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Old 05-22-2019, 11:54 PM
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I am a new CJO looking to start in the fall. I’ve seen a few recently accepted the B756 to EWR/SFO. If I was to do the same, how long could I expect to get to IAH? I understand it’s quicker though with the A320/B737 to IAH, but what’s a few extra months if it’s doable. Or would I be shooting myself in the foot trying to get to IAH by taking the B756 (if even available)?
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Old 05-23-2019, 01:36 AM
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I am a new CJO looking to start in the fall. I’ve seen a few recently accepted the B756 to EWR/SFO. If I was to do the same, how long could I expect to get to IAH? I understand it’s quicker though with the A320/B737 to IAH, but what’s a few extra months if it’s doable. Or would I be shooting myself in the foot trying to get to IAH by taking the B756 (if even available)?
Go with the 320/737. Bid the 756 later.
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Old 05-23-2019, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by canman View Post
I am a new CJO looking to start in the fall. I’ve seen a few recently accepted the B756 to EWR/SFO. If I was to do the same, how long could I expect to get to IAH? I understand it’s quicker though with the A320/B737 to IAH, but what’s a few extra months if it’s doable. Or would I be shooting myself in the foot trying to get to IAH by taking the B756 (if even available)?
I have a buddy who was hired in Nov 2016 who was able to bid into IAH 756 during the MOAB last December. So, assuming he entered training this spring, he probably hit the line recently or will do so soon. So, 2.5 years is conceivable. Trick is he got 737 out of indoc and was able to bid into IAH on it last spring. So, I agree with JDT30 that bidding 737/AB is the way to go since your bid freeze will probably be up before you can bid 756 into IAH anyways.
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Old 05-23-2019, 07:32 AM
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Anyone have insight on the life of a jr 756 guy in IAH? I live in San Antonio.

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Old 05-23-2019, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by CLazarus View Post
I have a buddy who was hired in Nov 2016 who was able to bid into IAH 756 during the MOAB last December. So, assuming he entered training this spring, he probably hit the line recently or will do so soon. So, 2.5 years is conceivable. Trick is he got 737 out of indoc and was able to bid into IAH on it last spring. So, I agree with JDT30 that bidding 737/AB is the way to go since your bid freeze will probably be up before you can bid 756 into IAH anyways.
FWIW, there is no training freeze restriction going from 737 FO to 756 FO. See 8-D-1-d. 756 is a higher pay band.

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Old 05-23-2019, 08:33 AM
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Agree with what all else said . Take 737/320 bid and go up when the time comes . For all we know the 757 could shift and takes years to hold .
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Old 05-23-2019, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by canman View Post
I am a new CJO looking to start in the fall. I’ve seen a few recently accepted the B756 to EWR/SFO. If I was to do the same, how long could I expect to get to IAH? I understand it’s quicker though with the A320/B737 to IAH, but what’s a few extra months if it’s doable. Or would I be shooting myself in the foot trying to get to IAH by taking the B756 (if even available)?
The junior pilot that is currently on IAH 756 and got there via a vacancy bid, is about 1300 seniority numbers from the bottom of the list. Now there a couple of guys junior to that who were able to get to IAH on a base trade (not something to count on).

That same seniority pilot would be a very junior line holder on the Airbus or 737.

Now, movement in IAH has been very slow for the last couple of years (fuel price too low), so the movement picture in IAH has been pretty bleak. This Fall/Winter is supposed to be eye watering in the amount of bids/training that are coming, so hopefully that will create better movement all across the system, not just on the coasts.
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Old 05-23-2019, 10:10 AM
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Anyone have insight on the life of a jr 756 guy in IAH? I live in San Antonio.

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As far as SAT to IAH goes, you are prob just a bit too far to sit Short Call in San Antionio. The call out requirement for Reserves on Short Call is to be able to report in 2.5 hours. That being said, I am sure there are those that do (just prob not while on probation).

The latest routine is for the crew desk to basically give everyone (that doesn't get an actual trip) a Short Call assignment. Those vary in start times throughout the day and are predominantly timed to protect INTL departures that get delayed.

So, based on being over in SAT, being on Reserve would either be a QOL pain in the arse (drive up the road an hour while on short call) or a great deal of time gambling that you don't get a minimum time callout.

If you are actually within 2.5 hours, then the you are in a much less painful situation.

My advice when it comes to commuting to reserve (over 2.5 hours away), not just no, but HELL NO!
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Old 05-23-2019, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by LeeFXDWG View Post
FWIW, there is no training freeze restriction going from 737 FO to 756 FO. See 8-D-1-d. 756 is a higher pay band.

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Old 05-23-2019, 05:31 PM
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Would there be an appreciable difference in time to bid IAH between the 737 and 320?
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