Originally Posted by
bohicagain
If you want DTW dont bid the 717 expecting a quick move. People from the Jan 27 class on the 717 are still in ATL waiting for DTW vacancies. Many more behind them also waiting for DTW.
Airbus/73N have April new hires already transferred into DTW on those fleets
That's probably because they'v been putting all the 71 slots into ATL. They said they will start a big buff in DTW in upcoming bids this year, and since they will all be growth positions I don't think anyone would have a problem getting it. I doubt there is a very large backlog of ATL 717 that wants DTW. Certainlly not more than one or maybe two monthly AE's worth.
OTOH if you are trying to snipe with extreme precision which exact fleet will get you there one bid sooner, that's anyone's guess. I'd still say the 717 will get you there pretty quick as well as with a steady stream of junior pilots below you for a long time.