Both of you do not have all the facts. It all depends on the base and the economics of the year. In recent years, some EWR 756 new hires have been on reserve less than 6 months and flew max time every month. During the winter months this is not always true, but the same can be said for the 73. In addition, many trips flown on reserve for the 756 are international so you get international override and extra per diem. Not to mention that once you hold a reasonable line on the 756 you will average 1 to 2 days a month off more than the 73 because of the efficiency of 3 day European trips, and everyone knows that the EWR 756 FOs are continuously being senior manned and getting paid double time on European flights.

As to the Bus vs. the 73 you are way off. Look at the System Schedule committees monthly reports. The line averages are essentially identical with minor variation month to month and base to base, but again reserves are heavily used in both fleets except for winter months.

If you want max pay as a new hire the 756 fleet has the opportunity to earn the most. If you want the fastest progression the 73 fleet is the only fleet open to new hires that is growing.

The truly best option is EWR 76T where there is almost zero domestic flying so all you fly is international 767-300, reserves are maxed out 6 to 9 months of the year, and when you're a junior line holder you get 70 hour lines with 18 days off so you can play the senior manning game every month and pick up an added 3 day Europe for double pay. Plus you get the bonus of flying the 3 class 76 with the best rest seat in the fleet.