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Since this thread got bumped, any latest numbers/projections as to when a new hire might be able to hold DEN? Hopefully with more planes on the way and the added gates, there will be movement soon. Looking forward to driving to work some day even if it means forever reserve
Given the 50ish per week of hiring right now 250-300 numbers is not even two months of hiring, so should not take long!
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New hire here. The wife and I are looking to relocate to Denver in the near future. What's a good rule of thumb for a radius to make short call reserve with Denver traffic, public transit, winter weather or any other considerations I'm missing? Are any areas particularly popular with United pilots? It's been a while since we were in Denver for fun, but we loved the Golden and Boulder area. Looking at the listing prices though, we might need to wait till I'm bringing in wide body money to afford a place there! I plan on driving around while I'm in training to find some places, but any leads would be appreciated!
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New hire here. The wife and I are looking to relocate to Denver in the near future. What's a good rule of thumb for a radius to make short call reserve with Denver traffic, public transit, winter weather or any other considerations I'm missing? Are any areas particularly popular with United pilots? It's been a while since we were in Denver for fun, but we loved the Golden and Boulder area. Looking at the listing prices though, we might need to wait till I'm bringing in wide body money to afford a place there! I plan on driving around while I'm in training to find some places, but any leads would be appreciated!
The question is, do you want to work in the TK or not? If you do, closer to that is better. There are some nice affordable townhomes going up along the I70 and I25 corridors in the Denver area that you can afford on narrow-body pay.
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If you like Golden and Boulder you won't find anything like them. But you can make it to DEN on a 3 hour call out from anywhere on the front range between Cheyenne/Laramie and Pueblo.
The question is, do you want to work in the TK or not? If you do, closer to that is better. There are some nice affordable townhomes going up along the I70 and I25 corridors in the Denver area that you can afford on narrow-body pay.
The question is, do you want to work in the TK or not? If you do, closer to that is better. There are some nice affordable townhomes going up along the I70 and I25 corridors in the Denver area that you can afford on narrow-body pay.
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The Front Range has changed a lot over the years. I was stationed at Lowry AFB in the late 80’s. We moved here 4 yrs ago and we’re astonished how much. In my opinion, unless you HAVE TO live in Golden/Boulder, it would be crazy to move there. With that said, it’s not impossible, just a lot more expensive to do so.
Next thing I would consider is your commute. Use google maps and see what it would take during different times of the day. You can do that easily from where you are living now. It’ll more than double in some places during rush hour. If you can stay outside 470, you’ll be happier.
We live in Loveland now, just south of Fort Collins. I’m at TK and the wife splits her time between TK and Cheyenne ANG. For us, being close to RMNP is more than worth being an hour from TK. The airport is a breeze of a drive being that you stay outside of 470. However the toll is high at $25 round trip.
Lots to consider. A monthly trip out here over several months is well worth the cost. Grab a hotel and spend 2-3 days in each area. We did for almost 6 months. Learned a lot. In our opinion, we ended up in the perfect place.
Next thing I would consider is your commute. Use google maps and see what it would take during different times of the day. You can do that easily from where you are living now. It’ll more than double in some places during rush hour. If you can stay outside 470, you’ll be happier.
We live in Loveland now, just south of Fort Collins. I’m at TK and the wife splits her time between TK and Cheyenne ANG. For us, being close to RMNP is more than worth being an hour from TK. The airport is a breeze of a drive being that you stay outside of 470. However the toll is high at $25 round trip.
Lots to consider. A monthly trip out here over several months is well worth the cost. Grab a hotel and spend 2-3 days in each area. We did for almost 6 months. Learned a lot. In our opinion, we ended up in the perfect place.
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For the original question, agree that getting to know the different areas over a few trips would be well worth your time. Lots of cool areas but everyone's priorities are different.
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Look around the southern suburbs of Denver. Lakewood to Centennial.
For a first time resident I’d recommend the Centennial area, best bang for your buck on a home if that’s even a thing in Denver (it’s not). I225 northbound never has heavy traffic, of course until you have to merge onto I70 for a few minutes. I’d say a 25-30 minute drive to the airport.
I’m currently residing in DEN commuting to SFO until I can hold a line so feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
For a first time resident I’d recommend the Centennial area, best bang for your buck on a home if that’s even a thing in Denver (it’s not). I225 northbound never has heavy traffic, of course until you have to merge onto I70 for a few minutes. I’d say a 25-30 minute drive to the airport.
I’m currently residing in DEN commuting to SFO until I can hold a line so feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
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