On the last AE, there were plenty of unfilled slots on the 73N in SLC and LAX that could go to new hires. I’d expect some of those to pop up in class. If you can’t get those due to a poor SSN, then I’d take 73N NYC if it’s offered and then transfer west on next AE.

If you can’t hold 73N, I’d bid anything besides the 717 and cross my fingers for vacancies out west on the next AE.

Hope this helps