Originally Posted by SoFloFlyer (Post 3277702)

What are the trips like from Chicago? 0.6-0.7s or are they longer? How about overnights?

Originally Posted by UnbeatenPath (Post 3278023)

Those trips are 200/145 routes. Most of our flying averages about 1.5 hours. The shortest routes I've flown are RIC-IAD and DEN-COS. On the flip side we do EWR-EWY, ORD-ELP, EWR-SAT, etc

Originally Posted by SoFloFlyer (Post 3278041)

Sounds like EWR is preferable for me. Does EWR also do MIA? Or is that IAD?

Originally Posted by UnbeatenPath (Post 3278099)

We don't really go to Miami anymore, at least on American. All bases have a relatively similar mix of flying

Originally Posted by UnbeatenPath (Post 3278020)

With the crazy hiring I'd guess it'll stay like this for a while. Legacies and LCCs are taking our pilots in big numbers right now. Captains are leaving, FOs are leaving/upgrading quickly, so there's lots of movementin the list. Unless there's another shutdown I'd guess you'll be able to get whatever base you want. Upgrade, not so much.

Originally Posted by DreamCatcher (Post 3278812)

what’s the current upgrade time looks like? Maybe with all the hiring it gets faster?

Originally Posted by DreamCatcher (Post 3278812)

what’s the current upgrade time looks like? Maybe with all the hiring it gets faster?

Originally Posted by LoneStar32 (Post 3278959)

It won't be long before you can upgrade as soon as you meet your mins. As soon as you get comfortable in the right seat, which should only take a couple month after IOE, you should start preparing for upgrade.

Originally Posted by njd1 (Post 3282625)

Currently a captain in 121. Considering a lateral to Republic to get EWR and stop commuting. What are the chances of holding EWR as FO out of training these days and what could I expect for an upgrade timeframe assuming I currently meet all requirements including 2500TT?