Originally Posted by FL370esq

Huh???? Aren't new hires the most junior pilots on property in a seniority-based system? If going out west is desirable, wouldn't it seem likely those slots would be filled by more senior pilots who, in turn, leave their NYC slots open for those new hires to fill? I'm sure there are a lot of very junior NYC FOs who are senior to the new hires that are just itchin' to get outta dat domicile. Capiche?