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CAsFiled 05-23-2018 08:32 PM

Bases / Seniority
 
Considering applying to XJT. What bases are junior and most likely able to hold an FO line with minimal (if any) reserve?

DirkDiggler 05-23-2018 08:55 PM

In all seriousness, I wouldn't consider XJT or any United Express regional. Subpar pay, indefinite upgrades, unknown future to name a few reasons.

Most junior FO's with hard line
EWR 9/2017
CLE 5/2016
IAH 10/2016
ORD 7/2017

PontiusPilot 05-23-2018 10:00 PM


Originally Posted by CAsFiled (Post 2601097)
Considering applying to XJT. What bases are junior and most likely able to hold an FO line with minimal (if any) reserve?

EWR is the most junior. Reserve seems to be around 4 months.

Blackhawk 05-24-2018 02:36 AM

Management has stated several times that a virtual TYS base is coming “soon”, but we shall see. And if it does appear and anyone is left from ATL it will probably be senior.

calmwinds 05-24-2018 04:08 AM


Originally Posted by CAsFiled (Post 2601097)
Considering applying to XJT. What bases are junior and most likely able to hold an FO line with minimal (if any) reserve?

I thought you had a job with Air Wisconsin and Mesa....

CAsFiled 05-25-2018 01:01 PM


Originally Posted by calmwinds (Post 2601190)
I thought you had a job with Air Wisconsin and Mesa....

Interviewed with both of them, offers from both, still unsure as to right direction. So back to researching other possibilities. . .

calmwinds 05-26-2018 04:27 AM


Originally Posted by CAsFiled (Post 2602280)
Interviewed with both of them, offers from both, still unsure as to right direction. So back to researching other possibilities. . .

It depends on what you want out of life.

Living in base is key for a lot of pilots with families. That means minimizing time away. Pilots have one of the highest divorce rates. It can be a hard life on a relationship.

Making it to the majors is key for a lot of pilots. That means flying for a regional that has a good reputation.

Good luck!

Blackhawk 05-26-2018 05:29 AM


Originally Posted by calmwinds (Post 2602603)
It depends on what you want out of life.

Living in base is key for a lot of pilots with families. That means minimizing time away. Pilots have one of the highest divorce rates. It can be a hard life on a relationship.

Making it to the majors is key for a lot of pilots. That means flying for a regional that has a good reputation.

Good luck!

When I look at those who got divorced it usually has more to do with one or both partners versus the career.

JuniorFO 05-26-2018 12:43 PM

You are able to hold ORD, CLE, EWR in training, IAH takes 2 months.

JuniorFO 05-26-2018 12:44 PM

Also zero delays in training.


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