Originally Posted by
sully606
I understand the newhires' apprehentions regarding base assignments. The decision making process for you and your family is critical. Having as much info as possible with the short timeline Delta gives to make your first base choice, it helps to have a game plan set when you report on that first day.
There are plenty of ways to get this information in generalities and most has been posted numerous times on this forum. I will get you anwsers to the first two questions later. The last two questions are all but impossible to anwser with anything close to certainty.
I was told 3 1/2 years to captain when I was hired. I could have held it at about 9 years and because of my wanting to stay senior I upgraded at 14 years. There is just too many variables to make a prediction.
I'm based in NYC on the ER and know many TX commuters. Most either want to fly international or think the commute is about the same as going to ATL. It depends on what city your commuting from in TX. I'm sure some Texas pilots can chime in.
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Sully606,
Thanks for your help! I don't expect anyone to predict what will happen, but it's nice to know what the current situation is...especially for those of us with mil background and so very new to the whole thing. I don't have as many years to give Delta as the great young guys and I want to make the best of them. I've read a lot of the posts, but thought I'd try to consolidate into one place and start a new post with the info so as not to hijack the JFK Commute thread. I'm definitely open to a move from TX, but want to make it a good one so I can settle down some compared to the AF days. Hopefully a list if what #s can hold what and where will help.
How do you like NYC? I think int'l flying would be great, but have never been to NY.