Originally Posted by
AUpilot77
Got a CJO a few days ago and will be starting early 2017. I requested the CRJ and I'm more than a two hour drive from both DTW and ORD. I've heard both are junior for the CRJ and I could most likely get either one right out of training. I'm assuming ORD is a larger base, but since they're both about the same distance from where I live, are there any pros or cons to deciding between DTW and ORD?
You seniority may improve faster in DTW, but the flying is probably better in ORD (depends what you want). A great deal depends on where flying moves (UA 700s going away, AA 700s joining the fleet, DTW final size not yet determined). As an FO you should be able to transfer into either base on a monthly basis, so if you feel like changing your mind you can with little trouble.