Originally Posted by
TheBlueBaron
I am a dfw based ca with XJT. Our base is very small (roughly 70 fo's and 70 ca's). It is a very senior base on the ca side but very jr on the FO side. I don't think it would be very difficult to get dfw as a new hire. If you we're not awarded it in training, you could probably do a base swap at some point with another fo wanting out.
That being said, we are voting on a concessionary TA and our management has said that if it does not pass that it will be years before we have another TA to vote on. We have be threatened that if the TA fails, leases will not be renewed on our aircraft and that we will not be bidding on new rfp's to replace expiring contracts. So it may not be the best time to come to XJT.
Hope that helps some.
You say a base swap, that sounds like it's just up to chance that an FO would want to trade. Are there not monthly bids where you can bid for any base and it would be awarded by seniority?
Also, I'm in my mid 40's, and I'm assuming seniority in newhire classes is determined by age. What is the average age at the regionals? Thanks!
Maybe I'll get to choose my base if I'm the most senior in my class.