The above is excellent advice. I’ll also add that GUM is kinda special and historically, if one had a strong desire to be based there as a new hire; they would consider placement if the next class was going to have a GUM spot anyway as UAL never wants to force someone out there against his/her will. Long story short, as a class date materializes, I’d start paying close attention and day 1 of indoc, let it be known you are very interested (if you still are at that point) in going to GUM as a new hire and let them look at the upcoming class offerings/manpower needs for GUM and get back to you. If that doesn’t work out, you can participate in vacancy bids as soon as you are on property (in indoc) and if awarded 737, a lateral into GUM can be made immediately. I see no problem getting LAX or SFO as new hire 737 base so a 1 leg, online commute to either with a drive option to LAX wouldn’t be a bad second option.