Originally Posted by
Pilatus801
Thanks for the in depth details, I appreciate it. I live in Salt Lake and would hope to get that base. Plus I have been part of the cadet program for 3 years, but I'm not sure what the true benefits are as far as getting a base. Naturally, I would want to have SLC as my base.
You will not have a problem getting assigned SLC either immediately, or soon after training. SLC is very junior for both ERJ and CRJ on the First Officer side.
The cadet program gives you higher seniority within your training class, allowing you to bid before them for bases. Essentially, you get first pick over others in your class for base and Simulator training time-slots. Also, your company seniority started when you first became a cadet, so things like your travel benefits will show an activation date of 3 years ago, versus others who are not cadets will have an activation date coinciding with the start of their ground school. This will give you better chances of getting on flights with standby and jumpseat privileges.