Originally Posted by FangsF15

Congrats on the CJO. As a fellow prior mil guy, I'll offer a few 'extra' things. First, this will be a very different, and surprisingly challenging upgrade. Not because anything is difficult, but because there is so much 'new' to learn. Not just a new airplane (which they will not teach much systems knowledge at all, which is another thing...), but new acronyms in a whole new system. It's absolutely a gentlemen's course, but will demand more effort than you expect because there is so much 'new'.

To your questions, the vast vast majority of pilots get luggage from "Luggage works", sold though their website or Crew Outfitters (they have a store near the GO campus in ATL). By far, most folks have a version of the "stealth" series, but you do see others around. They are built like a tank, and ain't inexpensive at ~350 Some folks cheap out and get a Costco roller, which they replace every couple years under warranty. Just find what works for you, and go with it.

You will also want a smaller accessory bag for things like a headset, tablet, charging cords, sunshades, knick-knacks, ets. These are as varied as it gets, and really comes down to how you like to organize, do you want to bing food (and need a 'cooler' section), how big do you need it to be. Again, Crew outfitters has some options, but there are also brighline bags, and others. Do some looking around for what you want on this piece.

Headseats are also a more personal decision. Just spend the money on something good. Budget a little over a grand. it's a professional piece of equipment. On Airbus fleets and (I think) the 737, intercom works well. Personally, I highly, highly recommend the Bose ProFlight2. it's super lightweight, all-day comfortable, and has a 5-year warranty. I'm super happy with mine, but there are others folks also like. You won't need to make a decision until you get 2 weeks into the sims, so go to Crew Outfitters in ATL during training, and check out what they have. The great thing about buying from them, is they have a 30-day tryout, where you can get your money back within 30 days. That way, you aren't locking yourself into a set. If you ge the 7ER (757/767-300), they don't have intercom, so many folks will go "hat's off" above FL180, or go one ear off. In that case, don't necessarily spend the big bucks. Some folks will get a Bose QC35, and add a UFlyMike or similar, so they don't have to carry an extra headset for deadheading, but I find that setup substandard, IMO.

Hope that helps, in the end, ask 10 pilots, and you will get 11 opinions. So find what YOU like, and take your time doing it. Good Luck.