Originally Posted by
tennisguru
The bulk of conversions for an AE occur 3 months after the AE. The current AE open now has most conversions in December. So depending on the timing of your class date and how long initial training takes you’re looking at 1-2 months on the line before your switch to DTW would occur. Is that time forced commuting worth being able to fly the 737/320 vs not ever commuting on the 717? Only you can decide that for yourself.
Originally Posted by
Wolf424
Keep in mind, while you might get it on the first AE, there’s no guarantee. I know plenty of guys that have had to wait more than one (including someone I wrote a rec for this summer who had to wait for his second to move).
So really, are you willing to commute for up to 5-6 months, potentially?
Good advice - thank you for the info, gents.
I currently live in the Western US, far from any major hub airports. My thought it a little time based out of LAX, SEA, or even SLC might be an easier commute while I work on the move home to DTW. Knowing it might be a 5 or 6 month delay is great info to help make that decision.
Thanks again.
