Originally Posted by
slowyourroll
Bases are not guaranteed. You bid during training on the aircraft/bases the company determines they need bodies in. It's odd to me that we take a job not knowing where we will be based until after on property...I wouldn't dwell on this, all indications are you can hold MSP quickly.
If you are awarded your choice, great. It can be taken away by the company reducing or eliminating that base (ask the Memphis guys). The company (in most cases) try's to avoid this as there is a cascading effect down the seniority list that can be very costly. Virtually all airlines operate in this manner.
While waiting for my van in RDU the other day, I met a recent 9E hire who was placed in DTW during IOE, but is moving to MSP on the CR2 Oct 1...he finished IOE 3 weeks ago.
I absolutely agree with Slow on this one. Get there, study, learn, do your best, then let the puzzle work itself out. This stuff should be a low priority stress point as you make your choice. Good luck!