LA base?
01-24-2021, 08:24 AM
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In general SOCAL airline bases tend to be somewhat senior at the top, but somewhat junior at the bottom since junior folks may not want to subject themselves to the high COL.
But LAX is also a popular base for commuters, plenty of flight options and no SFO flow. I've seen a lot of people actually move to LAS or RNO recently, to escape the taxes and politics; they just commute to LAX or maybe SFO.
Yes, OO is the regional for SOCAL, in addition to LAX you can drive to bases in PSP or SAN from LA and vice versa. With covid traffic you can probably sit reserve for any of those bases, anywhere in socal (that won't last though).
But LAX is also a popular base for commuters, plenty of flight options and no SFO flow. I've seen a lot of people actually move to LAS or RNO recently, to escape the taxes and politics; they just commute to LAX or maybe SFO.
Yes, OO is the regional for SOCAL, in addition to LAX you can drive to bases in PSP or SAN from LA and vice versa. With covid traffic you can probably sit reserve for any of those bases, anywhere in socal (that won't last though).
01-24-2021, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ezydriver
For regionals with a base in LAX.
Is LA a city that a lot of pilots ask for as base?
I live in LA and my wife is too tough to leave town.
Is LA a city that a lot of pilots ask for as base?
I live in LA and my wife is too tough to leave town.
01-24-2021, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by stang
All this said LA is not a bad place to be out of unless you are having to commute to the east coast.
01-24-2021, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
If you do have to live on the west coast and commute to the east coast, LAX is probably going to be the best western airport for that commute. Lots of options, better weather than SFO or SEA.
01-24-2021, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Cyio
That sounds horrible. Commuting is bad anyway you look at it, but a coast to coast would burn me out fast.
I know plenty of folks who do it. Since I work transcons, it usually means I've got the first leg of the trip if the other guy just commuted in.
01-24-2021, 02:23 PM
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Taking a peek at the SkyWest seniority list, you could essentially hold LAX (right seat) on the 175 out of training.
As rickair7777 stated, both seats are not very senior to hold, but you’re going to be enjoying reserve for some time.
Side note: I’ve worked LAX-RNO multiple times, the flight was PACKED with commuters. DL, UA, AA, AS, even some fractional guys.
As rickair7777 stated, both seats are not very senior to hold, but you’re going to be enjoying reserve for some time.
Side note: I’ve worked LAX-RNO multiple times, the flight was PACKED with commuters. DL, UA, AA, AS, even some fractional guys.
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