Originally Posted by FlyingIsLife

Hey, newbie here...Two questions: 1) how are a/c & base assigned (last-4 SSN, reverse order like Delta/FDX, or age oldest to youngest like AA)? 2) if an MCO 737 isn't available in a class, how long before someone could transfer? Thanks.

Originally Posted by JTwift

1) Age.

2) We don't know yet. the base opens in May. Maybe quick. Maybe not.

Originally Posted by Westcoastpilot5

Have a class date coming up, and I'm interested in QOL of 777 reserve vs NB lineholder in SFO.

I live less than an hour from the airport and at previous airlines really don't mind sitting reserve if the utilization is low. Usually I'd prefer more days at home (whether they are scheduled, or on reserve but not getting called into work). I see that 777 SFO tends to go very junior in class drops which I assume is due to most people commuting to 18 days of global reserve to SFO for a lengthy amount of time before getting a base transfer.

Whatever I choose I'd like to stay on for a bit since I'm not interested in going back to training. I know the conservative/ historic advise would be to take the NB slot and enjoy the seniority ride....but any opinions for a Local SFO guy who wants QOL and days off (scheduled or non-utilized on reserve?). I always hear how good of QOL the wide body flying is - but wondering if that's only at a senior level. Sorry in advance if this type of question has already been answered but I usually see the advise geared towards guys commuting to SFO from other areas of the country, rather than for a local like myself.

Originally Posted by FriendlyPilot

With 100 planes coming in 2023 and 100+ every year after that for the next 5 it’s not likely every pilots finishing their 1st year can hold Captain.

They want to hire 10,000 pilots in the next 4 years.

Originally Posted by Death2Daleks

What are the noticable differences in schedule, destinations when it comes to the 77/78 out of SFO?

Originally Posted by ComanchePilot

1/31 class drop

20x A320 (DEN max of 2; DCA max of 16; LAX max of 13; EWR/IAH/ORD/SFO unlimited)
15x B737 (DCA/EWR/IAH/LAX/ORD/SFO unlimited)
4x B756 (all EWR)
10x B777 (all SFO)

Originally Posted by Random Task

Who got what?