Originally Posted by
CowBoyz47
Hi there, I’ve been at DL coming on a year & a half now with approx. 1,500 #’s beneath me living in base at 26 yr old.
Just got a call for the Hogan, but no CJO currently.
I like the plans over at UA for growth (the aircraft orders alone look like UA is poised to truly become 20k+ in the near future, DL or AA is nowhere near that #) & intl. presence, and the obvious seniority climb and would be interested in moving to Houston if I made the jump. If given a class date in late mid-late 25’, would it be crazy to jump ship?
Is NB Captain or WB FO in Houston obtainable within the first year or so? I’m looking at another 2 years for 350/330 FO at DL, or 2-3 years for NB Captain on 320/73N in base; and to be 50% up the list on yr 16. Would UA be much diff?
I’m happy living in base where I’m at but open to moving if I needed, would this be a viable scenario or crazy to give up where I’m at?
I feel very fortunate to be in this position, I am trying to provide ample details to paint an accurate picture. Thank you for any advice!!
Free advice (you get what you pay for). Stay. Last bid went senior, most junior NB captain/ WB FO was 5000 or so from the bottom, and I really think that is going to be the norm. Yes they are planning on hiring. But that is not guranteed. From the Hogan to a class date will be at least 8 months, so by that time you will have less above and more below at DL. You will definitely not get WBFO/NBCA faster going to UAL.