Originally Posted by
hyperlite134
Thanks for the response, I have been reading the thread about 75% complete so far lots of good info. Good to know ANC is a junior base, is it then able to held for an extended period of time like duration of career? I would rather sit right for 20 years here in ANC then spent x amount and bid left seat at another domicile ASAP. Also how does Atlas feel about doing "part 91" flying on days off as i fly floats and supercubs off airport for huting guides, not a necessary to keep doing but it is fun flying for me as it keeps the stick and rudder skills sharp.
If you are assigned to the 747 initially (depends on the need, could be 767/other), your chances of getting ANC are very good as it's the most junior base, if not it could take a few months or even a year, depending on a base opening, and with that base opening and them awarding base bids, you'd easily see ANC.
If you get the 767/other, it is a 3 year seat lock and there is no ANC base on the 76 so you would have to wait 3 years and an opening in the 747 in ANC to get into ANC.
Once you are in ANC you can stay there as long as it is a domicile. If you choose not to upgrade, you can stay there as an FO your whole career if you so desired. If you choose to upgrade and only want to upgrade into ANC, when that opening comes available is when you will get it (when your seniority number comes up) as long as that is all you have bid for, so yes, once you are in ANC, unless you choose otherwise, you will always be in ANC, again, as long as it remains a domicile.
As for the part 91 flying, that I am unsure of and will have to defer that question so someone more knowing.