Originally Posted by
PotatoChip
I'm struggling with 765 vs 7ER as a local. I want those two days to come back, because the biggest deterrent to me on the 765 is that its current route structure seems so boring. The variety of the 7ER is so much more appealing, with additional benefit of quicker seniority.
Anyway, just thinking out loud.
I bid to the ER from the bus after 4 years. Best flying in the system bar none. 40% I can hold all europe 3 days. but if I get bored I can do 2 day west coast/MEX/BOG, I can do the florida shuttle thing if I want a bunch of landings. Maybe do one of the 6 day double Europe’s that bounces through MSP/BOS. Swap for a a goofy NHL/MLB/NBA charter whenever I want.
I find myself yelling from the rooftop how your only goal out of indoc (if you want to be based in NYC anyways) should be to get on the ER. Only slightly worse seniority and you’re really insulated from the 320/737 rat race.