Originally Posted by higney85

With -200 and -900 in all bases going forward, bid for the -200 in your choice of base. Once you hold the base you want on the -200, bid the -900 in the base you want once you DO hold a LINE there.

DO NOT bid for an aircraft over a base. Get your base, then seniority, THEN the aircraft. The -900 is nice, but a line and easier commute will result in higher pay and QOL. Same with upgrades. Too many folks are concerned with the AC and completely miss QOL and pay in the process. 75 hour guarantee on reserve for the -900 makes far less net compared to a line on the -200, with more days off to boot. It's the same type rating folks. We aren't talking a B747 vs C152 here.

I'll bet $20 that in 12-18 months, it's all one category (dual qual) and Co-domicile in NYC anyway. Fly the -200, move to the -900, and take the first upgrade. If nothing else, when you sit in the left seat, everything is familiar.