This is technically untrue, the minimum is 8. I've been under 11 quite a few times due to JMs.

Yeah, you're right. I was referring to schedules though. I've been picking up OT on days off so I've been working less than 11 as well.

Feel sorry for you Ordinary...I'm new at just 8 months of flying the 175 as an FO but I've never had 8 days off. More typical is 13-14. 11 during reserve and that lasted 7 weeks. May be different now and I'm not familiar with other aircraft or bases.

ORD is in the guy's name. Since you're a 175 driver, you aren't exactly privy to what goes on in Chicago. You have it good, and others, not so much. I'll leave it at that.

I have had bad months, but so has anyone who has been here for years. I was on reserve for over 3 years when I upgraded but there were a bunch who did more than 5 years before me. Don't feel sorry for me or anyone, just keep perspective, and enjoy it when things are going well, because it likely won't always be the case.

It varies. Recruitment is swamped right now between normal apps, cadet apps, recent increase in current/former 121 apps, etc. It's a good problem to have.

It's always a good idea to follow up the application with a call or email. Adds a personal touch, allows you to get some questions answered, and will likely get your app pulled up quicker. Squeaky wheel gets the grease!

While I'll agree that Ordinary is a grumpy ol' codger, you have no effing clue dude. You lucked out and got in at a good spot at a good time. I'll leave it at that. You have no idea what other guys are dealing with in other statuses. You new dudes have no idea how good you have it.

Just a question for those that have a better idea about how things work in the 121 world (I am quite ignorant!), when the MIA base opens up (or any new base I suppose) is it possible that new hire classes will only be offered that? Anyone have a guess on the chance a new hire will be able to get LGA if they happen to be starting in October?

I know all of these things are highly subject to change but I'm just trying to get a rough idea of the way things might end up going.

Thanks!

So the way it works is crew planning tries to figure out where we are going to need pilots three months from now. That's a safe timeline from start of Indoc to finishing IOE. That being said just because we need people in Miami or DFW doesn't necessarily mean it will be offered to new hires.

The best way to determine your odds of getting a base is look at the historical base offerings since September of 2016. That's when hiring has picked up to its current pace following the roll out of bonuses.

It's important to point out that Envoy has a permanent seat lock on equipment for FOs unless your base closes then you are able to be displaced to any equipment and base that has room. If you are single and don't mind permanently living out of a suitcase the 145 offers the most flexibility with its 4 current bases and the potential for more coming with our new LOA. Every three months a vacancy bid had been posted allowing pilots that were given LGA on day 1 of Indoc to transfer to DFW. As of late our schedules have been fluctuating a bit as block hours are being shifted around the system with LGA and now miami opening up.

Hopefully this helps. In short I believe every new hire class since January has had LGA spots available. If you are younger then 26 there is a chance you could end up on the CRJ in ORD only.

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Thanks very much, very informative post. I am pretty young (24) and hoping for a NY base, planning to live wherever I am based but my family is all in the northeast. I know it can be hard to guess on stuff like that. Thanks for your insight!

Cheers