Originally Posted by
No Nonsense
>> How long after vacancy post does the final award come out? Curious about the new hire trickle down effect.
On a separate but related note, how long are new hire seat locks? I assume changing domiciles in same aircraft is a non-issue.
Thanks....treading water and hopefully out of the pool soon.<<
Vacancy Bids are post for 10 days with awards after closing from that day to a few days after.
no such thing as seat locks! 8-D-1 freezes for NHs from start of TK training for 24 months but can still bid up any time (not side ways ex: 737 to 320)
unfilled vacancy's will be uses for NHs and FRs
There are such a thing as seat locks, but that’s if you bid sideways... i.e. bus to guppy. In this instance you’ll incur a 24month bid freeze. You can go to another base, or captain seat in current equipment and no where else.
If you bid up a category, you can always bid up or base trade, but not back down for 24 months. i.e. bus/737 to 757 fo can bid up anytime, but can’t go back down to 737/bus for 24 months.
If you’re a new hire, and 757 is available out of indoc... you will not have the option to bid down for 24 months. If you get 737/bus however in indoc, you can bid up anytime.
New hires, once you hit the line it’s imperative you read and understand the contract. It’s long, and reads like stereo instructions, but dictates your entire life. It’s in your own self interest you take the time to read and understand it.