Originally Posted by
Andy
You have 2 yrs' seniority and can't hold a line as a 737 FO? How is that possible? (I'm west coast based, but I would expect Sewark to be very junior in most equip/seats). The junior lineholding EWR 737 FO in Dec was seniority number 12414. Once you get to 12100, it looks like it'd be hard to not get a line. What are you asking for that you can't get a line? That's your problem - you're bidding for the unpossible.
That's kind of like me asking why I'm not getting awarded 787CA - I have it listed for any domicile at 100% on my vacancy bid.
I don't ask for the unpossible. Up until last month, my last bid group before reserve groups was waive everything, award work. Still no dice. Got lucky with a line in Dec, but still below the g-line for Jan. So you are correct... I have (almost) 2 years seniority at EWR 737 and can't guarantee a line. I expect with this vacancy bid, that might change in Feb or Mar. With all the recent hiring, I hope this won't be a trend item for new hires.
I understand some choose to be on reserve, but don't mark us all as incompetent bidders if hiring numbers and PBS simply doesn't allow it. I'm happy for the young guys at SFO that can hold lines. If i didn't live on the east coast, I'd probably be commuting to SFO for the seniority.
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