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05-12-2017, 09:09 AM

#141

MKUltra

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Originally Posted by CaptYoda

If you have been a previous FAR 121 Captain (especially on the same aircraft) then it should be enough time. But everyone operates on their own pace and I think it's up to the individual to know when they are ready to take up the challenge.

What he said... much more elegantly than I.

05-12-2017, 09:54 AM

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The only way one is upgrading in 6 months is to have previous airline experience. As slow as our training department is, a new hire is not even in sims at the 6 month mark!!! Still have to get 1,000 121 hours!

05-12-2017, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MKUltra

I'm sorry I'm not familiar with the acronyms. I will say this upgrade isn't easy. If you have airline experience already it still isn't easy because our sop may be very different.

If you come from a 145 operator should be and is doable..

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05-12-2017, 04:19 PM

#144

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Originally Posted by tattooguy21

For those of you that are prior CPTs, do you feel that 6 months gives you the appropriate time and experience to take the job?

I ask because as a military flyer, 6 months to PC of an aircraft is f'n crazy.

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Think of it like you just left the 82d and show up to the 101st, not your initial PC ride. As others have said, prior 121 and same airframe is the best scenario. With that, you're essentially learning a new FOM and nuances of the particular company. Just like you would have to learn the 101 ASOP/TACSOP - 95-1 and the -10 don't change.

BTW, 121 CPTs are CAs

05-13-2017, 06:20 AM

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The FAA says you need 2,500 hours of TT and 1,000 hours 121 time to upgrade. No mention of time in type. The majority of the 145 initial cadre had 0 time in type. We still get lots of guys with 0 jet time transfer from Dash CA/FO to Jet CA and most guys can do it. With that said, it's helpful to have SIC time in type so when you upgrade to CA you know what the FO is suppose to be doing.

It's actually a good problem to have, most guys have the exact opposite problem - ready to upgrade but can't because upgrade times are loooong.

05-13-2017, 06:37 AM

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Just heard, 140s put on hold indefinitely by AA. Plan is 31 145s on property by year end, many more to follow. Canadian destinations (YYZ, YUL, a couple others) start in the next few months.

05-13-2017, 09:13 AM

#147

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Originally Posted by BSOuthisplace

Just heard, 140s put on hold indefinitely by AA. Plan is 31 145s on property by year end, many more to follow. Canadian destinations (YYZ, YUL, a couple others) start in the next few months.

Wonder what pushed this decision..