Originally Posted by Pedro4President

When it comes to aircraft selection being an RTP has no impact.

Planes/base is picked by:
1. Company seniority (pipeline guys/cadets)
2. Prior 121 by time flown
3. Age

I'd go the route that will get you to Indoc fastest.

Aircraft selection: I'd go with 175 if you want ORD and the 145 if you want DFW. If you have no preference for base then I'd go with 175 ORD.