Originally Posted by
anaqvi786
I’ve been searching the threads and haven’t really been able to find a clear answer. I know ORD is a super senior base for captains, but I’ve been reading conflicting information on if it’s attainable as an FO.
Would I be able to hold ORD as a new hire?
I’m about 4 months out from ATP mins, and Republic is my top choice. I’d like to be ORD based wherever I end up. Once I upgrade to captain, I’ll probably move to DC since it’ll be next to impossible to have ORD CA.
Unlikely (but possible) to hold it out of training right now, but you should be able to hold it easily within a short amount of time. Things change rapidly, so that may be different by the time you get here. However, you will almost certainly be on reserve for a bit after your ORD bid is awarded.