Making MCI a domicile would make too much sense. As far as FMN I guess that flight will be an employee shuttle. Do we really need STL to be a domicile if MKE will become one?

FMN as a Domicile
 

On the positive side of things . . .

I have a very good friend who lives in Farmington with his wife and two daughters. They are very happy living there.

It is a small community, no doubt. But the things my friend likes about it:

1) Very close to cross-country and downhill skiing/snowboarding in Durango during winter months.
2) Many, many outdoor trails for hiking, mountain biking, road biking, photography, etc.
3) Very close to some really good fly fishing spots.
4) Based on 1, 2, and 3 above, if you enjoy camping or generally doing outdoor activities, FMN is as good as any place to be.
5) Perhaps the best part for any underpaid pilot . . . relatively low cost of living.

Just trying to offer a brighter perspective.

FMN isnt bad at all... It could be way worse... Ever been based out of Liberty KS????? Thats a real sh** hole.

Sent in my app today... I hope I hear something. Ive had enough of PW. Lakes would be a nice step coming from a C208. No more deicing our own aircraft, no more overnights on the termianl couches, per diem would be nice, no more washing and waxing our own aircraft, no more baggage and passenger check in.. Ahh Lakes would be a breath of fresh air!
I live in ABQ and once i saw that it could be a domicile I sent the app in; I know its only going to be a few people. I guess i could drive to FMN if I had to. :D

Is that like Liberal KS, cuz I was based there and it was a real **hole. 100 degree heat with 40kt winds in the summer. Felt like someone was following you around with a giant sized hair dryer all day.

I live in Abulq,NM as well. I have an interview in a few weeks. With all the resumes they get I wondered why did they called me. I do have Turbo-prop and Part 135 time but still I thought it must be another reason. Who knows. Do you guys think they actually called me do to my location?

Domicile locations are based on seniority-based bidding, and there are pretty senior people doing ABQ TDY, and enjoying it there. I would imagine they will continue in ABQ, as most of them have for the past several months. They won't be getting TDY pay now, so maybe a few will change their domiciles. To answer your question, I don't think their criteria for interview calls is much more complicated than drawing names out of a hat.

I find that a bit hard to believe. I don't think it's rocket science but on the other hand they must have some criteria otherwise they would be calling on resume's that don't meet the requirements.I'll tell you what,I'll ask them at the interview.

I think 1900luxuryliner is right the HR guys just draw names out of a hat.

Quick question about that. Who gives the OK for the interview? The HR guy told me the CP gives the OK. I'm guessing it's not really efficient to send 2000 resumes to the CP every other day. Plus I've heard of cases where people with more experience were turned down, I'm guessing HR is doing the picking not the CP.