Commuting on Brown to ANC or SDF?
12-24-2006, 08:47 AM
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Just a word of advice. Commuting to ANC is HELL! You'll be competing with FedEx, NWA and Alaska pilots for a limited number of jumpseats. And Alaska pilots will have the trump card because you're offline. CASS? Sometimes, but AS loads are pretty heavy uniformly throughout the year with a small break in late January/early February and again in October. The tourists have discovered the Great Land and the winter seats are filled with locals escaping the cold weather.
Bid ONT/SDF if you have the choice.
Bid ONT/SDF if you have the choice.
12-24-2006, 07:12 PM
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[QUOTE=Archie Bunker;94914]
I'm pretty sure that I'll be in a January class at Brown, and I'm guessing I'll get MD-11s somewhere.
Did you get called yet for a class??? And as for choice. I got to bid for a base and seat/aircraft and got my first pick on all three when I was called for a class.
I'm pretty sure that I'll be in a January class at Brown, and I'm guessing I'll get MD-11s somewhere.
Did you get called yet for a class??? And as for choice. I got to bid for a base and seat/aircraft and got my first pick on all three when I was called for a class.
12-25-2006, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by PAX2Cargo
Did you get called yet for a class??? And as for choice. I got to bid for a base and seat/aircraft and got my first pick on all three when I was called for a class.
I'm still waiting for the instructions on where to take the drug screening.
12-26-2006, 08:45 AM
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Archie - I've been driving the FDX MD11/10 between oak- anc for quite a few years now and never had more than two jumpers(at least 4 seats) on board. OAK 3 AM departure sucks, but it is nonstop and no SEA hassles. There is a SAT 4PM flight also. Most of us say "fill'r up" for anyone needing a ride.
12-26-2006, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker
Thanks a lot Birdstrike.
I would love to based in ONT on the 75/767.....that would mean no commute, but I have a funny feeling that a MD-11 is in my future....and that probably means ANC or SDF for the first year. At any rate, it looks like SDF is the hands down winner between the two for a potential commuter, like me.
Thanks again,
Arch
I would love to based in ONT on the 75/767.....that would mean no commute, but I have a funny feeling that a MD-11 is in my future....and that probably means ANC or SDF for the first year. At any rate, it looks like SDF is the hands down winner between the two for a potential commuter, like me.
Thanks again,
Arch
12-26-2006, 09:57 AM
#19
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Originally Posted by Velocipede
Just a word of advice. Commuting to ANC is HELL! You'll be competing with FedEx, NWA and Alaska pilots for a limited number of jumpseats. And Alaska pilots will have the trump card because you're offline. CASS? Sometimes, but AS loads are pretty heavy uniformly throughout the year with a small break in late January/early February and again in October. The tourists have discovered the Great Land and the winter seats are filled with locals escaping the cold weather.
Bid ONT/SDF if you have the choice.
Bid ONT/SDF if you have the choice.
If the guy is either FDX or UPS, he'll most likely will just ride on his own carrier where he can reserve a seat.
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