Originally Posted by GreatView
40-50 numbers from ATL Left seat....
I've heard the same thing. I'm hoping that the day line thing will allow me the upgrade since many won't want it. I do believe that once more a/c go online in LAX, there will be more variety with some overnights. This probably won't make a difference for me though since I know that I'll be junior.
The way I figure it now, I'll be using all the money (and probably more) from my upgrade just to support the commute. That is what I have come to expect. However, I am eager to get the coveted PIC time that everyone desires and do plan to get back to ATL as soon as possible, bringing up another question.....
From what I can read in our contract, even though you are SEAT LOCKED for 1yr after upgrade, you are NOT base locked. Is this the way everyone else understands it? Which technically means that if I can hold it and an ATL position opens up just a fews months later that I can actually bid it.
yep, you are interpreting that correctly, but I think they have done base locks before and it got battled out in a greviance, but don't quote me on that.
Another thing for you to consider is, how many people that make Capt senior to you have the same plan? Also, don't forget you need the IACO standards... I forget, but I think it is like 3,500 total, etc.
Make sure you have a flight time summary, bid preference, and Class 1 medical on file (I mean call and check, BM lost mine years ago!) and then spin the wheel.
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