Originally Posted by PedroPat

Well, we are hiring guys who will be in the right seat for a very short time. I met the last class at the company welcome aboard party a week ago. All had either lots of Airbus time or other heavy time. Four from USAirways two from AA, one from USA 3000 and one guy who was a 747-400 captain for the last ten years at EVA.

Anybody that does not have a Airbus type rating will be typed with no training bond or any other strings attached.

I think we are up to about 90 pilots so far. I expect another hundred over the next twelve months but that's just my guess.

There are no other duties required so most guys have been sitting around on guarantee. Most of us have just requaled in the sim to be ready for the launch. Since I'm local I've been helping out with engine runups, the CASS system, and all around company party helper.

BTW: The company pays for your uniform, gives you a very cool computer flight bag and suitcase. Best of all....NO REVISIONS, we have the Class II EFB which includes the A/C manuals, performance and W+B.


Hope this helps


PedroPat

Originally Posted by Eric Stratton

planes aren't the issues. it's the crap pay that's going along with these airlines.

Originally Posted by Aviatormar

Of course planes are not the only issue with this type of employer, but to see thier aircraft sitting there still makes my heart glow