DAL Career progression question
03-12-2008, 09:27 AM
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Would either of you reccommend this over int.'l flying at NJI in the GIV/V/550?
How long do you think it would take for a new hire to even look at the possibility of getting reserve on the 777-200LR?
Also, are you saying that there are a lot who are not moving to captain simply to keep a good schedule and a fair amount of time at home?
03-12-2008, 09:30 AM
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If you don't have those qualifications...it could be quite a challenge to get them. I know several guys with all of the above but still can't get a call.
03-12-2008, 10:58 AM
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03-12-2008, 11:01 AM
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Thanks for your response. It's not really about the money, it is just something I would be interested in doing. I do live near ATL, however, and I think there are a good many international flights that leave out of there. What year were you hired, if you don't mind me asking?
03-12-2008, 12:41 PM
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If you have the Gulfstream time and ratings--and know someone who can get you hired at NJI--it would be a no-brainer.
If you don't have those qualifications...it could be quite a challenge to get them. I know several guys with all of the above but still can't get a call.
If you don't have those qualifications...it could be quite a challenge to get them. I know several guys with all of the above but still can't get a call.
Not sure this is the case anymore. Maybe some of the EJI guys can explain it better, but I think they are not hiring into the Gulfstreams anymore - you have to work your way up the seniority list. If this is in fact the case he could be a 777 Co-pilot sooner. I have a friend who is a Co-pilot on the G-5 and his upgrade prospects don't look so good.
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03-12-2008, 12:58 PM
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I think it will take at least a couple of years to hold the 777. And that will be the bottom on the category in NYC. Also, there is no seperate category for the 777LR. There is just the 777 category.
Yes, we have a lot of pilots who choose to stay a senior FO for the quality of life. Probably half of the ER copilots are senior enough to be captain somewhere. More than that on the 765 and 777.
03-12-2008, 02:27 PM
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I think it will take at least a couple of years to hold the 777. And that will be the bottom on the category in NYC. Also, there is no seperate category for the 777LR. There is just the 777 category.
Yes, we have a lot of pilots who choose to stay a senior FO for the quality of life. Probably half of the ER copilots are senior enough to be captain somewhere. More than that on the 765 and 777.
Yes, we have a lot of pilots who choose to stay a senior FO for the quality of life. Probably half of the ER copilots are senior enough to be captain somewhere. More than that on the 765 and 777.
03-12-2008, 04:51 PM
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03-13-2008, 03:49 AM
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Trips range from a three day out and back to a six day. The six day generally has at least four crossings in it.
Some of the out and backs have long sits. IE two days or more.
Typical line would be whatever bring yo up to ALV.(Average Line Value) This is about 70-79 hrs a month depending on the time of year.
Junior line holders are getting two three days with a six day. Basically it is all commutable. Not bad, but the only place you could possibly be international and hold a line is NYC. ATL and LAX will be years away.
Some of the out and backs have long sits. IE two days or more.
Typical line would be whatever bring yo up to ALV.(Average Line Value) This is about 70-79 hrs a month depending on the time of year.
Junior line holders are getting two three days with a six day. Basically it is all commutable. Not bad, but the only place you could possibly be international and hold a line is NYC. ATL and LAX will be years away.
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