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12-17-2014 | 11:00 AM
#141
On Reserve
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: New Hire
Quickest to hold a line in DTW might be the 73 if it continues to grow. The ER in DTW is shrinking. The 320 is staffed properly so I guess it won't be easy to hold a line. The 717 is also staffed properly in DTW.
If you live within 45 minutes Reserve is not bad at all and in most categories senior
If you must have a line 73, 717 or 320 in NYC are the best but a lot of NY trips have early report and late release
If you live within 45 minutes Reserve is not bad at all and in most categories senior
If you must have a line 73, 717 or 320 in NYC are the best but a lot of NY trips have early report and late release
12-17-2014 | 01:39 PM
#143
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 12,833
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From: window seat
Just got hired by big d a few weeks ago and expecting indoc in Feb. Probably the happiest dude on earth, next to the other 966 who have won the career lotto in 2014.
Questions for the experienced masses:
I live 45 minutes from DTW, so I'm hoping to select an aircraft that I can hold a line on in DTW quickly. My last 4 SSN is pretty high, so I think I'll have my pick. What aircraft will get me a line number quickest in DTW? Can I hold a 73N / 320 / ER line within the first year? Is there something to be said for snagging a 73N spot and commuting to NYC to hold a decent line earlier?
Questions for the experienced masses:
I live 45 minutes from DTW, so I'm hoping to select an aircraft that I can hold a line on in DTW quickly. My last 4 SSN is pretty high, so I think I'll have my pick. What aircraft will get me a line number quickest in DTW? Can I hold a 73N / 320 / ER line within the first year? Is there something to be said for snagging a 73N spot and commuting to NYC to hold a decent line earlier?
NYC does usually allow you to buff your relative seniority, but rarely enough to compensate for the time cost hassle and stress of commuting. Life is way simpler and better with a short drive to work than commuting on probation to a 3 airport operation that falls apart whenever there is weather going on anywhere in the galaxy.
12-17-2014 | 02:33 PM
#144
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 6,569
Likes: 321
From: Sitting SC at the Five Towns
What Gloopy said. Bid the highest-paying seat in DTW. Who cares if you're on reserve? When you get to Year 2 pay you'll hold a line and won't have to go through a school again.
12-18-2014 | 12:57 PM
#146
Line Holder
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 972
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From: 7ERA
Based on the last AE projected category lists, the most junior 777 B will be at 73% on the seniority list and will be DTW based. The junior ATL based 777 B will be at 65%. The most junior 330 B will be at 78% and will be SEA based.
12-19-2014 | 05:21 PM
#147
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 188
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From: B-52 IP / Delta Poolie
Newbie question. Are those percentages from the top of the list or from the bottom? I'm guessing from the top? About when would a 73% seniority guy have been hired?
12-19-2014 | 07:38 PM
#148
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 272
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12-19-2014 | 07:51 PM
#149
Line Holder
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 972
Likes: 1
From: 7ERA
If you are a newbie, all you need to do is move up 3000 numbers and you might be able to hold it.
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