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DVA3822
First Officer, B737-800

Joined on December 09 2006

Northeastern United States

Posted onPost created on June 18 2007 15:07 ET by Nick Birbilis

Hello. I was reading the Promotion Article from the Document Library, and it says (this is a quote)...

"Pilots who voluntirily transfer into aircraft programs in lower stages will still be allowed to seek transfers based on the highest stage they have obtained a checkride in, or were hired into."

My question: DOES THIS MEAN THAT EVERY PILOT IS HIRED ONTO A DIFFERENT AIRCRAFT?

I know this is not an important question, but I was just curious.

DVA2253
Senior Captain, DC-8-61
COMM

Joined on April 01 2005
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"I'd rather be flying!"
Church Hill, TN USA

862 legs, 1,344.5 hours
108 legs, 165.2 hours online
299 legs, 485.1 hours ACARS

Posted onPost created on June 18 2007 15:09 ET by George Lewis

Pilots are hired into different programs, yes.

George Lewis (DVA2253)

DVA1427
Senior Captain, MD-11
OLP

Joined on December 14 2003
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"Livin' in the Dog Pound!"
Kannapolis, NC

558 legs, 1,984.3 hours
250 legs, 611.8 hours online
384 legs, 1,530.5 hours ACARS
38 legs, 82.7 hours event

Posted onPost created on June 18 2007 15:45 ET by Lewis Gregory

Yep. Initial placement generally depends on how well you scored on the initial questionnaire, and other factors. Some pilots who've been here a while also transfer down to lower-stage aircraft because that's what they really like to fly.

Lewis Gregory

Senior Captain, MD-11

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