All119
Hiring is going crazy with all the new planes and routes (a new route announced today with 4 more in the next few days.) The company’s priorities are to fly planes and carry people. As a result the training department is going absolutely crazy. Several of my friends in the department are pulling their collective hair out.
First priority is to get new hired Captains and F/Os on the line to fly. Second priority is to get the upgrade F/Os through the long and arduous process of upgrading - about 6-7 in various stages as I write. The last priority is to get S/Os into the program. I have no idea how many pilots are being hired weekly but every time I go to ops or fly with a new guy, the employee numbers are getting out of control.
So in typical airline fashion, the ultimate job is to fly the folks and make the cash. I would suggest you, politely, contact ABY and ask for an update on your situation.
Best of luck,
B&O