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chances of PHL as a base as a new hire?

pretty good chance..or you might get something else but be able to bid into PHL fairly quickly

I second 'who', we are hiring mode right now, and I feel confident you would be able to hold within a realignment or two

I always thought PHL was a senior base...

Couple quick questions if I may intervene/hijack....

How junior/senior is LGA? And I haven't been able to find any info about a commuter clause at AWAC, is there any protection for commuters? Thanks.

I think LGA is junior for FOs on reserve, but I am not sure about line holders. We do have a commuter policy, you have to give yourself two shots to get to base. First shot needs to get you there by 2 hours before your show time, second shot a half hour before your show time. You do not have to commute on us or mainline for the clause. Hope that helps :)

Good deal, thanks!

It is also worth noting that even though a commuter clause is in effect, it is best policy for pilots on probation to not miss their commutes. You just don't want to talk to anyone in scheduling (i.e. management) any more than you have to. Yes, we have protection, but it's also better not to need to use it very often during your first year on the line.

As for junior and senior bases, that seems be in flux. ORF is growing and DCA is shrinking. As to where you might go as a new hire? ORF is a pretty good guess. But as long as AWAC keeps hiring there are frequent vacancies and people can change around pretty easily.

A new pilot could probably get PHL pretty easily but would also probably be on RSV longer. Most people go for getting a line earlier rather than later even if it means going to a less desirable domicile.

any new word on contracts for AWAC?

I'm a recent new hire at awac. Expect ORF reserve your first week or two of training. That's what I and 95% of the new hires are getting right off the bat. I was awarded LGA just last week, put I'm hoping and expecting PHL will open up for me in the next few weeks.

So expect ORF as your first bid, but there's a fairly good chance you could get PHL before you start IOE.