Originally Posted by
MrBogardi
As a new hire at HAL hope for the 787 and expect the 717. There are rumors that class drops have specifically been changed to give someone the 717 who didn’t want it. A test to their commitment to the company. Not sure if that’s what actually happened or if post merger management would continue that tradition. You won’t make any friends complaining about the 717 if you get awarded it though.
Class drops at AS will be in accordance with the CBA, so whatever slots are open, in seniority order.
The only flexibility the company might have is to offer class dates which they know will align with specific vacancies. They might well do that if you ask nicely and have a good reason, ie ask for a later class because you want a specific domicile which is specific to a certain fleet.
I can't imagine they (AS) would intentionally assign someone to a fleet they didn't want as a "test"... they have enough retention problems in the face of big three hiring as it is.