Originally Posted by Chomeur

My take is this, and it's worth two cents, or less, but....Get into Indoc class, which is a week or so. Finish class, while having explained that Momma is due any second now. Once you've finished Indoc, you have your ID and can jumpseat home ASAP if needed. While in Indoc, bid MD88 or 717 FO, so you can be higher on reserve, or off reserve in minimum time. That wouldnt happen in the Airbus or 737 fleets as fast. I suspect you may have some wait time after Indoc before aircraft training begins, and could be home or in hospital while waiting. If you ask for time off after Indoc, they can put you in a later 88 or 717 class, which will probably occur bi-weekly for the next five years. Training would be able to be more flexible with moving someone in an aircraft class than moving someone to a later Indoc class. I also don't think this would affect your probation, if you're worried about that. Looking over my shoulder, Mrs. Chomeur says take the job first, then take wife and new baby on vacation with new job's benefits. Now you can advise wife that a woman said to do it, which is defensible in a woman court of law.