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Originally Posted by KYTBRD
CaptainV: For those staying on the 767 and not moving do you think they're staying to wait for more seniority on the 747? It would seem their QoL for base preference and schedule would be much better if they remain on the 767 and a great deal of folks above them move over to the 747. In addition to that I find it interesting that there could be a few new hires on the 747 due to 767 folks remaining on the 767.
I know some are waiting for the 777. Can't bid it if you jump to the 747 and get locked. Others - like me - prefer to be senior on the 767. The primary factor is $$$ for those wanting to jump, not QoL. JFK 767 is a good gig because none of the trips start there, so you rarely have to leave/come home on a day off. That adds up. Plus, very recently, fun AMC trips.
I prefer CVG because I hardly ever get schedule changes on DHL trips, and I still like short legs and lots of landings. I like having my first choice on my work footprint, training and vacations. After 3 years, we could be senior in ANC (not even if you paid me), 50% in HSV, bottom third in CVG, bottom 10% everywhere else, but can't hold IAH. Other than HSV/CVG, i don't see base seniority getting tons better.
Beyond a November 747 class, I don't think you'll see any new hires going to the 747 for a long while. And honestly, the company should offer the slots to the guys hired in Oct. 2011, we've put our time in.