Originally Posted by
VrefPlus5
Hey guys
Just got an interview call. If all goes well, going to have some crucial decisions to make.
Already have a CJO at Delta, waiting on class date... but UA is no. 1 choice due to more potential seniority and eventually flying heavies. Already asked some of this in Delta forum but want to compare the specifics here. Here's my situation-
- Live in NJ. EWR is 45 minutes drive, LGA about 1.5 hour and JFK 2-3 hours.
- Looking for best fleet for QOL and picking premium trips.
- Also interested in flying the 756 before they retire, if it's practical.
737 questions-
- Movement looks great on the 737. What's reserve like on it? Good opportunities for picking open time trips?
- How are trips split between the 3 airports? Mostly EWR?
756 Questions-
- What's the retirement plan like for the fleet?
- Reserve experience? Open time picks?
- Mostly international out of EWR? Or decent amount of domestic as well?
- Do new hires get stuck being the relief pilot for a while or get decent amount of hands on flying?
- How long to hold a line?
General-
- Do you get parking provided at all 3 airports?
- How does short call reserve work for 3 airports? Jave to be able to reach any of them in 2 hours or just the 1 closest to you and "do your best" for the other? Hope that makes sense.
Any other good/bad about these fleets specific to NY?
Appreciate the info!!
I'll answer a couple of your questions.
757 fleet for now is stable. Until the A321XLR's come along, they will be around. This is a couple of years at least.
Reserve in base at EWR shouldn't be too bad. the 757 flying there is some of the best of the airline. Lots of choices. Sitting reserve short call at home is being paid to stay home. As the Covid recovery continues, expect to be used more on reserve, but right now, working hard in the summer, less starting in the fall.
There is a good mix between international and domestic. However, if you fly international, you will be bunkie for a very long time. Domestic trips are mostly hands on. It will be a while to hold a line. To hold a line, the 737 should be the quickest.
Again, I can't emphasize this enough, reserve in base is not bad. Paid to stay at home. Commuting to reserve is a nightmare.