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Originally Posted by midlifeflysis
Hey guys -- I start class in September and will be bidding LGA as my base since I live on Long Island. I was curious how the lines are out of LGA for junior FOs? Once some seniority is gained is the option for 1 or 2 days trips available? How much shuttle flying to BOS and DCA do we do? For those who live in base, do you find it easy to pick up extra flying?
Any other insight into the LGA schedules would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks.
We don’t have “lines” of flying at Republic. We have a PBS bidding system where you bid to create your line.
That said. There are about 550 to 625 pairings/trips each month for you to bid from. While it does vary from month to month, you’ll find about 15-20% are 1 day trips, 25-35% are 2 day trips, 25-35% are 3 day trips and around 10% 4 day trips. Rarely are there any 5 day trips. You will bid for your “line” by selecting preferences to choose from these pairings or trips. LGA pilots have typically 15-18 days off per month, depending upon seniority and what your bidding preferences are.
It’s VERY easy to pick up extra flying. Currently we do all of the DCA shuttle flying and about 75% of the BOS shuttle flying on the DL side; about all of it on the AA side also.
Hope that helps.