Pilots Respond to NWA Recruitment Program

[NoJoy]

PIC does make you a better pilot. The CA is the one who has to make the decisions with the support of the other crew members and then live by that decision on a daily bases. Being a good CA makes you appreciate what is was like when you were an FO. Therefore you will have a different perspective when you go from a CA position back to a FO position at the majors; I would think the new CA you will fly with will appreciate that.

 

[instructordude]

Why would anyone apply to NWA right now? Aren't they going to send all the DC-9 flying to Compass?

Decent pay, a lot of retirements and international routes, ie widebodies. Also Minneapolis, Detroit and Memphis are pretty nice places to live.

 

[MINIME]

There's no substitute for experience and the "been there done that" deal. When decisions are being made, chances are that you've been in a similar situation. Thus, you can better assist the CA in resolving issues rather than just sitting there as dead weight.

 

[GuppyWN]

Dude. You are truly naive. Check back when you grow up and have done this for many years.

Gup

 

[xjhawk]

I have talked to a few people who have applied at NWA. A couple seem to think a good recomendation, a few hundered hours of "daddy paid for" right seat time in a piston twin logged as PIC (sole manipulator of the controls argument) and a pretty disposition (gender advantage) can get them at a major like NWA.

I personally was waiting for finishing my upgrade training. Those of you who have an ear to NWA, have them publish some standards for their logged time.

 

[PinnacleDude]

Decent pay, a lot of retirements and international routes, ie widebodies. Also Minneapolis, Detroit and Memphis are pretty nice places to live.

Now that is one of the best jokes I have heard in a long time! How about this one: Northwest management really cares for its employees. I think I could have a lot of fun with this one, but have other stuff to do.

 

[70-SS]

The 10 or so A-319's for next year will be kept for the NBA charter contract NWA picked up again. Should be announced any time. Details are done and contracts being prepared.

What about Champion and the NBA? NWA isn't takin over that now are they?

 

[Grandpa +65]

I have talked to a pilot commuting from MSP, which did not apply to NWA due to low pay first few years in the DC-9 (starting at $29 hr.) That is a huge pay-cut for the first few years.

 

[Diesel-9]

I have already talked (PM'D)with 50+ on here after offering to give more accurate info than the typical response on here. Quals were very strong and SIGNIFICANTLY above minimums. Considering the military isn't releasing 1000's annually, should be a good pool of experience. P.S. Strong rumor the deal is done for NWA to re-acquire the NBA Charter. They were doing it for years and dropped it when the 727's left. Had a requirement for the aircraft to have its own air stairs. That requirement is gone now it seems. Lots of talk at Natco it will be announced anytime.

 

[CA Calypso]

Decent pay, a lot of retirements and international routes, ie widebodies. Also Minneapolis, Detroit and Memphis are pretty nice places to live.

You need help dude... I don't even know where to begin on this one. This is almost as good as your post chastising very experienced pilots for reading on longhauls!