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Old October 13th, 2006, 23:28   #7
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Default Re: Amercan Airlines to Start Recalling Pilots...

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Originally Posted by ready2fly View Post
I don't know the exact total, but I've been told that there are over 400 flowbacks at Eagle right now. Figure that about 1 in 4 to 6 will decline, so the total going back will change.
I don't follow; AA still needs what, 10 pilots per month, right? Even if 1 in 4-6 flowbacks decline, they will keep calling more until they have enough. Or is my logic flawed?

I could see this being a problem after they call EVERY flowback at eagle, but it seems like this might take a while? 400/10 = 3+ years.

I suppose what would make a difference is that there are more fuloughed guys and gals on the street vs. at eagle. They can be recalling 10 pilots a month but if none of them are at eagle it's a moot point. It looks like a good time to be going to eagle, at least there will be some movement in the upper ranks!!
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