Originally Posted by
AlphaTexan31
Looks like I'll be in the January class. Anyone want to look into their crystal ball and take a shot at bases and equipment that will be up for grabs in January? I wouldn't assume any more 75 spots after several supposedly went to the December class. Hoping there are a few west coast options (IWA, LAS, LAX, OAK).
Also, fishing through this thread, it looks like VBD gets 10 guaranteed days off? Any truth to that?
Extremely excited to join the G4 team!
757 went un-awarded, expect them this class or next. You will definitely be able to get a west coast base in short order regardless of fleet type. Most people get what they want before training ends. However don't expect BLI or IWA for a little while.
Days off for VBD are exactly the same as everyone else, you get 11/12 min depending on month but can get more as you get senior. VBD is just a voluntary TDY, you get put in a base where you're needed and you get to bid in that base with all the other pilots just as you would if it was your own domicile. VBD is starting to lean senior as people are discovering the monetary benefits. I would say it will last about another 12-24mo for the -80 and 24-30mo for the bus with a much smaller permanent contingency of VBD after transition is complete.