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ImSoSuss 04-15-2023 07:41 AM


Originally Posted by saganist (Post 3624395)
Am I correct in thinking that I could be LGA based (thinking 320, FWIW), then consistently bid for trips that begin and end in JFK (which is a much better commute for me from Austin)? Never worked somewhere with co-domiciles before.

TIA

Also makes a big difference between LGA D or I. You want JFK, definitely bid 737 I

saganist 04-15-2023 08:08 AM


Originally Posted by ImSoSuss (Post 3624598)
Also makes a big difference between LGA D or I. You want JFK, definitely bid 737 I

Oh, okay. And could I also do a lot of JFK on the 320? (Just finished getting that type, and I actually like the plane a lot, but maybe I shouldn't be too attached to it.)

ImSoSuss 04-15-2023 08:17 AM


Originally Posted by saganist (Post 3624614)
Oh, okay. And could I also do a lot of JFK on the 320? (Just finished getting that type, and I actually like the plane a lot, but maybe I shouldn't be too attached to it.)

As a former 320 guy now on the 737, do yourself a favor and stay on the Airbus. I am not sure how the Airbus is distributed in New York.

AllYourBaseAreB 04-15-2023 10:30 AM

Plenty of 320 flying in Jfk

saganist 04-15-2023 10:43 AM


Originally Posted by AllYourBaseAreB (Post 3624674)
Plenty of 320 flying in Jfk

Nice, thank you.

saganist 04-15-2023 10:47 AM


Originally Posted by ImSoSuss (Post 3624619)
As a former 320 guy now on the 737, do yourself a favor and stay on the Airbus. I am not sure how the Airbus is distributed in New York.

Glad to hear I'm not crazy, thank you.

GrumpyBear 04-15-2023 11:15 AM

Got my CJO on March 28th. Aiming to get the Airbus (47 years old). LAX is my base of choice. Until very recently LAX hasn't been offered. I did see though that the latest class drop had 3 LAX 737 slots. Looking to start INDOC in July.

So...my question is, should there be LAX slots for my class, should I take it even though it may be for the 737 OR choose the Airbus for a different domicile knowing that I'll get LAX eventually.

I have guys in my Reserve unit that fly the Bus and love it. I've also spoken to guys that have flown both the 737 and the Bus and prefer the Bus hands down. Thoughts?

Beech Dude 04-15-2023 11:46 AM


Originally Posted by GrumpyBear (Post 3624690)
Got my CJO on March 28th. Aiming to get the Airbus (47 years old). LAX is my base of choice. Until very recently LAX hasn't been offered. I did see though that the latest class drop had 3 LAX 737 slots. Looking to start INDOC in July.

So...my question is, should there be LAX slots for my class, should I take it even though it may be for the 737 OR choose the Airbus for a different domicile knowing that I'll get LAX eventually.

I have guys in my Reserve unit that fly the Bus and love it. I've also spoken to guys that have flown both the 737 and the Bus and prefer the Bus hands down. Thoughts?

Bid the Bus. Do not even consider the 73. You'll be senior enough to grab a 320. If LAX isn't in your drop, no sweat. Take it to any base, or one you won't mind being in for a few months. You'll bid to LAX in your first vacancy on property while you're in training. You'll be made in the shade in LAX on the Bus in less than 6 months. CongrAAts and welcome.

GrumpyBear 04-15-2023 12:18 PM

Beech Dude:

Thank you for the insight! I can't wait to start.

CRJdriver2017 04-15-2023 03:12 PM


Originally Posted by ImSoSuss (Post 3624619)
As a former 320 guy now on the 737, do yourself a favor and stay on the Airbus. I am not sure how the Airbus is distributed in New York.

Curious about your statement here. I’m a new hire on the A320 and haven’t began groundschool yet. I’m already typed on the bus so hopefully training is a little easier. I do consider the 737 but the seat lock thing is bothersome. I hear the 737 flying is better overall. Why do you suggest one stay put on the bus?


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