Originally Posted by Gunfighter

Once on property, there will be chances to move. I have two friends hired into NYC who bid out on the first AE and were converted within six months. If you can, chose an airplane that is in MSP or DTW to move within the one year seat lock. Based on the August AE results, DTW would happen sooner than MSP.

MSP - M88, 320, 7ER
DTW - 717, 73N, 7ER, 320

7ER gives you the widest choice of bases and flying system wide, but you will be junior in the category longer.