you have your type ride, does that suffice as your ATP ride as well? (I'm just a Comm/Multi now) Is the type for just a 175, or 170/175/190/195?

mike51135

Yes, but you will have to do a couple extra items if you don't already have your ATP.

All 4. One ride covers all...technically, the certificate says 170/190.

matlok

Thanks Mike!

No I don't have mine yet - so show up with written results in hand... what are the "extra items" to do?

mike51135

Not much, just a few extra questions on the oral and I think 1 extra approach maybe. Also need to bring your logbooks to verify you have min ATP time.

XtremeF150

I am still hearing everyone is going to MSP and the seniority list is still showing everyone in MSP.....BUT we did recieve an email a couple days ago to update our standing bids and it has BOTH MEM and DTW on the list. With this info in hand I would have to guess that the estimates of both bases opening in April are correct. Also the CP message says they are going to be very short on CA's later this month with the next airframe hitting property.

I think they are ramping things up just a little to cover the estimated 5 a/c leaving MSP...2 for DTW and 3 for MEM...These are only the rumors and info I felt I could ascertain from reading the recent emails.


On another note we have had a very small amount of attrition over the past 6 months. I started last june and have moved up 5 numbers on our global lists since that time. Not much, but considering the small # of pilots in front of me the math works out to 10% since June. I guess 10% in 8 months isn't too bad.

XtremeF150

I am really wondering which way MEM will go for FO's I know it will definately be the junior CA base...I am hoping to be # 1 there ...but I have heard a few FO's saying they Wanted MEM so I am starting to wonder if MEM will go more senior than DTW for the FO's. Time will tell.