New Hire Classes and Drops
10-13-2019, 10:36 AM
#881
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If you want Europe flying - EWR 756 is readily available to new hires. If it's not offered in an initial class drop, its easily attainable as it is trending junior. 777 SFO is practically going to new hires but not sure if that trend will spread to EWR. Seat lock only prevents lateral bids or bidding "down". If you pick 756 - you can't go DOWN to a 737/320 for 2 years. If you get 737 you can't go laterally to 320 for 2 years etc. Nothing prevents a new hire from going to 737 training and then immediately going to 756 training and if the opportunity were available - straight to 777 training. I haven't personally seen that yet but its not uncommon to hear of someone getting 737 EWR and then moving over to 756 DCA in their first year.
10-14-2019, 05:46 PM
#882
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Seems like a decent place to drop this question:
I am in a new-hire class on 29 October, my FAA Class I also happens to expire in October. Do I need another physical as an FO or can I let it go another 6 months (believe the Class I reverts to a Class II)?
Thanks.
I am in a new-hire class on 29 October, my FAA Class I also happens to expire in October. Do I need another physical as an FO or can I let it go another 6 months (believe the Class I reverts to a Class II)?
Thanks.
10-14-2019, 06:02 PM
#884
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First, congrats. Now go get a medical. You'll need it for your ride anyway. Not sure if you need it on day one. Stretching pennies might be prudent in some instances. This isn't one of them.
10-14-2019, 06:22 PM
#885
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10-14-2019, 07:17 PM
#886
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United FOM requires all pilots to maintain class I medical. If you are under 40 it’s good for a year, over 40 , six months
10-16-2019, 08:40 AM
#888
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10-16-2019, 09:09 AM
#889
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Had the "anonymous internet" come back with "probably not a big deal to show up without a Class I" and "don't see a problem showing up without it", would you have taken that course of action?
10-16-2019, 01:01 PM
#890
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You are saying FO’s also have to get NEW medical every six months? If that is the case, then United must be the only airline that requires PIC standards for SIC’s (all airlines require full First Class for relief pilot operations). Yes, most if not all Legacies require First Class, but all allow lapse to 12 months.
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