Originally Posted by Gunfighter

The percentage calculation or line holder estimate are based on final category size. You may be waiting a year to actually get to your qualifier. Let's use ATL 350B for example. The current size is 55 with 58 vacancies taking the category size up to 113 on this bid. You may be awarded at your qualifier, say 50% for example, but upon conversion you are at or near the plug waiting on 57 pilots junior to you to complete training. Selecting "convert after junior" will ensure the bottom of the category is in place prior to your arrival. This is my preferred technique when bidding for an expanding category that doesn't have many people junior to me there already.

Any guesses on 7ER A lineholder seniority in NYC or ATL when the dust settles?