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10-03-2014, 06:29 AM
#2841
Bus Driver
Joined APC: Oct 2013
Posts: 278
Starting A320 training today as a new hire. Your fate lies in the last 4 of your SSN (higher=better), and each class drop is different. We were very lucky and had 14 non-88/717 planes in our drop, out of 30. But 3 years from now... who knows? We could all be dead from Ebola by then. Or zombies.
10-03-2014, 07:04 AM
#2842
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2014
Posts: 342
Just joined APC, and I'm still a long way out from applying (a little more than 3 yrs remaining on AD).
But in starting to think through the details, I became curious - do any new hires at DAL go right to 73/75/A3 series, or should one count on putting in time on the MDs/717s?
Can anyone who has recently started training share their experience? TIA.
But in starting to think through the details, I became curious - do any new hires at DAL go right to 73/75/A3 series, or should one count on putting in time on the MDs/717s?
Can anyone who has recently started training share their experience? TIA.
10-03-2014, 07:38 AM
#2843
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2009
Position: On The Jumpseat
Posts: 248
Congrats! I heard a friend also got called for that class. He interviewed on 2 Sep, so it looks like its still trending about 2 months out for now.
I am a CJO the week of 9-11 Sep. At this point I am guessing all calls have gone out for the 3 Nov class. Regardless, I am hopeful that I might be in the next class, which is projected for 17 Nov.
Anyone else get called beyond a 2 Sep interview date for a class?
I am a CJO the week of 9-11 Sep. At this point I am guessing all calls have gone out for the 3 Nov class. Regardless, I am hopeful that I might be in the next class, which is projected for 17 Nov.
Anyone else get called beyond a 2 Sep interview date for a class?
10-03-2014, 09:32 AM
#2844
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2014
Position: Recovering OBOGS addict
Posts: 385
Thanks gents, good stuff. Had a mix of timing fortune and misfortune during the career, and I understand the role fate plays.
Yeah... counting my blessings there. If that ROE doesn't change, I would potentially be in good shape (last four is in mid 9000s). 
Wow. Would have never have guessed that was possible. Hopefully he's happy with that!
Out of curiosity, how much time as a new hire do you have to make your choice once the drop occurs? Because each aircraft/base pairing has its own pros & cons WRT QOL, upgrade potential, etc., I imagine no one wants to make a snap decision. LOTS to consider. Of course, low man has the easiest choice...
Wow. Would have never have guessed that was possible. Hopefully he's happy with that!
Out of curiosity, how much time as a new hire do you have to make your choice once the drop occurs? Because each aircraft/base pairing has its own pros & cons WRT QOL, upgrade potential, etc., I imagine no one wants to make a snap decision. LOTS to consider. Of course, low man has the easiest choice...
10-03-2014, 09:40 AM
#2845
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,058
Out of curiosity, how much time as a new hire do you have to make your choice once the drop occurs? Because each aircraft/base pairing has its own pros & cons WRT QOL, upgrade potential, etc., I imagine no one wants to make a snap decision. LOTS to consider. Of course, low man has the easiest choice...
You'll need to have your wish list in mind before you show up having already weighed the pros and cons.
10-03-2014, 10:12 AM
#2846
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 264
10-03-2014, 10:37 AM
#2847
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2013
Position: 7ERA
Posts: 956
Correct, at least partially. Newhires are getting the 7ER category which includes the 757-200, 757-300, 767-300 and 767-300ER. The 757 is not a widebody aircraft. The 767 is.
10-03-2014, 12:00 PM
#2848
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,058
10-04-2014, 08:38 AM
#2850
Doesn't Get Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,598
That is because you are never made "whole" for accepting the call. I had a friend who owned a software business and sat on a jury for almost a month. He lost tens of thousands of dollars from clients that he could not service the month he was gone and got paid like $15/day. He was treated like crap during the whole process and said he would do anything he could to get out if ever called again.
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