Originally Posted by SiShane

Well guys I got the boot from the computer test. I felt good about the cog test, who knows on the personality but the job test I felt was pretty brutal this time. These were the same 3 tests for Xjt but job test questions pulled out of the bank were harder than when I took it at Xjt. Could of maybe studied more but I'm just taking it as a sign that I should probably stay put at Xjt and wait for bigger and better things. But I can attest from my short exposure there that the people seem very happy about being there. Had to jumpseat up from dfw on a Compass E175 so got to chat it up with the crew. Also some compass guys were commuting, in fact one gave up his jumpseat so I could make it to MSP. Real stand up guys that seem super excited about going to delta (in captain's case) and upgrading soon for Fo. And the latest info during company presentation was that they are on the backside of hiring for flows and upgrades so things are gonna simmer down till delta announces more hiring. For those wondering about 1 yr pay it's $25.77/hr per the new contract which is expected to take effect in April. Training pay is only 15hrs for the 30 day cbt which might change to 14 days. Then 75 hr guarantee without per diem till Ioe. So plan on first 3 months not getting paid much. Oh yeah you're on yr own as far as lodging during training. But anyways even tho I was sent home packing without an actual interview I'm glad I came and gave it a shot without wondering what if. It just wasn't in the cards for me. Good luck to those interviewing or starting class soon. Seems like a good regional to go to right now.....so take that for what it's worth!

Originally Posted by UPTme

For the guys new to 121...

Reserve line? Sounds like a non sequitur to me. My understanding is that reserve is reserve and a line is a line...

Originally Posted by LostInPA

No, it makes sense. Back in the medieval ages before PBS, companies had 'lines' consisting of trips and off days, and pre-built 'reserve lines' consisting of reserve days and off days and crewmembers selected their schedule from those. 'Line' is just a synonym for 'schedule', but typically used to mean 'a schedule consisting of trips and off days'.

Anyone else feel free to correct, but that's how we looked at it at my last employer (non-PBS), too.
(added: The (old) contractual definition of 'lineholder' includes reserves with reserve lines)

Originally Posted by ForsterR

Hey guys, great discussions. Getting ready to retire from military, going to interview at Compass, couple of quick questions:

• What are the most likely bases to get stationed at out of training?
• How does the process work for base assignment? Do they do it by last-4 of SSN, or some other process?
• Is it normal to stay at one base for a while, or do they move you frequently?

Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by ForsterR

Hey guys, great discussions. Getting ready to retire from military, going to interview at Compass, couple of quick questions:

• What are the most likely bases to get stationed at out of training?
• How does the process work for base assignment? Do they do it by last-4 of SSN, or some other process?
• Is it normal to stay at one base for a while, or do they move you frequently?

Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by ForsterR

Hey guys, great discussions. Getting ready to retire from military, going to interview at Compass, couple of quick questions:

• What are the most likely bases to get stationed at out of training?
• How does the process work for base assignment? Do they do it by last-4 of SSN, or some other process?
• Is it normal to stay at one base for a while, or do they move you frequently?

Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by John 3:16

Great responses to the questions - thanks guys.

One question as a retiring military guy - what's the significance of a base being junior? How does that affect movement, upgrades, etc?