Originally Posted by
FriendlyPilot
Friend is a 756 FO in LAX and said he spent a total of 3 weeks on reserve. He’s been a lineholder ever since. New hire classes of 70 pilots every week will do that. We are hiring 2,000 pilots a year for 5 years, bringing on 500 growth planes, and adding more flying than JetBlue, Spirit and Frontier combined. Captain bids on the 737 went UNFILLED on the last bid, meaning you can hold it as soon as you get off probation.
Trust me, the “captain” gig novelty will wear off. You will be junior for a long time if you upgrade in year 2. United’s reserve rules are exhausting and you will be hating life. Get some seniority on whatever fleet you’re on and enjoy life.