Originally Posted by UALinIAH

2 years seat locked unless bidding a higher paying equipment. Movement right now is crazy fast for the coastal bases (EWR/SFO). Last bid we had the 777 FO go down to a couple months on property. Who knows how long it’ll last but now the times are good.

Originally Posted by FlewNavy

If you want Europe flying - EWR 756 is readily available to new hires. If it's not offered in an initial class drop, its easily attainable as it is trending junior. 777 SFO is practically going to new hires but not sure if that trend will spread to EWR. Seat lock only prevents lateral bids or bidding "down". If you pick 756 - you can't go DOWN to a 737/320 for 2 years. If you get 737 you can't go laterally to 320 for 2 years etc. Nothing prevents a new hire from going to 737 training and then immediately going to 756 training and if the opportunity were available - straight to 777 training. I haven't personally seen that yet but its not uncommon to hear of someone getting 737 EWR and then moving over to 756 DCA in their first year.