United 10/15 Class Assignments

[pilotgolfer]

9 Airbus
2 SFO
1 IAD
6 ORD

7 B737
All to ORD

 

[Shrek]

Wow - I thought at least a couple would be in DEN.

 

[BTerence]

Thanks for the crew assignments. I find it interesting. Anyword on the schedule during indoc and did anyone get some time off between indoc and aircraft training?

 

[John Pennekamp]

Hasn't everything been IAD (plus BWI, DCA) or SFO (plus Oakland and San Jose) until now?

 

[pilotgolfer]

Most of the Airbus assignments had about 3 weeks off between indoc and the qual course. Some of the 737 slots will be going right into the aircraft training after just a few days.

 

[sayagain?]

9 Airbus
2 SFO
1 IAD
6 ORD

7 B737
All to ORD

Were you the lucky one to get IAD?

 

[JetPilot_Mike]

Any rhyme or reason to the way seniority is handed down in class? It's just random computer generated number?

Thanks,
In 12/10 class.

Oh, what's the word on where people are staying in DEN for class.

 

[pilotgolfer]

Any rhyme or reason to the way seniority is handed down in class? It's just random computer generated number?

Thanks,
In 12/10 class.

Oh, what's the word on where people are staying in DEN for class.

Senior guy in the class is 0001 and junior guy is 9999 based on last four of your social security number.

There are very few affordable options for hotels. We had a few guys at the Doubletree and Radisson. There is an extended stay hotel on Quebec for 800/month but we had one person's car broken into there..so they packed up and left. We also had a handful of people staying with family / friends in the area.

 

[C-17 Driver]

Seniority based off SSAN is new. Everything I heard until now was that seniority was randomly generated for new hire classes. The SSAN low to high bodes much better for me.

Has anyone looked at long term rental cars or if there are any used car lots that would sell a jalopy real cheap and possibly buy it back in 6 weeks?

 

[pilotgolfer]

Seniority based off SSAN is new. Everything I heard until now was that seniority was randomly generated for new hire classes. The SSAN low to high bodes much better for me.

Has anyone looked at long term rental cars or if there are any used car lots that would sell a jalopy real cheap and possibly buy it back in 6 weeks?

I rented a car from Airline Auto Rental. It is in the hallway of the Radisson Hotel. You can get a beater for $540 for 4 weeks, $161 for a week, or $25.99 a day. It is run by a retired airline couple. 303-333-2143 is the number.

 

[amcnd]

Is SEA still a base and how senior is it? Thanks

 

[Shrek]

Is SEA still a base and how senior is it? Thanks

It is and it is UBER-SENIOR.

 

[GuppyPuppy]

Is SEA still a base and how senior is it? Thanks

I was hired in March of 2000 and it is about 2500 numbers senior to me. That's the bottom reserve first officer on the 737.

GP

 

[viking737]

Seniority based off SSAN is new. Everything I heard until now was that seniority was randomly generated for new hire classes. The SSAN low to high bodes much better for me.

Actually, SSN has been used before.
I was in the group of 570 in 1985 and in my class of 20 (?) got the best seniority with a number of -02xx.

 

[JetPilot_Mike]

Anyone staying at the Red Lion?
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[UALjan15]

Has anyone looked at long term rental cars or if there are any used car lots that would sell a jalopy real cheap and possibly buy it back in 6 weeks?

I would give some thought to skipping the car altogether. I drove mine out, but I don't think the amount I used it justified it. You'll take shuttles to and from the airport, some of the hotels offer shuttles downtown, and the Stapleton area now offers quite a bit to do right around TK. The biggest reason to have on is if you are not going home on your days off and want to explore.

 

[JetPilot_Mike]

Is there really time to go home during Indoc? Seems M-F 9-5, then a long flight home, only to have to come back Sunday for Monday morning doesn't seem worth it. Especially since you'll probably be in big trouble if your flight cancels and you are late to class.

 

[CheapFlyer]

Is there really time to go home during Indoc? Seems M-F 9-5, then a long flight home, only to have to come back Sunday for Monday morning doesn't seem worth it. Especially since you'll probably be in big trouble if your flight cancels and you are late to class.

I sent you a PM.

 

[pilotgolfer]

Is there really time to go home during Indoc? Seems M-F 9-5, then a long flight home, only to have to come back Sunday for Monday morning doesn't seem worth it. Especially since you'll probably be in big trouble if your flight cancels and you are late to class.

I came home during Indoc. I was able to make a 4pm flight on Friday and was home by 11. Granted it was a short stay...caught the 3pm on Sunday back to Denver. The flights are very full...but they will give you positive space to your domicile or home of record. The trick is to get your reservation authorized as early as possible and give yourself a backup or two.

Theres not a whole lot to worry about during Indoc especially if you are going to have a long break before the qual course. If you've worked at any airline before, the Indoc is going to sound very familiar. We had a couple guys that were starting the qual course 4 days after Indoc and they were always busy studying ahead. The rest of us were at the bar in the Double Tree solving all the world's problems.

 

[JetPilot_Mike]

Is the Double Tree looking like the hotel of choice for most guys during training? I'm all about solving the world's problems!

 

[UAL-GSO]

I would give some thought to skipping the car altogether. I drove mine out, but I don't think the amount I used it justified it. You'll take shuttles to and from the airport, some of the hotels offer shuttles downtown, and the Stapleton area now offers quite a bit to do right around TK. The biggest reason to have on is if you are not going home on your days off and want to explore.

