Originally Posted by
bestpilot
New guy here. I'm currently based in EWR on the B756. What are my chances of getting a base trade to IAD anytime soon?
When bidding for vacancy, do I bid 100%?
What's the best way to get the base you want?
I'd appreciate any tips. I really want to switch to IAD.
100% means that as soon as a vacancy exists that your seniority can hold as the most junior pilot, you will get it during a vacancy bid award. If all you care about is getting assigned DCA, then bid every category you would be eligible for (WBFO & NBCA). You can also solicit a base trade. As long as you are more senior than someone who has been awarded a vacancy in the DCA756FO category AND there is a DCA756FO that wants to trade, you would be able to essentially swap positions during the base trade window announced in CCS.