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01-03-2015, 07:59 AM

#301

Airhoss

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jsled

For what it's worth...C33 meeting last month it was said that the 737 and 76T are safe thru summer...the A-320 on the other hand, MIGHT see another bump before summer. Specifically DEN A320 CAP.

Sled

Look out Jr 737capts in DEN.....

01-03-2015, 08:03 AM

#302

oldmako

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I'd like to access some of that Hawaii flying too. Last time I saw OGG was 2006 or 7.

01-03-2015, 08:57 AM

#303

sleeves

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Originally Posted by NFLUALNFL

Welcome aboard! Are you defining "extra long time" on reserve in terms of months? If you want any genuine advice, you might want to change the tone of your question. Not a slam or a whine, just a reminder of where some of us have been. Cheers.

The guy is just looking for insight going forward. Not sure how else he is gonna ask that question. You might lighten up a little.

01-03-2015, 09:01 AM

#304

NFLUALNFL

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Originally Posted by sleeves

The guy is just looking for insight going forward. Not sure how else he is gonna ask that question. You might lighten up a little.

Noted. Strictly fatalistic, not a whine or slam on him (as noted). Clear Right.

01-03-2015, 09:08 AM

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Jaded N Cynical

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Originally Posted by Airhoss

Look out Jr 737capts in DEN.....

I doubt any junior captains will be displaced off 737 in Denver.....my guess is the company would ride the temporary surplus and let it attrition out.

01-03-2015, 09:43 AM

#306

Airhoss

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Originally Posted by Jaded N Cynical

I doubt any junior captains will be displaced off 737 in Denver.....my guess is the company would ride the temporary surplus and let it attrition out.

That is one possibility. Not the one that either ALPA or the CPO is talking about but it is obviously a possibility. And I hope that it is the one that actually happens.

01-03-2015, 09:59 AM

#307

intrepidcv11

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I do believe there is a significant pause in 787 deliveries starting Jan 2016 for about a year. That's right after #25 gets delivered. Obviously the fence will drop. Thus logically 2016 vacancies on Sparkie will be from retirements, upgrades, and maybe utilization growth ie not too massive amount. Deliveries ramp up in 2017.

01-03-2015, 12:45 PM

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Rsv4lyfe

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Someone mentioned above new hires are getting 737 and Bus in SFO and LAX before training. How's xommuting to LAX from say PHX to the bus or 737? Does one fleet have more comutability than the other? Reserve longer than the other? Usage on reserve?

01-03-2015, 02:05 PM

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unitedflyier

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yes 12 years!! That's an extra long time.

01-03-2015, 03:56 PM

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Macdacpilot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeves

The guy is just looking for insight going forward. Not sure how else he is gonna ask that question. You might lighten up a little.

Yeah, exactly. I was just trying to get a feel for things as a new guy. I understand I have to do my time, but as I also understand it there is a lot of movement and things are changing. If I end of having a choice of going to the 76T in SFO, I'm just wondering how that will compare to staying on the bus in SFO. I'm super happy about getting the A320 to SFO, so no complaining here either way, just trying to figure it all out.

Thanks.