Originally Posted by
AR1978
How hard is it to get hired and then be assigned to ORD or switch to that domicile later?
Like stayontarget said. It’s a piece of cake to switch to bases that your seniority can hold. I wouldn’t go so far as to guarantee that you’d get ORD out of training, but it shouldn’t take too long. However, the current junior FO is, in fact, a November hire.
As long as there is a change in the seniority list (i.e. new hires and/or upgrades) the company will post a staffing adjustment where you can bid for you desired domicile. Always bid for what you want, not what the staffing adjustment shows as having vacancies. It may not show anything available in ORD, but an ORD FO taking an upgrade and another being awarded another vacancy will clear up two spots in ORD. It’s a domino effect when it comes to base transfers. In addition to the staffing adjustments, the company holds domicile trades four times per year (once per quarter) where you can try to trade out of your domicile. These domicile trades are contractual and will be held regardless of seniority list movement with new hire or upgrades.
Just worry about getting hired for now. The rest will fall into place easily. Good luck!