Nobody knows PHX's future 100% for certain, but it'll probably stay around a while. The issue is it's wedged geographically right between LAX and DFW, so it's somewhat redundant. That being said, LAX is maxed out on space and they're still filling flights out of Phoenix, so it has some health. The latest I've heard is there will be a small drawdown in mainline operations and a small uptick in regional operations out of Sky Harbor.
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Stratapilot
It's the most senior base we have. Plan on 6-8 months after date of hire to hold it. Plan on 1.5 years to get off reserve, and I'd estimate 3+ years to hold captain assuming we keep growing.
From what I've heard recently, it can be had sooner than six months, and definitely not 1.5 years of FO reserve. Maybe 2-5 months. As for Captain, 10+ years currently. Phoenix Captains are widely considered lifers. Don't plan on it ever happening, you'll get hired elsewhere before you ever have the seniority.