Originally Posted by FreqFlyer

Last bid had the most junior captain at about 4yrs on property.

Originally Posted by GoodJet

My effective date for captain upgrade is March 2nd. I took first available. Bidding for captain every time it came up. I will have been at AS 4 years and 11 months.

I'd plan on at least 5 years. Keep in mind it could be much longer if the 800 FOs who are senior to me decide to upgrade.