Originally Posted by
F15andMD11
There are two ways to switch your base. The first is the easiest, if a Vacancy Bid opens while you are in training (we have one closing tomorrow so you just missed it). The steps do this they will show you when you access. But basically click a box and wait for the bid to close. New bids appear every couple months. Now that summer flying is just about upon us they may slow down to every 3 months. Just to refresh what new hires can bid on.
The second way is via the base trade program. This occurs monthly. This process, while easy too requires some one willing to trade with you. A very junior pilot may realize they’re not the only one wanting the same trade. I’ve seen many a trade window pass without anyone to trade with.
Good luck! Heck half the excitement will be figuring out where to live!
Tell me about choosing a place girl/man!!!! My head is going to explode!!!! Trying to get my priorities right!!!I have a white canvas to paint my near future, but thinking long term as well!!! .... Cali and its beauty, culture and nature, but very expensive, Florida, its nice WX, but MCO not very appealing, LAS is nice, but I need the ocean, same for IAH...etc,etc,etc Anyway,it is a first world problem to have, so I'm not complaining. Very excited about it for sure and the future of United.
Thank you for your answer. Quick question about the "vacancy" and related to the previous post from Seminole00:
Understood that, I'm missing tomorrow's closing bid, a vacancy that comes in effect June 2023.
So, it is always the same when a Vacancy opens regarding time? I mean the Vacancy will "activate" about 3 months in a half after closing that bid? Or this time varies?
I'm just trying to speculate or guess around how many months you might have to stay at your first base, in case that trade doesn't work and the only option is by a Vacancy award. (I am guessing X time until next vacancy bid closes, plus about 3.5 months for activation?)
Thanks again
Tangalanga