Originally Posted by nkm06

As of the last bid there are 12 spots open for FO in FLL, 12 in MCO, and 2 in IAD. IAD is currently the junior base for FO's. I believe all the new hire FO's that are being sent up to IAD want to be based in Florida. Once the company assigns you a base then you can put in a preferential bid of where you want to be based. They'll move you if there is a vacancy in that base and if the company can staff your position in the base you're leaving.

As a new hire expect to be based in IAD initially and I would say about a month or two before you can move down to Florida as more new hires come on board. As always this is subject to change with airline's hiring activity and movement in seniority.

Also as of the last bid it shows they need 7 more captains which the company said they'll resume upgrading candidates in February. The most junior captain DOH is July 2012. Hope this helps in making your decision!