Originally Posted by
SunnyFL
Could someone break down the chart for me? I've read through and still am not really comprehending how it works at RPA. About 6 months out and hoping for a DCA base. I know a lot can happen between now and then but I am just trying to understand as much as I can.
Thanks
The jr base assignments image shows the most junior pilot awarded DCA with a hire date of 6/12/2018. 3 months on property to get DCA, but likely reserve.
The jr lineholders image shows a pilot hired in 10/2018 could hold a line in DCA. Someone hired in 12/2018 couldn't hold a line but used the schedule adjustment period (SAP) to get a line.
The most jr captain in DCA was hired in 4/15, so a new hire wanting to upgrade in that base may wait 3 years 5 months. I expect this would be reserve, but the jr captain post doesn't specify lineholder vs reserve.
Summary:
3 months to get DCA reserve
6-8 months reserve until holding a line
2.5 years later become a captain
YMMV, this is a historical snapshot and won't accurately predict the future.