Fleet Comparisons
01-14-2023, 12:24 PM
#21
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This ^^^^
Corollary: What was true 6 months ago let alone 6 years ago is no longer true. There is not reliable information about what X choice will likely mean to your life 12 months hence.
But... if you bid 737/A320 and want to move to something bigger you can. If you bid 777 or 787 you're staying there two years.
Corollary: What was true 6 months ago let alone 6 years ago is no longer true. There is not reliable information about what X choice will likely mean to your life 12 months hence.
But... if you bid 737/A320 and want to move to something bigger you can. If you bid 777 or 787 you're staying there two years.
What do you want to know about 756 EWR flying? It’s in my opinion some of the best flying in the system……. It’s all Europe with some domestic and trans cons mixed in. Because it’s EWR, if you commute to reserve up there. It will hurt, you will see short call conversions unless you aggressive pick up trips.
The 321XLRs and NEOs will change things. As will the increasing 787s. These deliveries will have the most profound effect on the 75/6 fleet.
01-14-2023, 12:40 PM
#23
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Before any new hire gets gung-ho about the 75/6 fleet, consider the corollary of the first statement. What's true now and what was true in the past will not be true 12 to 36 months in the future...
The 321XLRs and NEOs will change things. As will the increasing 787s. These deliveries will have the most profound effect on the 75/6 fleet.
The 321XLRs and NEOs will change things. As will the increasing 787s. These deliveries will have the most profound effect on the 75/6 fleet.
So 2 years. Then 756 folks will need to start looking to make moves.
01-14-2023, 09:07 PM
#24
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Hi everyone,
Gathering information about QOL in California, as a "new hire". I see the possible assignment of 737 LAX or SFO.
I'll be move to base, period.
Any big difference between these bases? ( type of flying/destinations, movement of seniority, cost of living, traffic to work, etc)
I will probably try to rent a place within 45"/1:15' driving time from the airport.
A friend is telling me that SFO is a big base for the 737, moving fast...and LAX is stagnant? Is SFO probably the best base to be a "line holder" during your first year?
Thank you!!!
Tangalanga
Gathering information about QOL in California, as a "new hire". I see the possible assignment of 737 LAX or SFO.
I'll be move to base, period.
Any big difference between these bases? ( type of flying/destinations, movement of seniority, cost of living, traffic to work, etc)
I will probably try to rent a place within 45"/1:15' driving time from the airport.
A friend is telling me that SFO is a big base for the 737, moving fast...and LAX is stagnant? Is SFO probably the best base to be a "line holder" during your first year?
Thank you!!!
Tangalanga
01-15-2023, 05:07 AM
#26
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Joined APC: May 2019
Posts: 70
I'm thinking that making the effort ( residing in an expensive area) the first year can be beneficial on the long term or near future (seniority progression and everything that comes with it mostly)
I gatter for what you say that there is not much difference between LAX and SFO?
Thanks
Tangalanga
01-15-2023, 05:17 AM
#27
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Denver is crazy senior on 787, a base trade could help but I wouldn’t gamble that. Best bet is bid 737/320 then bid 787 in Denver when you can. Another route is bid 787 , hope for base trade and after a year bid 787 instructor, but wouldn’t recommend that over route 1. The plane will always be there.
01-15-2023, 05:37 AM
#28
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Denver is crazy senior on 787, a base trade could help but I wouldn’t gamble that. Best bet is bid 737/320 then bid 787 in Denver when you can. Another route is bid 787 , hope for base trade and after a year bid 787 instructor, but wouldn’t recommend that over route 1. The plane will always be there.
01-15-2023, 05:40 AM
#29
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No need to be on the 787 fleet to apply (not bid) to be an instructor. Very common for people wanting to work at TK to apply to every single opening on every fleet. If another fleet likes you, they will get you trained and consolidated before starting the instructor syllabus.
01-15-2023, 05:46 AM
#30
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No need to be on the 787 fleet to apply (not bid) to be an instructor. Very common for people wanting to work at TK to apply to every single opening on every fleet. If another fleet likes you, they will get you trained and consolidated before starting the instructor syllabus.
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