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Vmo plus 10
Thanks very much, very encouraging info. No, I don't currently fly for Delta, but I am based at LAX and am flying the 320. Any thoughts on holding LA within the first 6 months or so? I've looked at class drops, but LA is not always on the list. One last question, is class seniority still based on age? Or is it a random selection process?
A few new hire classes have LAX 320 or 737 sprinkled in. If you can't hold LAX in your new hire class, bid 737, 320, or 7ER (what Delta calls the 75/76) in any other base and you'll be able to hold LAX on the next AE (what Delta calls a system bid). We typically have AEs every 2-3 months, but not always.
LAX is an awesome base--a very laid back vibe and a good mix of senior and junior pilots.
Class seniority is determined by the last four digits of your social security number. Highest is most senior. 9999 would be the best and 0000 the worst.