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Icaruss 05-26-2023 11:52 AM
Originally Posted by CC268 (Post 3642035)
What is the likely hood of getting the Airbus if you are one of the younger guys in the class? Are most folks getting what they want. I’d be looking at PHX eventually so I’d want to avoid the 737.
Let me get the crystal ball out….Not sure, depends.

MCDUmanipulator 05-26-2023 11:54 AM
Originally Posted by CC268 (Post 3642035)
What is the likely hood of getting the Airbus if you are one of the younger guys in the class? Are most folks getting what they want. I’d be looking at PHX eventually so I’d want to avoid the 737.
If your younger then around 32 it’ll be hard to get the Airbus.

CC268 05-26-2023 12:22 PM
Originally Posted by MCDUmanipulator (Post 3642059)
If you’re younger then around 32 it’ll be hard to get the Airbus.
Yea I am 29. Already got the 737 type from SWA. Being stuck on the 737 again for 2 years is not ideal lol.

CC268 05-26-2023 12:24 PM
Originally Posted by Flyinggrill (Post 3642044)
It’s completely dependent on your class and drop. I was in a class of 45, with only 18 AB slots I believe. I’m 30 and there were only 737 slots left when the bid got to me. I finally got awarded PHX 320 but I’m withheld and I’ll be commuting until the middle of next year. Withholds can be up to a max of 12 months and you should expect to be withheld the max time right now.
Can you explain the withheld in more detail? So your seat locked for 2 years right?

CRJdriver2017 05-26-2023 01:25 PM
Originally Posted by MCDUmanipulator (Post 3642059)
If your younger then around 32 it’ll be hard to get the Airbus.
On the other hand my class in April had 48 and only 8 737 spots.

ImSoSuss 05-26-2023 01:27 PM
Originally Posted by CC268 (Post 3642035)
What is the likely hood of getting the Airbus if you are one of the younger guys in the class? Are most folks getting what they want. I’d be looking at PHX eventually so I’d want to avoid the 737.
fair to middlin

desertdog71 05-26-2023 01:31 PM
Which aircraft has the faster movement? Also why is the Bus more desirable? I know the 737 is a dinosaur but really is it that bad?

brdsoccer 05-26-2023 01:36 PM
Originally Posted by desertdog71 (Post 3642093)
Which aircraft has the faster movement? Also why is the Bus more desirable? I know the 737 is a dinosaur but really is it that bad?
To piggy back on his questions, I've heard 737 has better trips. I'm specifically looking to be based in DFW. What is better about 737 trips vs AB (if anything)?

RippinClapBombs 05-26-2023 01:42 PM
Originally Posted by CC268 (Post 3642072)
Yea I am 29. Already got the 737 type from SWA. Being stuck on the 737 again for 2 years is not ideal lol.
You may be surprised. I was around your age and snatched one of the last Airbus bids.

ObiOne 05-26-2023 02:58 PM
Originally Posted by CC268 (Post 3642076)
Can you explain the withheld in more detail? So your seat locked for 2 years right?
You are seat locked for six months as a new hire, but they can withhold you to make it a year. This means that if they are conducting new hire training and upgrades to the point that they can't accommodate you (likely), you will be awarded what you bid but will have to wait until the year is up for it to actually go into effect. It's basically a year seat lock, effectively.


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