Originally Posted by
todd1200
I'm starting training soon and trying to understand the mechanics of bidding at JetBlue--are these vacancies filled by new-hires or are they bid into by current pilots? When a two-year seat-lock is up, can a 190 FO bid over to the 320 right away or do you have to wait for the next system bid? Thanks!
The recent system bid is done so these are more or less for the new hire's taking at least for a few months. When you get to OSC, they are going to give your class a list of available spots . It won't be exactly what you see there but it will mirror it fairly closely depending on what is needed most importantly at the time and what they have as far as training availability.
Right now you can be pretty safe planning that both planes will be available and your choices will be JFK or BOS. If your at the senior end of your class, you will most likely have whatever you want. If you want to swap in two years, you can bid over on whatever system bid that takes effect by your two years. They are quarterly and take effect 6 months later. So if you are 190 and want Bus, and you are two years in December for example....you can bid over on the JUN bid.