Originally Posted by
2sBrownBear
Hey all, which base can a junior ER FO expect to fly the most during the winter (Oct-Apr)? NY LA DTW or ATL?
NYC is usually short on pilots, so more opportunities to fly and fly for premium pay. NY also seems to have a good trip mix (Europe v/s the back to back all nighters that are common for junior pilots in Atlanta. Atlanta remains very senior compared to other bases on the ER.
The only breaks in heavy ER utilization will be September, October and maybe the last half of January to the first week of March. Flying picks up a week before Thanksgiving and runs hard until after January 1st.
If they pull the 747 fleet down (as stated) the other international categories will be ised to backfill to some extent.