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[RiddleEagle18]

No worries I guess I worded it poorly. I was just confirming that he said there would be a fair amount of upgrades on the Sept. Bid. I hope everyone gets what they want.

 

[amcflyboy]

Anybody from the Aug 3 interview getting the call for the Sept. 7 class yet.

I was a May 3rd interview, and taking the September 7th class. Looking forward to it!

 

[n757st]

No worries I guess I worded it poorly. I was just confirming that he said there would be a fair amount of upgrades on the Sept. Bid. I hope everyone gets what they want.

Everyone wants a320 Capt and a line so they can pull those 200gs....ha, doubtful I will get that on the next bid.

 

[sligo1]

Everyone wants a320 Capt and a line so they can pull those 200gs....ha, doubtful I will get that on the next bid.

It's doubtful that any hew hire within the last year will ever see the left seat of an airbus at J.B.

 

[Flyby1206]

It's doubtful that any hew hire within the last year will ever see the left seat of an airbus at J.B.

That sounds pretty dramatic. As a newhire within the last year I would like to know how you come to this conclusion. Thanks

 

[sligo1]

That sounds pretty dramatic. As a newhire within the last year I would like to know how you come to this conclusion. Thanks

Ive been here 4 plus years and I can do simple math. I can tell you that you are looking at a long time without seeing an airbus left seat if ever. With E-190 deliveries being cut those seats will also be taken up. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I assume you knew this before you came here?

 

[SBD]

So with all the Debbie Downer news should the old lady come to the first day or not? Start class Sept 7th. Saw some conflicting advice in earlier posts. Live in the Orlando area.

 

[Flyby1206]

Ive been here 4 plus years and I can do simple math. I can tell you that you are looking at a long time without seeing an airbus left seat if ever. With E-190 deliveries being cut those seats will also be taken up. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I assume you knew this before you came here?

Yea I did know it would be a long time to see left seat when I came here. I am prepared for 6-8+yrs in the right seat before being able to hold the left, but for someone to say it would *never* happen seemed a bit over dramatic to me.

 

[sligo1]

Yea I did know it would be a long time to see left seat when I came here. I am prepared for 6-8+yrs in the right seat before being able to hold the left, but for someone to say it would *never* happen seemed a bit over dramatic to me.

I may be overexaggerating when I used the term never, but your 6-8 years is very optimistic. Good luck hope it all works out as planned.

 

[Cavity]

So with all the Debbie Downer news should the old lady come to the first day or not? Start class Sept 7th. Saw some conflicting advice in earlier posts. Live in the Orlando area.

If she has the day off, bring her along. Sign her up for the free sim ride on day 2 (if they have one avail.) Also, BBQ party and drinks later on in the evening.

 

[mejorgy]

Ive been here 4 plus years and I can do simple math. I can tell you that you are looking at a long time without seeing an airbus left seat if ever. With E-190 deliveries being cut those seats will also be taken up. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I assume you knew this before you came here?

Have to agree with you Sligo... The math doesn`t lie! Starting 5th year and am seriously considering 190 FO out of Boston. Heck!!!! IF and When guys like you and I upgrade it will most likley be on the 190. Might as well learn the plane now and finally enjoy a weekend off!

Of course I have to be a BUZZ KILL!!!! What are the chances of any of us still wearing blue shirts in 3 to 5 years? The math concerning M/A doesn`t lie!!!

 

[Turbojet23]

It's doubtful that any hew hire within the last year will ever see the left seat of an airbus at J.B.

Will 30+ years to offer JBU I somehow doubt that an a320 capt slot will never happen. Most will jump to a330s when they come on property anyhow.

 

[johnsonrod]

Will 30+ years to offer JBU I somehow doubt that an a320 capt slot will never happen. Most will jump to a330s when they come on property anyhow.

Maybe Cape Air will offer some 402 Captain slots to keep you guys happy...

 

[Flyby1206]

Maybe Cape Air will offer some 402 Captain slots to keep you guys happy...

MOCHA HAGoTDI!

 

[Ski-N-Fly]

In case anyone is wondering, here are the remaining firm Airbus orders with the first of the remaining aircraft being accepted 4Q 2011 (orders subject to change of course):

A320: 22
A321: 30
A320 NEO: 40 (starting in 2017)

Total Airbus firm orders remaining: 92

As of late, the company is capping the 190's at approximately 75 total. I don't have firm numbers on how many more 190's remain, but I believe it's in the ballpark of about 15 to 20 more. If that is the case, then we have firm orders for OVER 100 (possibly 107 to 112) more aircraft coming onto the property.

We currently have approximately 175 aircraft with somewhere around 2200 pilots (approximately 12 pilots per aircraft). If these numbers hold true, then we can expect to hire OVER 1200 more pilots. Again, these numbers are approximate (except for the airbus firm orders which are accurate), and this will undoubtedly take at least a decade to transpire. Also, history shows that the time frame for aircraft orders will also change.

In the airlines business, anything can happen, so take it for what it's worth.

 

[BeachBummer]

Ski,

The way I understand it they are capping the total # of 190's at 75. Last checked the ops we had 43. leaving 32 more. We will take more than that to complete the order of 100 we originally got and dump the rest to someone like Azul. There will be no options exercized on the 190 unless they get them for free. Everything about this plane has cost more than expected. Currently aircraft going to heavy check are costing nearly double estimated cost.

 

[Ski-N-Fly]

Thanks for clarifying, Beach. 32 more 190's + 92 more 320's/321's = much more pilot hiring.

 

[crash312]

Thanks for clarifying, Beach. 32 more 190's + 92 more 320's/321's = much more pilot hiring.

You forgot the minus sign.

 

[xjhawk]

thats a lot of new planes, where is the growth planned? Chicago? More out west?

 

[gnx99]

Where is training? Not that it matters - just curious. I've seen both NY and MCO mentioned.