Originally Posted by
Hank Kingsley
Yeah, I was based there for 20 years. I wouldn't jump into a Captain bid as a new hire in NYC. Unless you just want to make as much money as you can before you die.
Without a doubt it's not for everyone. One must have a sense of adventure to take on NYC Reserve. But all signs point to ATL88A going well junior to NYC717A so looks like almost every junior pilot will have the option to avoid NYC if they want to upgrade. Unprecedented times.