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03-22-2018, 09:13 AM

#41

Raidr17

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Originally Posted by e6bpilot

So can I bid into OAK or LA and get ETOPS trained, bid back to my normal base and then poach Hawaii trips from my couch in OKC?
I need to read this contract thing that we agreed to.

Sect 9.e Vacancy Locks.

The way I read it it’s a seat lock for sure, and locked to bases with EBGs (LAX and OAK). You can be involuntarily displaced.

So to answer your question no unless you’re going to commute to LAX/OAK from OKC.

Last edited by Raidr17; 03-22-2018 at 09:16 AM. Reason: Answer question

03-22-2018, 09:14 AM

#42

Lugar

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Originally Posted by at6d

I thought I read something about a seatlock (base lock?) for a term after bidding an ETOPS bid group?

Will look into it.

Six months.

03-22-2018, 09:15 AM

#43

Lugar

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Originally Posted by RJSAviator76

Interisland Hawaii has traditionally been a two airline market. With Aloha’s demise, Hawaiian has had a virtual monopoly and they’ve been gouging people there.

Sorry, but I don’t see $50-80 with advanced notice each way as “gouging”

03-25-2018, 12:19 PM

#44

WestCoastHercs

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Originally Posted by Raidr17

I was at recurrent three weeks ago and CD talked to us. Growing pilots from 100 (50/50) to 500 (250/250) by late spring 2019. Everyone in LAX ETOPS trained along with 1/3rd of OAK. OAK ETOPS was required for line building to incorporate the inter island flying.

That’s the gouge I was looking for!
What’s the deal going to be for the ETOPS qual?

03-25-2018, 01:08 PM

#45

e6bpilot

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Originally Posted by Raidr17

Depends on what my seniority would be there. There are multiple nonstops to LA from OKC every day. If I can give away my trips and only fly 1-2 trips a month from there then the juice may be worth the squeeze. I have a feeling that until it sees some real growth it is going to be senior.

03-25-2018, 01:24 PM

#46

Bwipilot

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Originally Posted by WestCoastHercs

That’s the gouge I was looking for!
What’s the deal going to be for the ETOPS qual?

I'm guessing it'll be a 2 hr on line training class showing where the ETP will be on the release, whether to run the APU to the ETP, and how to turn around for problem prior to ETP or insufficient fuel.

Does that make me qualified?

03-25-2018, 06:22 PM

#47

ROFF

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WestCoastHercs

What’s the deal going to be for the ETOPS qual?

Training complete!

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03-26-2018, 06:33 AM

#48

flyguy81

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Originally Posted by Bwipilot

2-4 days in DAL doing “stuff”

03-26-2018, 01:01 PM

#49

FlyGirl727

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Etops

I'm guessing if the Mil Jet Jocks are building the ETOPS program, it will depart SoCal, refuel over Guam, land in Brisbane Australia for a debrief. Then ask Quantas if they wouldn't mind letting us follow them in close formation until we can request direct Hawaii.

03-26-2018, 07:16 PM

#50

Typhoondiver

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That was a good laugh!

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Originally Posted by FlyGirl727

As a previous mil guy I am hoping they have some ETOPS certified chairs in Dallas. I need adequate equipment for my chairflying of the route, and frequency changes.
Disclaimer: I do recognize that there is a little more to ETOPS flying.