I was one of about 50 FO's last year to get the 400 transition course...the 200s were overstaffed and the 400s understaffed.

Pay is the same!! And as a new hire, I'm not sure I would care...or be too picky!!

However, after spending many years on the Classic, I can honestly say the 400 QoL is great. As for landings, I get about 2 per month. But you do have to plan it carefully if you are in a vacation month. I have also been doing a lot of IOE support for new-hire FOs since June. For example, I have to get a landing before the 8 January, or it is the sim for me!!

Some of you RJ guys don't quite get that but when you fly long haul...ORD-PVG (15hours approx) there is 1 Captain, and 3 FO's, and (of course) only one can get the TO and Landing.

However, the first thing a Captain asks in the van to the airplane...Who needs a landing? Most Captains are mindful of the FO's landing requirements. Of course, the next question is...Who gets the bunk first?!!