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Just to understand the AE process, say there are no NYC 7ER on an AE, but for whatever reason 100 NYC 7ER As bid off, then a bunch of people might get awarded NYC ER A if they had jt in because they had an unexpected exodus from the category? These are “backfills”?
Yes, this is why WB A postings on an AE are so important across the list. It can open up seats in almost every category if there are enough positions to fill. Example:
7ER A bids 350A
737A bids 7ERA
330B bids 737A (and instantly regrets it)
717A bids 330B
320B bids 717A
Some recent hire NYC 320B gets 320B in a better base
Vacated NYC 320B gets offered to future new hires.
There are tons of second order effect like this chain where 1 spot open at the top gives many people the chance. My example doesn't even include people just transferring bases from say NYC 330 - ATL 330.