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Old 04-27-2018 | 11:22 AM
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8-10 years for upgrade at SWA. If you want to upgrade faster (in NB and depends on base) UAL will probably get you there faster.
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Old 04-27-2018 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Swingline78
SWA for more days off
UAL for less legs flown.

Also SWA for scheduling flexibility.
More days off for the first few years at SW. Once you get on the widebody way less work at UA. I have been on a WB since About 2.5 years on property and have never worked more than about 10-12 days a month. That includes a commute from Denver.
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Old 04-27-2018 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Swingline78
8-10 years for upgrade at SWA. If you want to upgrade faster (in NB and depends on base) UAL will probably get you there faster.

Guys that were hired in this latest wave should have substantially lower upgrade time. Probably in the 5-7 year range presuming we stick with the numbers being thrown out.
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Old 04-27-2018 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Half wing
Uh, no max 8’s. -9’s and -10’s though.
Yeah I just meant Max’s

Still getting 161 (-1 we just got) and still wish they were airbuses.
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Old 04-27-2018 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by flyguy81
SWA FO pay lags UAL from yr 2-4 and is basically on par after that. I had a UAL interview and declined it since my QOL is great. YMMV
Apples to Oranges though.

Yr 5 FO at UAL can hold WB making $200/hr. Quite a big difference.
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Old 04-27-2018 | 02:08 PM
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Tough choices ... good to see these threads back on here again.
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Old 04-27-2018 | 02:08 PM
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Old 04-27-2018 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by svergin
You could likely be a 787 or 777 FO in 2 years making $200+ an hour. Or fly the 737 your entire career if that’s what you’re into. Either way They are both good jobs.
Changing my response. Looks like 2nd yr pilots will likely see the 777 this yr. Can’t wait for that snapshot tomorrow!
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Old 04-27-2018 | 02:51 PM
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Or Monday...
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Old 04-27-2018 | 02:53 PM
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How come it’s going down to 2nd year? Are you guys expanding widebody flying that much?
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