beytzim
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I may be repeating what's been said before, but what the he11.
Just spoke with PHX CP, here is the latest:
160 to be hired over next three months, 3 classes in Nov, 2 in Dec, 3 in Jan. 35 aircraft deliveries for '06 equals at least 350 new pilots (even though current aircraft/pilot ratio is 11:1). An additional 150 pilot retirements will require at least 500 pilots for '06.
Increase pilot schedule productivivity for '06 via a union/managemant sideletter enacted in '06 will increase productivity by 2% - that means less pilots needed. So instead of an 11:1 ratio we go back to 10:1 hence the 500 pilots or a little less. Still, not bad.
Electronic Flight Bags are on their way. Jeppesen just lowered the price over 50% for us so it looks we'll probably use them sometime in spring of '06 as testers. So for new hires: don't buy those $350 scott's bags!
We're working on a deal with Boeing to install a partial glass panel on the newer -300's on the line.
Come on board! Kick a$$ company like everyone says.
Just spoke with PHX CP, here is the latest:
160 to be hired over next three months, 3 classes in Nov, 2 in Dec, 3 in Jan. 35 aircraft deliveries for '06 equals at least 350 new pilots (even though current aircraft/pilot ratio is 11:1). An additional 150 pilot retirements will require at least 500 pilots for '06.
Increase pilot schedule productivivity for '06 via a union/managemant sideletter enacted in '06 will increase productivity by 2% - that means less pilots needed. So instead of an 11:1 ratio we go back to 10:1 hence the 500 pilots or a little less. Still, not bad.
Electronic Flight Bags are on their way. Jeppesen just lowered the price over 50% for us so it looks we'll probably use them sometime in spring of '06 as testers. So for new hires: don't buy those $350 scott's bags!
We're working on a deal with Boeing to install a partial glass panel on the newer -300's on the line.
Come on board! Kick a$$ company like everyone says.