Originally Posted by
love2av8
As for reserve time, it's all over the place and dependent on base and equipment. It's hard getting an accurate answer on this from anyone. I know LAX very senior. Just bid the equipment you want and chances are you can get into the base you want pretty quick (except LAX). But make sure you do your homework on what bases have what equipment because you will be seatlocked in the ATR for 1 year and until upgrade in the jets (unless company deems your needed elsewhere).
Some guys who haven't finished IOE yet got LA on the last vacancy bid. Even LA is possible to hold after a couple of months.