Originally Posted by
AF OneWire
More interesting data from the United side is that the IRO positions are separate lines. That means flying guys can get bought off for IOE (not just bumped to IRO), and IRO’s can run out of landings, and get paid for the trip while the do a day of landings sims.
Overall I think it ends up being a wash between the two. I tell new guys to pick the one that has a base they want to live in.
I live our bidding for your seat system. I don’t want to go to work having to fight for a landing. I lived that life before and it’s crappy. I know every month how many landings I will get. If you can’t hold the flying seat then I suggest trying to be more senior. ;-)