Navy,
I feel your frustration, brother...
I have been told that the ANC MD-11 slots will be filled by those with Heavy, International, and Current or Furloughed Major pilots. I am also one of those that interviewed early January. And although all of my flight time comes from flying 'glass' airliners, they are "small jets" and I don't fit the minimums determined by the bean-counters.
As far as the training goes, I think it would be easier to train us glass-babies on an aircraft that has very similar systems to those that we fly now. (I personally haven't flown anything with a steam gauge since my primary training days.) But, alas the decision has already been made. I was told not to expect anything until August or September when they start new hire 727 classes. So antique airplanes, and carrying the 'jug of shame', Here I come!!
I know, it sux... Somebody interviews this week who is a furloughed or current major airline pilot will probably get a class before those of us who interviewed in January. But, I've come to realize that I just don't possess the intelligence level high enough to see the big picture.
If I were you, I'd put the phone down and start making plans for the summer. It's only 68 people, then we're in.
