Pilot numbers
Due to recent changes in regulatory nature, AA predicts a shoratge of A320 series Capt/FO in the next few months. Also, several A320 Capt/FO's have completed contracts and are persuing other ventures.
Due the nature of finding qualified F50 Capt's and Instructors, coupled with the delayed implimentation of replacement aircraft, AA has a future need for a few pilots in this category also.
With the majority of the Expat Boeing Capt's and F/O's terminated last spring, AA has found that many of it's local Boeing crews lack english speaking and comprehention skills that the EU boys find acceptable. So to apply a "quick fix solution", all new Boeing F/O's will be required to be Yanks or Canuks. At least this was my interprtation of the situation. But, feel free to contact Sig or DPI to clarify.
All Boeing guys must be current within the last 12 months, however Airbus Capt's are only required to be current within the last 18 months. This , I assume is that some of the expat Airbus guys from the infamous failed Skybus Airlines who have been sitting home in DC on their Green Card collecting unemployment can qualify. And the ones who have been installing telephones for the last 18 months and not flying, will be able to join the rest of the cadrey that have lied about their currency and / or Airbus hours. Oh yeah, most of them recieve instructor pay for this.
Other than the total disregard for professional standards in the Airbus fleet, it's a fun place to work. Little bit asture, but exciting.
Free brownie points for any of you overachievers that want to correct the spelling. CIAO