Careful!!!!
"A CMD on the classic freighter means until the S/O above you on the senority list has done his CMD on the PAX fleet, you will remain on the classic (about 10 years)." SMOC
Just thought a few of you might like to know that trainers on the Classic Freighter fleet have the seniority to move over to the PAX fleet but have been frozen on the freighter until further notice. The Classic freighter roster involves LOTS of days at work so these individuals are apparently a little tired and unhappy.
I understand that the failure rate on the classic command course at CX is the highest in the company 60% or so. Clearly a difficult aeroplane to fly in a company which has the reputation for difficult command upgrades.
When you consider that the combined remuneration (housing allowance plus pay) of a CX SO with the full housing allowance is paid roughly the same as a classic captain, the numbers don't really add up do they?
IF you get an ego trip out of having a few extra stripes on your shoulder go for it, but if you want a lifestyle and a career on a less demanding aeroplane to fly, go the SO route would be my advice.
BP