Originally Posted by
Jetpower
Thanks for the prompt response! When you say “it’s going to be a while”, are you talking about getting assigned to IAH or being able to hold a line (off reserve)? Also, my hiring date is Aug 2021 when I joined as a cadet - in what ways does this help me in ground school/sim? Do I have a better shot at getting my first choice for a sim block and base assignment? What does a normal reserve schedule look like, how many days will I have to sit reserve and how many days do I get off in between? I’m just trying to paint a solid picture for my wife and kids. Thanks again!
My guess is they are referring to getting IAH. It is the most senior ERJ FO base. There are quite a few in my class that want to go there… Right about the time you are holding a line at whatever “junior base” that was assigned to you…you will transfer and be sitting reserve again in IAH. Your plan will put you on reserve a lot longer than some. If you live there, it is totally worth it! If you live in base, sitting reserve is great for those with a family…especially Long Call Reserve. Your cadet status will get you “class seniority.” It really makes a difference with sim schedules. It helps a little with your initial base assignment…study which bases would be the easiest commute/most junior and prioritize them. As things sit now, it could be the difference between SLC, BOI or PDX.