scambo1

Just to minimize the good seniority on a crappy jet issue, FADEC is a part of every modern jet engine. FADEC is like saying "xerox machine" when you refer to a copier. FADEC, EEC and ECU are completely interchangeable in the jet engine design world, the term used is generally more dependant on the engine manufacturer than the function of the "black box." I should caveat this with many EECs and ECUs do allow for a certain level of manual override and authority.

georgetg

FTBs post was TIC quoting absurd things heard about Airbii

BTW the 73N EECs are even better, they kick off-line when the PSEU system (that locks the overwing doors) fails... who decided to connect those two systems?

Cheers
George

"Happy to fly *any* plane based in LA"

Bill Lumberg

It doesn't pay as much as the 73N, requires a long training period at Natco, and I see many people currently commuting to DTW bidding ATL if it is closer to their home. Same with the A330. A lot of A330 pilots live in FLA and do the one monthly commute to DTW to start and end a 12 day trip. I would think ATL would get very senior on those two planes, with DTW opening up.

forgot to bid

The irony is great isn't it?

Maybe the guy is an 88 guy but we know as 88 guys not to throw stones since we do live in a glass house... more like the crystal cathedral... blessed by God.

But he was a Captain so you'd think he'd been around.

scambo1

I was just adding to the douchification (derivative of the french word for shower) of APC

Michael70776

That is the question. My gut is the addition of the 320 will not mean a drawdown of 737 or 88 flying.

forgot to bid

DTW 330 could get more junior... or get more senior... or stay the same with fewer seats. Basically, a crap shoot there.

But I agree ATL will be super senior but it might not be because of FL commuters. I think if ATL 330 opens and the pent up demand following the 7ER transformation and 764 slaughter in Peachtree City and Dallas for a strict international category will attract a lot of seniority to it not to mention 330 guys already on the plane who chase it in either base.

As to commuters, if you live in MCO is it worth it to bid ATL and lose seniority to save an hour on your commute? If you live in JAX, maybe. But if you only do it once and a half times a month, probably not. Being closer helps really only if you're driving and not if you're hell bent on taking the last flight that lands with 30 minutes left before show. Of course there are guys who live in SAV that off mainline commute to 7ER NYC when ATL is a relatively short drive but they could only hold the 88.

I think commuters will go to the path of least resistance to the highest QOL and to me, it's DTW. Put it this way, I know ATL based and ATL residing pilots who are ready to bid off the 737 and go to DTW and fly the 320. Fly 3 5-days a month for 80+ hours beats the snot out of flying every day on reserve on super unproductive trips.

As to the 320, still curious as to whether its replacing mainline equipment in ATL or adding to it and pooping out RJs?

forgot to bid

I have a feeling that's the case. But I bet if it is the base will start very small.

acl65pilot

Look at the amount of flying the 320 and 330 do out of ATL. Go take the time to look at the bid packages, and see how many rotations DH to and from ATL. Take the DH's out and you have ATL rotations.

acl65pilot

There are a few very senior FO's on the 88 that have stated they would bid the right seat of it, if it arrived. All flew the Fluff (-200) and swore they did would not bid that again, so this gives them an opportunity to do different flying.