Originally Posted by
86BravoPapa
For those that have 'been there, done that', what considerations did you give for choosing the WB or NB route at United? I know I can't count on getting one or the other but I'd love to hear some insights for both. Thank you in advance for any help.
This is pretty well covered in 1000 posts, so I'd recommending using google to search posts. The native search function on the forum is useless.
Pay is the same year 1.
WB will likely only be available to newhires in EWR or SFO. If you'll commute to either one of them, avoid WB flying as you will likely be on reserve longer*.
--*There was a brief period within the last year where this was not true. Don't see that happening ever again.
You'll either not get used much on WB reserve, or have completely no control over your schedule and have rolled days off.
NB junior lines will work your tail off, typically flying for ~90 hours/month and close to or at min days off. If you learn PBS or pay for a service, you can avoid some of that grind, though.