TriStar_drvr
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A new base/status bid was issued today by the Chief Pilot. Fifty new Captain slots are open with effective dates of October and November. The openings were split between the 737 and 757. Also, four openings were listed for 737 FOs based in IND.
Of course if they have to backfill all the FO positions left open by those upgrading, that would mean 54 more newhires. There was no mention of reducing the number of L1011 pilots, although the company may not choose to backfill any vacancies in that fleet (I may test this theory as I'm considering bidding the 757). Classes for the upgrades (and I suppose the FOs too) would begin in late July.
Looking at the seniority list, my guess is that he most junior Captain will have a hire date of around November '98. Looks like the five years until upgrade is still holding steady.
Of course if they have to backfill all the FO positions left open by those upgrading, that would mean 54 more newhires. There was no mention of reducing the number of L1011 pilots, although the company may not choose to backfill any vacancies in that fleet (I may test this theory as I'm considering bidding the 757). Classes for the upgrades (and I suppose the FOs too) would begin in late July.
Looking at the seniority list, my guess is that he most junior Captain will have a hire date of around November '98. Looks like the five years until upgrade is still holding steady.