NWA Position Update

[nwaredtail]

Hi Guys,


Reserve guys get 11/12 days off a month. How many days off are blockholders guaranteed?

12-15 days typically, depending on low or high credit.

What's flying the DC-9 like? What type of features or functions does the autopilot have? (How do guys fly it). How much is it typically hand flown? Does it have a flight director?

2-5 legs a day. Usually a 2 hour airport sit on half your days on, with a 12 plus hour duty day. (sucks) No altitude level off, VOR navigation, you'll love it! about 300 F/O's or so. Hnd flown depends on crew. Bar type flight director.

 

[NuGuy]

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question. ...or three...of four.

It was mentioned previously that it wouldn't take too long to be a blockholder on the DC-9. How long would it take specifically? 3 Months? 1 Year? Any ideas?

Reserve guys get 11/12 days off a month. How many days off are blockholders guaranteed?

What's flying the DC-9 like? What type of features or functions does the autopilot have? (How do guys fly it). How much is it typically hand flown? Does it have a flight director?

Thanks guys. I start class in a week or so.

Eric

Heyas Eric,

DISCLAIMER: Any of this can change at a moments notice.

By the time you make it to the line, you should be able to hold a line anywhere except MSP. About 25 block awards in MSP per month, so it will only be 2-3 months to hold a line there.

Blockholders are not guaranteed anything specific. You decide that when you bid every month by channging your credit window (Min, normal or Max) and by the types of trips you bid.

You won't like the -9 if your idea of hand flying is turning the heading knob or the VS wheel or if you are lost without a moving map.

Old school all the way.

Nu

 

[fly2002]

Thanks NuGuy and nwaredtail,
So if I'm understanding this correctly....hand flown up to altitude (level off on my own) throw the altitude and heading hold switch on...and then flip them off for the descent. Other than that it's basically hand flown the entire time? Do you set the assigned altitude in the altitude alerter so you don't forget?

Even though it's tempting to bid off the DC-9 the prospect of holding a block and the better quality of life is where I'll likely be.

I walk off my current job tommorow to make my way there so I'm pretty happy.

 

[jetflier]

Thanks NuGuy and nwaredtail,
So if I'm understanding this correctly....hand flown up to altitude (level off on my own) throw the altitude and heading hold switch on...and then flip them off for the descent. Other than that it's basically hand flown the entire time? Do you set the assigned altitude in the altitude alerter so you don't forget?

Even though it's tempting to bid off the DC-9 the prospect of holding a block and the better quality of life is where I'll likely be.

I walk off my current job tommorow to make my way there so I'm pretty happy.

Flying the DC9 is fun....after takeoff, and cleanup, its usually hand flown untill 5 or 10 thsnd, then engage the ap. By using the verti speed wheel for fpm climb settings and the large turn knob for turns you can easily fly the "old school" bird.

Set the altitude alerter for level-off warnings and you've got it made.

The ap usually stays on untill about 1000 ft for vis appchs. Ils appchs are usually coupled untill 1000 or dh, then hand flown.

It's a great flying bird, ...the most fun at the "Red Tail".

Welcome.:beer:

 

[Guam360]

Thanks NuGuy and nwaredtail,


I walk off my current job tommorow to make my way there so I'm pretty happy.

come on you can do it, you flew the Shorts all day without an AP. Anyone can fly a round airplane. Show them how it's done.

good luck!

 

[fly2002]

Thanks jetflier,

I'm definitily gonna stick with the DC-9. I had seriously forgotten how MUCH fun real flying actually is until I got into the sim for the interview. (747-200)

Quite honestly...I think I've been suffering from computer fatigue and/or extreme bordom up there in the skies.

I never thought I would say I miss the shorts. haha

 

[another cfii]

Where can I find the latest interview gouge? THe aviationinterview gouge is kinda old...

How many have they hired so far?

Thanks

 

[Clacker]

Thanks jetflier,

I'm definitily gonna stick with the DC-9. I had seriously forgotten how MUCH fun real flying actually is until I got into the sim for the interview. (747-200)

Quite honestly...I think I've been suffering from computer fatigue and/or extreme bordom up there in the skies.

I never thought I would say I miss the shorts. haha

Fly2002,

Jetflier is right about the -9. It's a hands on airplane. The days are long, and the workload can be pretty high when you're going into, say, LGA on a bad weather day.
But on a nice summer afternoon in the midwest and you're cleared for the visual 30 miles out, it's pure stick & rudder fun.
Enjoy, and best of luck at NW!

 

[123]

Yeah, the -9 is great. It really is the little things that are annoying on the -9 (such as leaky windows). When I first checked out on it, I hand flew everything (coming from years on the 1900 without an a/p) now after coming back from 5.5yrs of furlough, a/p on at about 5,000 ft.

I think of the a/p as a glorified wing leveler. No alt capture and the heading bug & nav function only works off the capt's side.

It is a really great airplane to "fly" once you get on the line.

 

[Guam360]

hey guys/gals,

I have completed the app online, both steps. I cannot log on again.
My problem is, a good friend of mine, a 20 year Captain at NWA wants to help. He said all I need to do is add his name and emp number to the app. well, I am unable to do this without logging on.
Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[SplitBar]

Where all does the 747-200 fly to out of ANC? Top 10 or so most common destinations?

Thanks

 

[rke44]

I too am very interested in the 747 S/O ANC position but need some more info before making an informed decision when I start class. Are the reserve lines very commutable from PDX or SEA? I think I heard that NWA has PBS. If so, can you bid reserve lines to bunch reserve days up therefore making it easier to commute? How often do you get used?

Also, is MEM purely a 320/-9 base? If based there in MEM where is a good place to live outside the city? Say within an hour or two drive of checking in? TN and MS specifically.

Thanks for any info. I'm excited to start class and get this thing rolling.

 

[COpilot]

Any idea if the Jan-Feb classes will have any Bus slots?

Not same subject; but,

Super are you Poco pilot, with a avatar change? lol !

 

[Superpilot92]

Not same subject; but,

Super are you Poco pilot, with a avatar change? lol !

Definitely not Pocono, I cant stand Pocono's posts anymore than the next guy. The only thing we might have in common is both working at XJT if he/she actually does.

 

[Occam's Razor]

MEM is strictly DC-9 and A320.

ANC flies to 7 cities in the US (9 seasonally), and 8 cities (discounting CRAF) internationally.

Some New Hires will go to the A320 in Feb. Instructors have been asked to change our offline requests to cover the ramped-up training.