AirTran response?

[Fly-By-Cable]

I think 737 initially will go very senior (as already happening.) People who know that they are at the top of the list will bid it for different reasons. Mostly in anticipation of -800 announcement.
And as mid-seniority folks move up on 717, 737 will go junior, including upgrades. Those who will be junior on 737 will be at the bottom for a long time especially if the -800 is announced.

 

[flx757]

I think that the -800 is just a carrot dangled in front of the pilots, and will not become a reality until the new contract addressess the pay differential.

Then again, when has the contract stood in the way of the company interpreting it any way that they see fit?

 

[CatfishVT9]

Congrats to new class folks!

I'd like to be in your shoes. I have 2 questions I hope someone can answer.

1. Have any of you who are starting in April interviewed recently, or have you been pooled for a while?

2. What does AirTran really desire for currency? I left the military in December hoping that the call would come in January. Now I expect I'll be out of the cockpit for 6 months (or more?) if and when they call.

Thanks for your help!

Catfish

 

[fmr727drvr]

Catfish,

I can answer question #1 but I can't help you with #2.

I think most all of the Apr 29th guys interviewed in Aug or Sep 03.

 

[-9Capt]

flx757,
I couldn't have said it better myself.