Do you still believe there will be any upgrade in GF next year?
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Do you still believe there will be any upgrade in GF next year?
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Since all Boeing drivers will be transfered to the Airbus fleet next year and no new aircrafts (only wet leased ones!),just to mention some concerns, I was wondering if there will be any upgrade in 2008 as mentioned in one of the previous letters from VPFO...
Since all Boeing drivers will be transfered to the Airbus fleet next year and no new aircrafts (only wet leased ones!),just to mention some concerns, I was wondering if there will be any upgrade in 2008 as mentioned in one of the previous letters from VPFO...
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For now, based on what VPO and A/HOFO there will be upgrades next year at the rate of 20-30 per year. But there are so many variables in the upgrade process and you cannot predict exactly how long it will take in ANY airline. Some guys on 767 got their command at 2-3 yrs. They had the hrs required and got their 4 stripes there after. Can we then say command runs at 2-3 yrs ?
Even in the region you cannot guarantee the time to command. Before in EK guys where getting their 4 stripes at 18 months. Now the time can go up to 4-6 yrs. In QR it's the same thing it can range from 4-6 yrs. In EY as more people join, it will take longer for upgrade.
My 200 fils of thought, is pick a number and join the queue, sit back relax and enjoy the waiting. Painfull, but eventually pays off.........
Even in the region you cannot guarantee the time to command. Before in EK guys where getting their 4 stripes at 18 months. Now the time can go up to 4-6 yrs. In QR it's the same thing it can range from 4-6 yrs. In EY as more people join, it will take longer for upgrade.
My 200 fils of thought, is pick a number and join the queue, sit back relax and enjoy the waiting. Painfull, but eventually pays off.........
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As it sits now.. I for one certainly cannot see 20-30 upgrades happening next year. On what ac? New aircraft to be delivered when? GF needs to get it's house in order, which it is doing right now, and that is fantastic news for the company, the country, and everyone working at GF. Once that is finished, then and only then they will be in a position to share the company's future plans. Any upgrade plans mentioned recently is purely speculation; I can't imagine that any of the current 'upgrade plans' are based on any future plans. Wishful thinking and/or the grand old carrot.
My 2 cents, or what ever. That is just the way that I see it. Feel free to disagree.
My 2 cents, or what ever. That is just the way that I see it. Feel free to disagree.
