I wouldn't say we're "hurting for pilots," but we're certainly not over staffed. I can pick up extra flying for premium pay pretty much whenever I want to, and if the operation runs into weather or mechanical issues, there is certainly not a lot of wiggle room in the staffing. I spoke with a reliable source somewhat recently, and he said things were "getting a little thin" on the hiring front.
Junior bases are likely Anchorage, Medford, Spokane, Boise, Portland, Seattle. In that order. The bottom of the list is moving pretty quick right now, so we have people in Seattle that were hired under 6 months ago. Once you get to where you want, don't expect a lot of movement. In Seattle, you could expect reserve for 2+ years. With such little movement, and so little hiring in the last few years, things at the bottom can change quickly. Just a couple of seniority numbers can make a significant difference.
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