Casualinterest

Every class seems to have some 320B. But prioritize any equipment that is based in ATL. 320, 73, ER, 717 would probably be my bid if that was your goal. Ask 4 people though and you'll get 6 answers on which order to put them in...

Ejg08250

Thanks for your input, I will take any advice I can get. Maybe its not worth the risk, I have certainly gone back and forth about it. Lately, I have thought because I am flexible (No wife and kids) I could take a chance on having to deal with commuting for a number of months knowing in the somewhat near future I could hold Atlanta and settle down there on my preferred equipment. It seems a good amount of advice I have gotten has pushed me towards the 320 but i'm starting to see there is benefits to be found in all the fleets.

Casualinterest

320 is quick movement. Really quick. I'll be under 70% by my one year anniversary. Super easy to fly, and get l very comfortable. 73 has better destinations it seems but for the most part the trips seem about the same. ER does all kinds of stuff. I have friends that love it and hate it. But it's also not a growing fleet. And the 71... Well I literally don't know anyone who flies it so someone else will have to chime in.

With schedules like they are I don't imagine you'll find a fleet with a guaranteed super relaxing fun schedule.

PilotBases

717= super seniority in DTW at least, and it should be a growing fleet. Routes are RJ, no getting around that.

canuckav

Is 73b or 32b better for a new hire wanting to be SEA based? Assuming SEA isn't in the class drop. Is there much difference in seniority movement between the two, once you get to SEA? Thanks

TyWebb

I'm going to piggyback on this question. I not at DL yet with a class date at the end of OCT but after digging around on widgetseniority it seems the 737 is projecting 40 needed by March 2023 and the 320 is looking at adding 27 more in that same time. I'm not sure if I am reading that correctly or how those projections match with what actually happens, so hopefully someone could chime in and give you an answer and school me up at the same time. I am doubting my analysis a little as it looks like the 220 won't add anyone in that same time frame? stuck at 141 on the B side?

FangsF15

The 220 and 717 fleets are overstaffed, especially the 220. Lots of folks on the 220 barely flying on reserve - like, barely keeping landing currency.

Generally, in the next couple of years, I would expect the 320 to provide better seniority progression over the 737, mostly due to deliveries. The first 737 Max is set for delivery in 2025. As that ramps up, and the 321 NEO deliveries slow down to completion, that may/will change. Also, they are supposedly planning on opening a BOS 320 base in the next year or less, Individual bases/categories may be better/worse than others - it all just depends, and it's constantly in flux as to where. I wouldn't look at small differences in what widget seniority too closely. Like the old saying goes, measure with a micrometer, cut with an axe. The company has walleye vision and cuts with a dull axe... Good luck.

JetPilotDaddy

73 traditionally. The 320 bring in Seattle is the new kid on the block so unpredictable until bid packages start to show.

Maybe the 220 would have some decent movement after the new hire seat locks start expiring over the next year. Crews aren't bidding off for other reasons too (newer tech, very few red eyes)

Sanchoman

Anyone have an update for this weeks plane and base bids?

Prop Job

With the sims as backed up as they are would a new hire's seat lock be affected if this rumored AE closes before one starts sims? I scrubbed the PWA but couldn't find the answer.