Originally Posted by
cadetdrivr
Based strictly on the "unfilled vacancies" from previous equipment bids I'd suggest that EWR and SFO are safe bets.
There is a vacancy bid open right now that closes on the 1st of August. They post "snapshots" that show the results as they would be if the bid were to close now. The snapshot is based on the current bids in the computer from active pilots and also based on the minimum required "backfilling" of positions vacated during the bid. (ie 737 fo bids to 777 fo and they fill the 737 fo slot the pilot left)
As of the snapshot today this vacancy would have the following unfilled vacancies. If these hold true these could be used for the August class.
DCA 737 FO 34 unfilled
EWR 320 FO 1 unfilled
EWR 737 FO 46 unfilled
EWR 756 FO 21 unfilled
LAX 737 FO 25 unfilled
SFO 737 FO 91 unfilled
SFO 756 FO 19 unfilled
The vacancy bid that closed in June also had the following unfilled vacancies that would also be eligible for use in the August class.
DCA 737 FO 6 unfilled
EWR 320 FO 3 unfilled
EWR 737 FO 56 unfilled
EWR 756 FO 6 unfilled
LAX 737 FO 21 unfilled
SFO 737 FO 74 unfilled
SFO 320 FO 6 unfilled
SFO 756 FO 2 unfilled
So, those represent what could be given out. Based on the total numbers, EWR and SFO look like the most likely followed by LAX and DCA. With mostly 737s, but maybe some 756 slots as well.