Let me spell it out. A person can be hired and complete training and possibly be in the base they choose in about 3 months. The quickest a more senior lineholder can change bases is now over 4 months (Sept 1) as of the last bid. That means that a new hire can possibly get to a base they choose quicker than someone already at PSA can change bases. [That's what "Bid effective on XX (date) or upon completion of SIM for someone showing new hire status..." actually means.]

I fully realize that the more senior pilot gets awarded the base they want ahead of any newhire (in terms of priority), but my point is that a new hire can actually GET TO a base faster (in terms of calendar time) than someone already at PSA.

Life happens, sometimes pilots need to change bases without 4 months notice. More than 4 months out for a bid effective date (Sept 1) is a little ridiculous...