Originally Posted by
AJ6495
If there is a new southern base announcement in the coming weeks, how quickly would the pilot group find out if it would go junior or senior? I am trying to get a sense if a southern base would be attainable out of training.
I fly the 900 and i've asked a lot of 900 captain 'lifers' if they would move to Atlanta for the 200. Most of them say no because they like the 900 pay, performance, and lifestyle. It's easier to get more credit on the 900.
As for the first officers, I know we have a relatively large supply of commuters from Florida so it's hard to say how many would switch to Atlanta. (probably the worst commute from FLL for me)
That is just my experiences...