2023 Hiring/Basic Indoc
12-28-2022, 11:58 AM
#71
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Fedex has very few Pratt MDs, vast majority are GE, so they don’t have as big as an issue as UPS which has more Pratts than GE. Pratt engines require very expensive overhauls as opposed to GE, by the end of 2023 if I understand correctly.
12-28-2022, 12:06 PM
#72
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12-28-2022, 12:22 PM
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Yes, they are paid for. But that doesn't change the fact of $13m per engine cost fix. No one is going to drop $40m into an old aging 5m airframe. Plus, no tax benefit anymore. New build lets the company straight line depreceiate against earnings. Huge Tax benefits with replacing. The rumor of a cheaper fix, is just rumor. And I doubt the FAA would be onboard.
12-28-2022, 12:36 PM
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According to a higher up maintenance guy at Brown, it’s a specific section of the engine that’s timing out. Up until recently there was a single company that was doing the applicable replacement part(s?), primarily for the military, but worked with MD operators as well which kept costs down. Current special order place raping the few customers needing to pay (ie 5X), but as posted, a much cheaper option may soon be available.
12-28-2022, 12:43 PM
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12-28-2022, 02:27 PM
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Yes, they are paid for. But that doesn't change the fact of $13m per engine cost fix. No one is going to drop $40m into an old aging 5m airframe. Plus, no tax benefit anymore. New build lets the company straight line depreceiate against earnings. Huge Tax benefits with replacing. The rumor of a cheaper fix, is just rumor. And I doubt the FAA would be onboard.
01-24-2023, 04:54 PM
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Just curious what the junior captain (DOH) per fleet is? The folks that have already trained. I’ve heard it can be up to two years (?) to train once awarded. Im just curious about most junior that are actually on the list flying.
01-24-2023, 05:01 PM
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01-24-2023, 05:24 PM
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Most junior 757 captain - Winter of 2021
Most junior MEM MD captain - Spring of '19
MEM 76 - Winter of '19
MEM77 plug is a 5 million seniority number....I believe that is around 5ish years on property...someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Last edited by Kenny Powers; 01-24-2023 at 05:39 PM.
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