It's not a sure thing, but when it works it really works. Since October I've had 8 of 12 trips bought for IOE. I'm 40% in my category and if I put in a blanket "award trips with LCA, I'll get every trip initially awarded with LCA.

One year ago, I could also get all trips with LCA. However, the fleet was not busy training then and you would fly every trip with a turn getting bought every now and then for a line check or something of that nature.

If your fleet is hiring a bunch and you don't mind flying with a LCA, it's worth playing the game. You don't have to be that senior to get at least some trips with LCA.