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05-15-2026 | 07:39 AM

#1031

Podracer

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Originally Posted by Trip7

Also bidding behavior towards reserve positions may have changed since payback days were significantly devalue

Brave New World.

The guy I was sitting next to in DCLC class recently cited this as his main reason for upgrading

05-15-2026 | 08:53 AM

#1032

Trip7

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Originally Posted by crewdawg

This! Multiple lines of 17 days of flying in the current month...yikes! "Cool" destinations lose their luster when you've been there for the 1,000th time and/or you're working that much over the summer months. Here's hoping they can dump some of those.

That's a solid point but doesn't cover the steep drop in seniority for Captain on the 330 in SEA and the 350 in ATL.

PB devaluation and Summer training are factors. Another factor of could be family. Younger pilot group might mean younger families so pilots prioritizing seniority for schedule flexibility and holidays.

I heard Xmas in JoBerg is nice tho

05-15-2026 | 09:01 AM

#1033

Trip7

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Also those currently in the left seat of the 320 have an awesome perk, can go have fun being a WB A on the 330 or 350 for a year then come right back to the 320 for seniority if desired.

05-15-2026 | 09:27 AM

#1034

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Originally Posted by NWA4LIFE

I predict bos 330a in the coming year is going to go waaaaay more junior than this. Cool destinations and top pay for sure, but 13-15 days off flying a widebody working every weekend? Not what you expect I was shocked to see line awards with 13 days off but they can because the trips have min credit for a 3 day

I had a standing bid in for 330 A, then I looked at the PBS awards, thats an early death wish.

05-15-2026 | 10:27 AM

#1035

Gone Flying

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Originally Posted by weekendflyer

I had a standing bid in for 330 A, then I looked at the PBS awards, thats an early death wish.

yep. 5-6 unaugmented redeyes a month with a circadian rhythm swap for the flight back.

that would get old quick.

05-15-2026 | 10:55 AM

#1036

20Fathoms

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Originally Posted by FangsF15

I do not think it is ironclad. They (are supposed to) do everything they can to retain it though. Email training planning directly and explain/ask?

Thanks, I may just hold off buying for a week or so. Can anyone who had a recent award chime in with how long it took to get a firm sim date?

05-15-2026 | 11:06 AM

#1037

tripled

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Originally Posted by hockeypilot44

Nice.

16 years NB FO
Just over 2 years senior NB captain
20 years WB captain in ATL.

First 16 years were sh!tty but at least last 22 are solid.

05-15-2026 | 11:19 AM

#1038

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gone Flying

yep. 5-6 unaugmented redeyes a month with a circadian rhythm swap for the flight back.

that would get old quick.

More like.. YOU would get old quick!

05-15-2026 | 11:39 AM

#1039

Uninteresting

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Originally Posted by hockeypilot44

Nice.

16 years NB FO
Just over 2 years senior NB captain
20 years WB captain in ATL.

First 16 years were sh!tty but at least last 22 are solid.

hired at 27 as the wave was about to kick off. very nice!

05-15-2026 | 01:26 PM

#1040

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 20Fathoms

Thanks, I may just hold off buying for a week or so. Can anyone who had a recent award chime in with how long it took to get a firm sim date?

About 3-3.5 weeks and you’ll get your emailed training letter with the exact dates and sim times. At 4 weeks it will show in the IQ training schedule on your fleet page. You will also see your July training blocked out in PBS when we bid June 4.

You may want to recheck the vacation section in the PWA. If your vacation is liquidated they will reimburse for deposits to some extent.