Originally Posted by
BeatNavy
you’d be best off doing the 190 the first year then switching to the bus at the 1 year mark.
I don't think this strategy exists anymore, at least for the time being. When I was hired, a lot of JB guys told me to not worry about starting out on the 190 because you'll gain seniority quickly and can makeup the 10% difference in pay by holding a line quicker,and then at your 2yr mark switch over to the bus. Historically you could walk right into the airbus with 2 years seniority into almost any base. Now I can't even hold BOS bus because for some reason they're not opening any slots up, so even as a guy with a couple years here under his belt I'd be stuck commuting to JFK if I want the Airbus. Not only that, but even if I could get into BOS I'd be stuck on reserve again vs having some seniority and a real schedule on the 190. It's a weird time as far as staffing goes.