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05-16-2026 | 11:37 AM

#1061

saturn

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From: Supreme Allied Commander

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Originally Posted by Jdub2

I think we all felt like you once, at least a little. Eventually though, the shine wears off once you hear “lesson learned” another four times

lol. We are literally in a Summer 2018-early 2020 loop. Out of nowhere in 2018, "we are going to tap the brakes on hiring effective immediately" for cost saving efficiencies. Every pilot predicted a wild summer in 2019. It happened, and management was shocked. Then after summer, the "we ran a little bit hot for summer 2019" confessional, driven by a promise to overhire in 2020. History repeats itself and we are relearning past mistakes.

05-16-2026 | 11:39 AM

#1062

Eldee5

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At my interview they asked me if I’d be ok being an FO on the 88 in NYC for 7-10 years. That was in 2014. My things have changed.

05-17-2026 | 01:45 PM

#1063

Owlchemist

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Joined: Jun 2016

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Is there no 350 to 330 short course? Have I doomed myself to a month on Virginia Ave?

05-17-2026 | 01:57 PM

#1064

Scooter432

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Joined: Jan 2015

Posts: 801

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From: Concourse A

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Originally Posted by rvr350

The 2015 hires are in for a surprise, but they will be on reserve for next 5 yo.

WB reserve is a totally different QOL vs NB reserve. I guess the potential commutes for SC could possibly be annoying but first world problems.

05-17-2026 | 04:43 PM

#1065

Redbird611

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Originally Posted by Owlchemist

Is there no 350 to 330 short course? Have I doomed myself to a month on Virginia Ave?

There is for the same seat. Airbus Cross-Crew Qualification (ACCQ) is 11 days IIRC.

05-17-2026 | 04:47 PM

#1066

Redbird611

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Originally Posted by saturn

The difference is no management confessional this time yet. Just accusing pilots of organized criminal
activity to the other employee groups. 🖕🏻 I’m not convinced “learning” has occurred.

05-18-2026 | 12:55 AM

#1067

KoolAid69

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Joined: Aug 2025

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Quote:

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

not to mention they have 2 man crossings… MAD and LIS from what I’ve heard

05-18-2026 | 03:26 AM

#1068

PilotWombat

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Joined: Jun 2019

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From: Currently freeloading

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Originally Posted by KoolAid69

not to mention they have 2 man crossings… MAD and LIS from what I’ve heard

Why not LHR, CDG, and AMS too then? LHR is closer to BOS than MAD, and CDG and AMS are both less than 50 miles further.

Just in case it's needed, I am NOT advocating for this. Just doesn't make sense to me.

05-18-2026 | 03:34 AM

#1069

Fastpilot

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Joined: Jan 2023

Posts: 148

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Originally Posted by Scooter432

WB reserve is a totally different QOL vs NB reserve. I guess the potential commutes for SC could possibly be annoying but first world problems.

lol yea. Wait until they find out people purposely bid reserve for years.

05-18-2026 | 04:19 AM

#1070

BlueSkies

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From: B737 FO

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Originally Posted by Fastpilot

lol yea. Wait until they find out people purposely bid reserve for years.

I don't know, take a look at some WB wide reports. With the latest adjustment to PBs, reserve seems to be almost completely the most junior pilots with just a few sprinkled in higher up the list. That being said, I only looked at a few cats and just the As.