Originally Posted by
buttonpusher68
So, going to class soon. I know it’s a long shot but we are very intrigued by GUM basing. We love the tropics and adventure. Just trying to arm ourselves with knowledge in case it comes available year one. I’ve read most of the stuff in APC, etc, and just wondering what things look like now since it’s been over a year since the latest GUM updates. Has the flying changed? Commuting from Mainland (plan to move but will need to get back and forth some) still the same? Overall impressions? As a first year FO what can I expect schedule wise? TIA!
Most of the vacancies have Guam trending pretty senior recently, and the movement is no where like it was in 23. Guys have been pretty much in the same spot for a while. Junior life is fine if you live in base, if you are a proper, monthly commuter, it's a bit miserable because you can't really control much. If you're a sometimes commuter then it's probably okay too.
We have guys who are more senior commuting from all over the world, including the mainland.
Some people go to Guam and never leave, others nope out on the next vacancy.