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[1800 RVR]

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I won't rehash the 767 rumor, but what flyhard and propjob have said jives with the rumors that I got when I was in IND.

As for the interviews and calls, etc., this is how things worked for me:

-Sent in a resume w/o a LOR.
-Received application in 5 weeks.
-Filled out app overnight, sent it back the next day.
-Got a LOR sent down to IND as my app was making its way down there.
-Was called in for an interview within 5 weeks of sending out the app. Interview lead time was only 1 week.
-Was called after the 3 days of interviews and offered a 737 class.

I know that some of the folks in that 3-day group got calls, others got letters of congrats. I was very lucky that there were some spots open in the 6/30 class. I am also proof that you can get an app w/o a LOR. If you are lucky to get one, it's a GOOD thing! As for aircraft, it just depends what they need at the time. I believe our class is 737/757 mixed.

 

[texanpilot]

We still arent hearing much about the 767. I think if they could find the right airplane/engine price, this deal could be possible.
All of our class went into the 757. And, all of the June 2 class is in the 757. Hiring is projected to go on until at least Jan 04. I sent my app in on Feb 14, got call on Ap 1, interviewed on Ap 16, started class on May 5. I got a phone call on Ap 17. Good news comes by mail and phone. Definetly take a sim prep with Purdue. I believe not doing it would be foolish.

 

[AA717driver]

What kind of sim do they use? Frasca or a real sim? How long to upgrade?(not being greedy but if I leave AA before I get furloughed, I will stay gone.)

Is there an IND base or is MDW the best hope? I know someone there but haven't talked to him for awhile. Is there some way to find him via the company? Thanks in advance.TC

 

[ATA73Pilot]

The type of a sim is a 727-100 - full motion that is housed up at Purdue.

Time to upgrade for a newhire....I wouldn't plan on it for a very long time. I've been here 5 years and am just coming into the slot (when I was hired in '98, upgrades were at 2.5 years and that's what we were told to expect.).

For a newhire to upgrade would requre a doubling of the current seniority list (approx 1100 pilots). I doubt ATA will double thier size anytime soon...or in the next 10 years for that matter. We have hovered around the 1000 pilot mark for the 5 years that I have been employed.

We do have an IND base for all 3 airplane types. It is relatively small and VERY SENIOR. Count on MDW for the 737 / 757 as a newhire.

Hope this helps.

Cheers....