Originally Posted by
cantwin
Just got hired and need some insight before assignments, please.
1) Before class begins, do you put your bid in as to which aircraft/base you want depending on what they need at that time, then based on birthday, you get what you get?
2) Can you go from EMB to CRJ and vice versa? How about from ATR to EMB or CRJ? If so, how long is seat lock?
3) I live in south Florida, so I want MIA. What if they don't have any EMB or ATR available for our class, am I screwed and going to be CRJ & commuting forever?
4) Any other big items concerning base and equipment that would be good info for newhires would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks...
Not sure what has changed since I left;
1. When class starts (or some point early in indoc), the "vacancies" for class bid are presented and it basically goes by class seniority, which is determined by age (oldest, most senior).
2. & 3. If you want MIA , bid aircraft that are based there (I'd go EMB first, then ATR). If you bid CRJ (or are forced into the CRJ due to junior-in-class status), I believe, you'd have to be displaced out of the CRJ to get to MIA into either of the two aircraft there. Bid EMB at the easiest commuting domicile (if you can't get MIA immeadiately) and just place MIA in your monthly bid (same with ATR).
4. Been gone for awhile, so in addition to clarification of the above by current Eagle pilots, they could help you with this.