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Captain_Bob · March 6th, 2006, 12:08

Yes, they have ADF's, but we do not do NDB approaches.

No need to have the ATP written done prior to an interview unless you just want it have it on your resume to be "one notch" above someone else... and yes... you only need it for upgrade.

As far as getting a better score after being an FO for a while... I wouldn't know, but after reviewing the ATP questions, a lot of them are a bit antiquated... the overall test hasn't been updated in years.

Typical time to upgrade? I don't know if you are serious about this question or not... Since this type of question has been covered in depth on the boards here... The answer is... there is no "typical upgrade time". Guys who were hired just before 9/11 have pretty much had the chance to upgrade by now (4 years), and guys who came in at the beginning of '04 are now upgrading (2 years). However, there are still FO's who are choosing not to upgrade to take advantage of QOL until they can hold a decent line in the base of their choice... and when they decide to upgrade then this will push back others... I came onboard 11/04, and upgrade time is a huge question mark. I'm actually right about 400 numbers from upgrade which "by the numbers" would mean I'd upgrade in just over a year, however, when you factor in the guys who are senior to me and have chosen to stay as an FO until a later date, then that could easily affect that time frame. Other things that could affect it are... Company gains more contracts for flying, Company looses contracts for flying, Company furloghs, Company goes on a hiring spree, etc...

Short answer... There is no specific answer... when it happens, it happens.

Bob

March 6th, 2006, 12:08	#32
Captain_Bob Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: DFW, based in ONT, wishing I was in Maine Posts: 3,862	Yes, they have ADF's, but we do not do NDB approaches. No need to have the ATP written done prior to an interview unless you just want it have it on your resume to be "one notch" above someone else... and yes... you only need it for upgrade. As far as getting a better score after being an FO for a while... I wouldn't know, but after reviewing the ATP questions, a lot of them are a bit antiquated... the overall test hasn't been updated in years. Typical time to upgrade? I don't know if you are serious about this question or not... Since this type of question has been covered in depth on the boards here... The answer is... there is no "typical upgrade time". Guys who were hired just before 9/11 have pretty much had the chance to upgrade by now (4 years), and guys who came in at the beginning of '04 are now upgrading (2 years). However, there are still FO's who are choosing not to upgrade to take advantage of QOL until they can hold a decent line in the base of their choice... and when they decide to upgrade then this will push back others... I came onboard 11/04, and upgrade time is a huge question mark. I'm actually right about 400 numbers from upgrade which "by the numbers" would mean I'd upgrade in just over a year, however, when you factor in the guys who are senior to me and have chosen to stay as an FO until a later date, then that could easily affect that time frame. Other things that could affect it are... Company gains more contracts for flying, Company looses contracts for flying, Company furloghs, Company goes on a hiring spree, etc... Short answer... There is no specific answer... when it happens, it happens. Bob __________________ My head is in the clouds and my heart is still in Maine... but my devotion and love belong to my wife and children. Pics!