Originally Posted by
bnkangle
The city you live in has nothing to do with seniority or getting an interview.
Get your hours and pick which regional you want to work at. Living in NYC, I'd look at Republic and Envoy.
Living in NYC, Endeavor would be the best choice given today’s options. We’ll see what’s in Republic’s new TA.
You are right the in the fact the city in which you *live* in has nothing to do with getting an interview or seniority, but the city in which you’re *based* in has everything to do with relative seniority. NYC will always be the most junior base for any airline. Most pilots generally have no desire to live or commute there given other options. You’ll credit the most hours a month, upgrade the soonest, etc living in the junior base.
Expect to make $65k first year, $75k second year and $100k third year (plus per Diem) living in NYC at Endeavor. So easy to credit 100+ hours living in the junior base.