Originally Posted by
6ppc
Is there any real difference between 77 and 78 for new hire at EWR? Any advice or recommendations?
Each one features several years of global reserve. And if a new contract makes reserve less painful, you're going to see a lot more senior pilots jump ahead of you in line. What are your goals? Do you live in domicile? Are you going to stick with it or bid down to narrowbodies 2 years later? If you're older and just want the widebody life before you retire and you live in base it makes sense. Outside of that scenario most people are better off staying on the NB fleets and upgrading when you have the seniority to hold a line or close to it. if you're chasing the money, your earnings and seniority will be comparable by staying NB then bidding for the left seat after you're off probation.