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Old 09-17-2016 | 06:41 PM
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OK, I'll try.

Bases are MEM, CGN, HKG, ANC, LAX, IND.

I guess the junior base is MEM.

Senior base, IMHO, is LAX.

IND is very small.

No one is forced to go to CGN or HKG.

If you are a new hire, you will probably be in MEM.

If you have certain special skills, you may be selected to fly the MD-11, MD-10.

Other new hires have a choice of aircraft.

The 757 is the junior aircraft, as it is the only narrow body pay airplane.

However, we have new hires in the 767, 777, MD. I don't know about the Airbus.

As a junior guy, expect to fly at night.

There is no up or out, so senior FO's have better quality of life, but may delay their upgrades.

It has been said that half the seniority list will retire in the next 10 years.

If you can't fly all night, don't come here. That is what we do.

Senior folks can fly in the daytime, but the majority of trips are at night.

If you like international, the 777 is a great ride. Also, most days off for most pay.

Of course, it is one of the most senior AC.

We are getting lots of 767's. Firm orders of 100, I think, and options for 50 more. Brand new 767's. It is a nice ride, but the 777 is better for a variety of reasons.

Ease of commute depends on where you live. You can reserve a FedEx jumpseat 3 weeks in advance. However, if you live in, say, DEN, or C-Springs, there just aren't enough seats.

The future looks bright, until the drones take over, then we are screwed.

What is wrong with where you are now?

Boxes don't complain, but sometimes they catch fire.
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