Southwest Hiring 2019
07-07-2019, 10:07 PM
#522
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Position: 121 Right Seat
Posts: 49
This could take awhile
Settle in boys - we could be here awhile:
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.engadget.com/amp/2019/07/07/eu-demands-737-max-autopilot-changes/
The additional concern could lead to a significant delay for any fixes. Bloomberg had already heard that a fix for previous concerns would take up to three months. A correction to autopilot might add to that wait, and that's assuming government bodies are satisfied with the changes once they're ready. There's a real chance that the 737 Max won't fly again for a long while.
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.engadget.com/amp/2019/07/07/eu-demands-737-max-autopilot-changes/
07-07-2019, 11:24 PM
#523
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Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: 767 FO
Posts: 396
Settle in boys - we could be here awhile:
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.eng...pilot-changes/
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.eng...pilot-changes/
I think you’re right. It’s been interesting to read up on what the hardware/software people are saying about the MAX. It still uses the
AM2900 microprocessor from the 1970s. Supposedly the software upgrades being discussed might require a hardware upgrade as well, which requires a recertification of the aircraft and will add a minimum of 12 months additional delay.
https://en.wikichip.org/w/images/c/c...%281979%29.pdf
07-08-2019, 03:40 AM
#524
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Joined APC: Jun 2010
Position: DOWNGRADE COMPLETE: Thanks Gary. Thanks SWAPA.
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Hopefully this will motivate the Company to place a large order for A220-300s, although any new aircraft deliveries will take a while anyway. We’re screwed. Enjoy the pay cut.
07-08-2019, 06:30 AM
#525
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07-08-2019, 07:22 AM
#527
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: Boeing 737
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In addition to the fact that an entirely new training program will have to be developed from the ground up. Manuals rewritten. Ops specs amended. Instructors and initial cadre pilots. Additional type added to CWA. That’s all going to take a while.
I still fear they’re going to buy Spirit or Frontier for turnkey access to their Airbus fleet.
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07-08-2019, 07:42 AM
#528
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07-08-2019, 08:18 AM
#529
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In addition to the fact that an entirely new training program will have to be developed from the ground up. Manuals rewritten. Ops specs amended. Instructors and initial cadre pilots. Additional type added to CWA. That’s all going to take a while.
I still fear they’re going to buy Spirit or Frontier for turnkey access to their Airbus fleet.
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I still fear they’re going to buy Spirit or Frontier for turnkey access to their Airbus fleet.
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