Originally Posted by
Gulfasaurus
If your goal is to get to MSP as quickly as possible and no MSP position is offered in your drop (or your SSN is low and you think you're not going to get it) then bid for 73N, 320, and 220 in any other base. You'll probably be able to transfer to MSP by the first AE, before you're even done with training.
If your goal is to get MSP 220 specifically as quickly as possible, then bid any 220 slot in another base first, then any airplane that's not currently based in MSP, which would be 717 and 7ER. That way you can break the seat lock after 1 year to go to MSP 220 instead of 2 years if you're on another aircraft that is based in MSP.
Ok, that's new and helpful information! I'm going to have to have a conversation with myself (if/when the time comes) whether it's worth chasing the 220 via the 717/7ER route, or just going with the 73N/320 and potentially having less relative seniority for the long run. Thank you!