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09-27-2021 | 07:12 AM

#1711

ZeroTT

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Originally Posted by echodriver88

Anyone have an idea on how long it would currently take to hold a line in either the 73/320 at DCA?

no.

current hiring suggests it could be very short but unlikely so short that EWR first doesn’t make sense

09-27-2021 | 08:34 AM

#1712

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Originally Posted by echodriver88

Anyone have an idea on how long it would currently take to hold a line in either the 73/320 at DCA? I'll be living in Virginia Beach for the foreseeable future, with the eventual goal of moving in domicile to DC, but considering bidding EWR for now if the time to a line is excessive at DCA. My gameplan would be to commute to EWR for a while (since it is a commute regardless to either DCA or EWR) and then try to bid DCA once I have enough seniority to hold a line there.

Thanks for any info--excited to join the United team!

No idea but I know the airbus does layovers in Norfolk in case that influences your decision. I’m not sure how senior it goes but I’ve seen it on the EWR schedule and flown it once.

09-27-2021 | 09:02 AM

#1713

C11DCA

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From: 320 Captain

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Originally Posted by echodriver88

the 737 is a larger category then the 320 in DC, but generally assume 20% below you to guarantee a line in normal times. With covid that number has fluctuated greatly month to month, at least on the Airbus as network shifts flying around. Im at 63% (so 37% below me) and could not be guaranteed a line in August and was on reserve. But network forced even more flying to DC in September and October (as compared to August) so back to being a lineholder.

and don’t bid a plane because of a specific layover. Those can change all the time. Just ask those special 767/777/787 pilots and their need for South America trips.

09-27-2021 | 12:51 PM

#1714

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737 is the growing fleet, it’s always the best choice imo

09-27-2021 | 02:34 PM

#1715

Really

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Originally Posted by ThumbsUp

I would just read through the forums for a more detailed answer. This question has been answered a lot. 320=arguably better airplane. 737=better trips, by destinations. Probably faster to a line right now on the 737 as people tend to hang out longer on the bus.

Better plane? I'd argue that point with you. People hang out on the Bus longer? Really? Where did you get that info? I've been on the 737 for 23 yrs and there are senior people to me on it going NOWHERE!! PS- The last FO I flew with is upgranding next month and going to the Airbus since he would be more senior in the A/C in IAH. He would've rather have gone to the 737 better flying and he likes the A/C. Everyone has their own opinions not right or wrong. Just figure out what you want and for most people its ALL about seniority in seat and base with where it flies to coming in a close 2nd. Hope this helps.

09-27-2021 | 04:52 PM

#1716

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Originally Posted by Really

Better plane? I'd argue that point with you.

Well, that's why I said arguably. To some, they like the quieter, roomier airplane that doesn't have space-shuttle re-entry speeds on final. Oh and did you know it has a side stick and a tray table? Some people like that stuff.

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People hang out on the Bus longer? Really? Where did you get that info? I've been on the 737 for 23 yrs and there are senior people to me on it going NOWHERE!! PS- The last FO I flew with is upgranding next month and going to the Airbus since he would be more senior in the A/C in IAH. He would've rather have gone to the 737 better flying and he likes the A/C. Everyone has their own opinions not right or wrong. Just figure out what you want and for most people its ALL about seniority in seat and base with where it flies to coming in a close 2nd. Hope this helps.

There's this system we use called CCS. It has the staffing. You should check it out. Since you mentioned IAH, 50% for 320 FO is about 800 more senior than 737 FO. In fact, at least at 50%, it's at least several hundred more senior at ORD, DEN, EWR and then I stopped looking.

09-27-2021 | 05:47 PM

#1717

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Originally Posted by ThumbsUp

Takes about 7 years to hit the 50% mark, currently, in the right seat of the Airbus in IAH. It's crazy senior and the fleet keeps shrinking in IAH.

09-27-2021 | 06:41 PM

#1718

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Originally Posted by Highflyer35

Is there a positive to bidding 737 over A320 or vise-versa? Putting all bases aside.

If you bid the 737 you will have 1/2 the thickness of your skin removed, learn to feel personally attacked when someone even slightly criticizes your airplane, and have to get very upset whenever you hear someone say "GUPPY".

09-27-2021 | 06:54 PM

#1719

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I love saying guppy on the radio, especially in ewr and iah. it’s really what allows me to get out of bed in the morning.

09-27-2021 | 07:12 PM

#1720

Galaxy5

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Originally Posted by worstpilotever

I love saying guppy on the radio, especially in ewr and iah. it’s really what allows me to get out of bed in the morning.

So wtf is with the Guppy thing offending people? As a post merger guy who dgaf what the airplane is called, it blows my mind that someone always feels the need to say GUPPY on any post in the Facebook groups and then blows my mind even more that people get so worked up over it.

Paycheck cashes every two weeks whether it’s called seven three, three seven, thirty seven, FLUF, Guppy or Puppenholfükker.