Originally Posted by
Expatflyer
I know BOS & JFK are the junior bases and I understand the 190 is the most likely award within these bases but curious, for someone hired today how long (roughly) to hold FLL, MCO and LGB as a reserve FO?
Thanks and best of luck to all!
There is a 2 year equipment lock on whatever you get Day 1. MCO has an E190 and A320 base, but FLL/LGB are A320 only. So if you get E190 on Day 1 then you'll have to wait at least 2 years til moving to FLL/LGB/MCO 320.
That being said, the most recent system bid had MCO E190 FO go to a guy who has been here just over 1 year.
FLL/LGB A320 tends to range between 1-2yrs until a newhire could hold that spot. You might as well pretend MCO 320 doesn't even exist, it's pretty senior.
I would recommend taking the E190 if there is a choice in Day 1. Your seniority will TYPICALLY skyrocket much faster than your A320 classmates.