Originally Posted by
Herc130AV8R
Looking for insight into the DCA base as a new hire from the perspective of living in domicile there and not commuting. I understand I may not get it out of training but it looks like it can be held relatively quickly? What are the trips like? How are the crews? Chief pilot? Overall feel? Do you cover trips at IAD also? Anybody live to the west in Loudoun County? I know it is a smaller narrow body base but little else. Thanks for the info.
One of the coolest bases in the system. It's a small base, so everyone gets to know each other there. You should be able to hold it at the next vacancy which should be effective in June. We've done some hiring into DCA recently and some of those guys have bid out. The Chief there is one of the best in the system. Very fair guy. You'll also cover IAD and BWI. It's a Domestic status so no international stuff except Canada and maybe some Mexico fly through flying. It's a great place to be if you live local.