Originally Posted by
JediCheese
Both. Being that there are only 23 FOs in BNA, if 4 of them decide that they want to leave or go to another base (or upgrade), you'll get in immediately. If everyone is happy there, then you're stuck for a while trying to get in.
Outside of ATW, FNT, or PVU, I wouldn't count on getting your base of choice immediately and instead having to wait somewhere else until you get in. I would say 6 months will get you the base of choice.
This is far too optimistic an assessment in my opinion and I am sure most would agree. There is even a new hire in the last class who wanted ATW but is going to need to commute to BLI for 2-3 months (training plus the line until April or May). They haven't been able to grow provo yet. As far as BNA, when you say "immediately," you mean at the effective date of the vacancy they open to backfill their spot, which is currently running 6 months out. So no they will not get in immediately, they will need to wait 6 months, less the 3 months spent in training. This doesn't even account for the list of FOs already on property waiting to get in.