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PRS Guitars
Everything biigD said is spot on. I'm really glad I went the 190 route. I have classmates who are still on short call at CLT, and the DCA/PHL guys are on long call. Meanwhile I've held a line since August, get weekends off and even managed to SAP (schedule adjust) two weeks off at Christmas.
I was fortunate enough to bid off the 190 such that I'll only have two weeks of 2nd year 190 rates then get the AB rates. But there is some luck involved in that.
I don't mind the flying, but don't know any different since I was an AF fighter pilot. I am looking forward to the AB, and maybe I'll change my mind about the 190 flying after flying that for a while.
Feel free to PM me for specifics.
Are you able to upgrade on 190? What are the pros and cons of doing so? Is there a company policy that would limit upgrading (e.g. 1000 hours with company, 2000 crew aircraft time, 1000 turbine pic). I know some airlines have rules like that and they usually get the new guys.