Any other input/advice appreciated.

Thanks!

 

LGA, pretty much sums this up.

 

What about ORD, wouldn't Chicago also be junior?

 

Right now because of the upgrades people are able to move around a little bit. But lga is almost certain. But for people who are in training now there is some hope of other bases. It's all about seniority right now! Ord was somewhat a mixed bag. Not as sr as atl but not too far behind. Good luck!

 

I JUST finished my interview with RAH today. They said a Shuttle America training class will be in August sometime but there may be one earlier depending on many variables. I'm scheduled in the XJT 06/20 training class in Houston. I hope RAH doesn't leave me hanging because without knowing, I'm going to go ahead to Houston. Any thoughts?

 

Waiting on an airline that you like is only going to get you further down the seniority list. I took the first class I could get at Shuttle, and I got my first choice in base at ORD. Timing is everything! XJET has an ORD base too...good luck on your choice! We are starting to hire a good amount of people!

 

Go wherever you can get a class first. Seniority is everything when deciding between regionals.

 

Go to XJT!

Are you THAT blinded by the 170?

 

Thems fightn' words son! But XJT is a good company with pretty good work rules...once you know the contract! But the longer you wait the lower on the list you go!

 

Considering that I already have been assigned the June 20 XJT class, I am really not missing any seniority. You are both correct that XJT is an excellent choice from the carriers who are placing pilots in jets right now. Being assigned to a 170/175 means the possibility of a brighter future than the 145 due to the fact that once the 50-seat aircraft are being eliminated(by Embraer & Bombardier models), I will still be flying. The other benefit is that experience operating an aircraft with a greater mgtow opens many more doors in the future per the wise words of some high-time 121 guys.

I plan to be in Houston on the 20th. If RAH calls and places me in a class before then, what else should keep me from going? I know there's turmoil at RAH right now but can you honestly tell me there isn't at almost every single airline?