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11-05-2014, 01:36 PM

#3041

maddogmax

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Joined APC: Feb 2006

Posts: 1,242

Quote:

Originally Posted by gloopy

What's the best SSN to have if someone wants to fly the A350 and get every holiday off?

9999 and be number 1 on the seniority list!

11-05-2014, 05:18 PM

#3042

Moondog

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Joined APC: Jun 2007

Posts: 558

Do I have time to get an new SSN before Dec class?!?! Think age is a better way but I am just glad to be here!!!!!!

11-05-2014, 06:03 PM

#3043

Justdoinmyjob

Looking for a laugh

Joined APC: Feb 2008

Posts: 4,099

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moondog

Do I have time to get an new SSN before Dec class?!?! Think age is a better way but I am just glad to be here!!!!!!

It used to be by age but was changed after 2001 because some people thought that was age discrimination.

11-05-2014, 07:14 PM

#3044

Timbo

Runs with scissors

Joined APC: Dec 2009

Position: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .

Posts: 7,753

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justdoinmyjob

It used to be by age but was changed after 2001 because some people thought that was age discrimination.

Because it WAS age discrimination, back when our retirement plan was based on being over age 50 to collect.

Now that it's a 401K plan, well, who cares?

Our retirement plan should only be based on years of service, not age AND years of service.

11-05-2014, 07:26 PM

#3045

Timbo

Runs with scissors

Joined APC: Dec 2009

Position: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .

Posts: 7,753

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomgoodman

Flew the DC-9 first, then the MD-88. It was like having your oxcart retrofitted with television.

I flew the DC9 as copilot, then the 727, then the 757, then my first Capt. gig was the MD88. In the sim I was swearing up a blue streak at the FMS, MCP, EFIS, lame Auto throttles.

"What a piece of Crap! I can't believe the FAA certified this POS!!" when the IP tapped me on the shoulder and asked, "You're coming off the 757, right?"

I answered, "Yeah, why?"

He said, "Because the guys coming off the DC 9 say, 'Wow, this is NEET!' but all the 757 guys sound like YOU!"

11-07-2014, 03:51 AM

#3046

BAT 21

On Reserve

Joined APC: Jun 2014

Posts: 18

MSP or DTW aircraft to bid

I have not heard much about getting to MSP and what aircraft to bid to get to MSP soonest. Would someone enlighten me, please?

For DTW, 717 was listed below as the most junior. What's second?

Thanks.

Bat

11-07-2014, 04:35 AM

#3047

Trip7

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Joined APC: Dec 2007

Posts: 5,657

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAT 21

MD88 will get you MSP soonest by far.

11-07-2014, 06:00 AM

#3048

Sputnik

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Joined APC: Mar 2007

Position: Petting Zoo

Posts: 2,108

"Soonest" seems to be a relative thing. If I'm reading correctly, most jr is a Jan 14 hire, and there have been a few hundred MSP flows hired since then. Looks more sr than both LAX and SLC

11-07-2014, 06:22 AM

#3049

Nortex

On Reserve

Joined APC: Oct 2014

Posts: 18

Any updated time frame on how "soon" a new hire could hold a line on the 73, or 320? I'm assuming as with most categories it would be quicker from east coast to west, but any timeframe guesstimates with all this hiring?

Thanks

11-07-2014, 09:13 AM

#3050

Flying Elvis

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Joined APC: Mar 2013

Position: Utah Chapter

Posts: 391

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nortex

I put together a list of new hire categories here, ranked in order of seniority (most junior first):

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ma...ml#post1753365

Norm is roughly 20% of a category is on reserve, so once you hit 80% seniority you can somewhat reliably hold a line.