You may want to check this place out for a car if you stay in town on days off:

http://www.airlineautorental.com/

OK cars at a cheap (as in airline pilot) rate. And it is across the street from the training center, too. As far as accommodations go, the Red Lion had the cheapest hotel room rate 7 years ago, FWIW. Good luck and welcome!

 

[Sonny Crockett]

Welcome to United guys!

Beer is on me and whoever else you fly with during your first year here.

Hopefully in the next few weeks you will see how the new ALPA-MEC leader sets the tone! Things are about to change towards the pilots favor.

 

[contrail67]

Do you think there will still be ORD openings for the future classes?...I go on 11/12

 

[ualdriver]

Do you think there will still be ORD openings for the future classes?...I go on 11/12

If there aren't any ORD slots in class, you will have absolutely no problem getting a slot in ORD in a very short period of time, perhaps before OE.

 

[Skippy]

well i can guarantee ill be the most junior for 10/29 unless i can get it changed in the next 2 weeks.

SKIPPY , DOH!

 

[motch]

Hay Skip...
Congrats on UAL man. Well deserved.

Always
Motch

PS> Maybe you can keep an eye on RB! LOL

 

[Andy]

Senior guy in the class is 0001 and junior guy is 9999 based on last four of your social security number.

There are very few affordable options for hotels. We had a few guys at the Doubletree and Radisson. There is an extended stay hotel on Quebec for 800/month but we had one person's car broken into there..so they packed up and left. We also had a handful of people staying with family / friends in the area.

AFAIK, United's class seniority has always been based on last 4 of SSAN.

For hotels, I posted this on another board. Take it for what it's worth:
For a place to stay, pick a hotel chain and join their frequent guest program.

Specifically, I'd recommend Marriott because I find you can go cheap cheap and still get great perks.
For the Denver area, the Fairfield Inn Aurora (not too far from TK; I've stayed there before) is $89/nite for 11-23 Dec with/without military rate. Go without military rate and use Premium Pounds coupons. For Fairfield Inn, you can use 50 Premium Pound coupons, saving you ~$50/nite off the rate. Coupons are good for two nights and can be had for ~$40. So your net cost at Fairfield Inn is around $59/nite. Includes free highspeed internet, complimentary breakfast and a kitchen.

Or, you could stay at the Rennaissance right next to TK. The rate is $140/nite, but you can use 100 Premium Pound coupons, saving you ~$100/nite. Coupons can be had for ~$70. So your net cost would be $75/nite, but no free highspeed internet or breakfast until you become a Marriott Gold (50 nites in a calendar year) and no kitchen.

Once you hit a status with a hotel chain, they treat you great. I'm a platinum with Marriott and I get free suite upgrades, complimentary breakfast, lounge access, etc. Plus I accumulate points for free hotel nights.

I recommend that you spend a little time at www.flyertalk.com on their forums and get more information on frequent traveler programs and how to play the game. Every hotel chain has a program, so whatever one you decide on, I'd stick with it.

As far as the Premium Pound coupons, I don't sell them, but you can get them on Ebay and a number of other sources. They also are Bonus Bucks and Extra Euros. All are denominated in the particular currency (Pounds, Dollars, Euros). The most bang for the buck is Premium Pounds.

 

[pthein]

What happened to this part??

"If I am offered a position, when will I know my assignment (base and aircraft) as a new hire pilot for United?
You will "bid" for an assignment and base during your first week of training. Student pilots are assigned random numbers by a computer to determine bid order. "

 

[contrail67]

AFAIK, United's class seniority has always been based on last 4 of SSAN.

For hotels, I posted this on another board. Take it for what it's worth:
For a place to stay, pick a hotel chain and join their frequent guest program.

Specifically, I'd recommend Marriott because I find you can go cheap cheap and still get great perks.
For the Denver area, the Fairfield Inn Aurora (not too far from TK; I've stayed there before) is $89/nite for 11-23 Dec with/without military rate. Go without military rate and use Premium Pounds coupons. For Fairfield Inn, you can use 50 Premium Pound coupons, saving you ~$50/nite off the rate. Coupons are good for two nights and can be had for ~$40. So your net cost at Fairfield Inn is around $59/nite. Includes free highspeed internet, complimentary breakfast and a kitchen.

Or, you could stay at the Rennaissance right next to TK. The rate is $140/nite, but you can use 100 Premium Pound coupons, saving you ~$100/nite. Coupons can be had for ~$70. So your net cost would be $75/nite, but no free highspeed internet or breakfast until you become a Marriott Gold (50 nites in a calendar year) and no kitchen.

Once you hit a status with a hotel chain, they treat you great. I'm a platinum with Marriott and I get free suite upgrades, complimentary breakfast, lounge access, etc. Plus I accumulate points for free hotel nights.

I recommend that you spend a little time at www.flyertalk.com on their forums and get more information on frequent traveler programs and how to play the game. Every hotel chain has a program, so whatever one you decide on, I'd stick with it.

As far as the Premium Pound coupons, I don't sell them, but you can get them on Ebay and a number of other sources. They also are Bonus Bucks and Extra Euros. All are denominated in the particular currency (Pounds, Dollars, Euros). The most bang for the buck is Premium Pounds.

Andy,

The Fairfield that you are talking about is the one right by the Homestead in Aurora, where I am planning to stay... I take it the drive is reasonable to TK?...How is the area?
Thanks

 

[Reebo]

well i can guarantee ill be the most junior for 10/29 unless i can get it changed in the next 2 weeks.

SKIPPY , DOH!

Dude, you made it!!!

I guess now it's EGLL instead of EGSS. Enjoy