?!? Last official communication from the top (MT) stated that IAH will likely close in early 2017 as United -700 flying goes away.

I would definitely not assume that IAH will be around for much longer.

So IOE may not be taking 100 hours for everyone, but I was on a dead head this AM and saw the FO was someone from my new hire class 11 months ago. The captain was someone I live by... Ends up the FO STILL can't make a stabilized approach into SLC in calm winds and visual conditions, Capt had to take the controls, go around and land it himself... Scary to think we're letting people that need to rely on a gouge and stolen answers to get through ground and then can't even fly the plane to stay out online when they can't even do this job... Desperate times I guess. First time I've questioned one of the people up front when I've been dead heading

Thinking about dropping in my application here soon and I have a few questions for all you OOers:

The (soon to be) wife and I have planned our honeymoon for early next year (January) and we'll be gone for about 10 days. First, how realistic is it that I could even get that time off? Second, how bad would it look in the interview if I told them about needing the time off? I don't wanna be the "what can you do for me" guy and I certainly don't want to ruffle any feathers.

Should I wait to apply?

My own experience flying with recent new hires has been good overall. Sure, I seem to give a little free additional IOE here & there but that (to a degree) is a good captain's job. I still enjoy teaching moments as long as I'm not working my butt off just to keep us safe or legal. There have been a few less than optimal moments but not overwhelmingly bad IMO.

yoi should apply and just defer you class date until your wedding / honeymoon.

You lose total control over your life until you start bidding ... And either get reserve or a line .... And no way to have 10 days off in a row ....

Just be forthright in the interview... Tell them hey I want to work here, but I won't be able to start here until after our honeymoon. We need people and they're not going to send you packing just because you can't start right away, as it stands there is not a chance you could get ten days off even if you started class already. Someone more qualified than me could tell you if that's a possibility with some seniority in the CRJ as far as the 175 is concerned it's doable depending on what month it is/block hours and how senior you are. (I say that now, but I tried for 10 in a row in August and let's just say its been my worst bid ever since starting here.)

Thanks for the responses! I didn't even know deferring was an option to be honest. Guess I'll have plenty of time to study if I get the job!

I know a guy that had to call in sick the day after his wedding, does that answer your question?

Haha well not really, but at least it sounds like he had a good time! :D

I don't believe you can take any vacation in your first year. Someone could correct me if I'm wrong. And even if you had the hours, good luck using them if you haven't bid for time off in the master bid which will happen in November. (And you'd need to be qualified, online, and in the domicile you plan to stay in in order to get to bid. -- You lose your vacation slot when transferring.)