Originally Posted by
GearOperator
I have received an email to complete the online interview. Before I do so, how junior is SFB, FLL, PGD, and CVG? are candidates able to hold those bases out of training? and how long is reserve expected to be?
SFB you can hold out of training. Movement within the base will be slow. The best opportunity for movement is at the newer bases.
PGD is probably your next best option. With CVG and FLL to follow.
Reserve is a moving target. Upgrades are currently at about 1.5 years if you're willing to move around. That will go up for someone hired now. Growth is slowing for the Airbus transition, attrition has slowed since the signing of the contract, and there are senior F/O's waiting to hold Airbus captain in their base. I would guess reserve will run about a year for a new hire now. Although it varies by base. Some senior F/O's bid it during the slow months to avoid working. Reserve here is unlike reserve at your regional. You are home every night, have 12 days off a month, and can go above 72 hours by picking up a trip on your off days.
Originally Posted by
GearOperator
Any talks or chances of a DTW base? highly unlikely but just curious
I don't believe DTW is even on the radar for a base. Even if it were, it'd be a while before it would go from announcement to opening. In the mean time you'd be commuting. This is a great job if you live in base. I wouldn't plan on commuting as a long term plan.
Originally Posted by
GearOperator
I currently have a very tough decision to make of choosing Allegiant and move to base or stay at a regional and be at home in DTW.
I would recommend passing on Allegiant if you want to stay in DTW. Delta would be a much better choice. If Allegiant is your goal and moving to a base is an option, then it would be good fit.
Be honest with yourself about what you want. Those that are here that want to leave are those that want bigger jets, more money, etc.