Originally Posted by
MikefromMT
I'm wondering if any guys on the property can give their perspective on initial equipment bidding for someone who does not commute (ATL here). I've always heard the aim should be for the junior airplane to improve quality of life asap, but after having looked at the junior 76er schedules I'm thinking that wouldn't be half bad. I understand that there is a pretty low chance of having this option anyway, but with a good ss# I'd just like to ponder all my options prior to filling out the sheet.
Additionally, I'm trying to wrap my head around the effect of 2nd year pay being higher on the big equipment vs the increased possibility of picking up flying (whether white or green slip) if on the 88. Is this a realistic benefit of bidding the 88 that is not as readily available on the 76er?
In my opinion if you were to get ATL 7ER as your fist aircraft it will only be a matter of time before you are displaced off it. I think by winter time they will end up bumping the junior guys out, that is unless a lot of the senior FOs bid to narrow body CA spots. As far as the ability to pick up green slips that will be a great possibility on the 88 or the 320, currently they are flowing like water. I would guess if you get the 7ER you will see none and on the 73N very little. To white slip you must be a line holder and your best shot at doing that is going to be on the 717 or M88. Just my take, I'm sure someone else will chime in.