dreadFOroberts

I think it's not so much a stupid argument as it is mis-applied. The 220 is definitely not as physically comfortable as the 320 and yeah - lots of flat screens don't help you fly it better or make it a better airplane. That's just silly.

There are some positives with some of the newer tech though; the screen layout/system does give you some flexibilty in your systems/comms layout, and they are (I'm told) relatively easy/cheap to swap out if required. Flying to LPV mins is a nice option to have in the tool kit, too. The ECL system is pretty nice for trapping errors, and it really does cut down a lot of workload. It pressurizes really well, which feels less fatiguing. It sips fuel and if they ever decide to put a Mint-like section on board, I think it'll be a really nice compliment to the 320 fleet.

It's definitely got its quirks, but we seem to be getting better at dealing with them as the knowledge sinks in. The company has made a lot of progress with learning how to operate and fly it, and I think it could have a bright future here.

nuball5

Ive been on the 220 more than most, and I can count on a couple fingers where I’ve had a long MX delay. These days it’s few and far between. They’ve done a good job working through the teething issues.


I’m glad the POS narrative is still alive though. It’s really the only way most pilots can have a 30% seniority bump over the A320 with just giving up 4-5% pay….at least for now.

nuball5

East of the Mississippi vs. east of the Mississippi?

avi8orco

pretty sure a dose of reality is coming for a number of those pilots with that idea in about 4 days…

nuball5

Well if a lot of people “think” that bidding the 220 is asking for a gate return for MX every other leg, that dose of reality will only last until the August system bid.

Nemack

any class in June?

mcruz00792

I originally had a class for July 10th and it just got pushed to August 21st. Anyone has an idea of whats going on in the training dept?

Willfly4

same boat as you, class July 23rd pushed to August 21st

FLAPvsFLAPS

All classes paused until August, then will have two classes per month for the rest of the year. Only 1 class in August.

As for "why?", I would presume to let the dust settle and numbers to arrange themselves after the displacement bid that just occurred, in addition to the fact that the A220 has an IOE wait time of around 1 to 1.5 months (and growing). Summer is historically not the best for hiring, most airlines slow hiring around this time every year. With hiring being slow at the big 3, attrition here is also slow, and we're really only hiring for attrition. Things will pick back up in the Fall.

Nemack

if you guys don't mind me asking, how many and what type hours you guys had when you interviewed?
I was wondering if I had any chances with no CR failure and 2000 total 500 sic 121 currently at a regional