A few weeks ago I sent a note to the HR folks asking if there were any new domiciles in the works. They wrote me back and told me: "NO".

This may or may not be the final word, but if I were applying based on NJA "maybe" opening a domicile I liked, it would be a definite long shot.

Every indication I get is that NJA is committed to their five dumbaciles and no amount of reason, or cost will change their policy for new hires. NJA is not commuter friendly, so plan on living within reasonable driving distance. (There are certain advantages of living more than 90 or 150 miles of the dumbicile.)

Many of the pilots who have HBA presently think this will change with a new contract, but I think the company will push for dumbaciles for everyone. Some of the smaller HBA's are costing them a fortune and the compromise position might be a return to the original gateways. The present contract is amendable Nov 21, 2010, but don't expect a new, signed contract until 2012 based on previous performance.