Originally Posted by PA Slammer (Post 3392393)

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.

Originally Posted by KirillTheThrill (Post 3392449)

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.

Originally Posted by CaptainJax (Post 3497187)

Hey there! Got my CJO a couple weeks back and have been reading the forums trying to gauge how long it’ll take to successfully bid for Denver as a domicile. My wife and I have lived here for some time and consider it home. I definitely know I’ll have to commute for a while, but seeing what your experience has been? I’d bid 73 or A320 at class, and then it seems I’d have to choose either SFO or LAX… going to avoid EWR like the plague. interested in your thoughts on that part too I suppose! Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by aviator1998 (Post 3498642)

What I've gathered from this thread is that DEN737 or DEN320 is easily attainable however could be a long time on reserve. What about those who get 756, 787, 777 out of training and can't downgrade but want to get DEN. About how long to hold the base, and how many years to become a line holder?

Originally Posted by aviator1998 (Post 3498642)

What I've gathered from this thread is that DEN737 or DEN320 is easily attainable however could be a long time on reserve. What about those who get 756, 787, 777 out of training and can't downgrade but want to get DEN. About how long to hold the base, and how many years to become a line holder?

Originally Posted by aviator1998 (Post 3498642)

What I've gathered from this thread is that DEN737 or DEN320 is easily attainable however could be a long time on reserve. What about those who get 756, 787, 777 out of training and can't downgrade but want to get DEN. About how long to hold the base, and how many years to become a line holder?

Originally Posted by aviator1998 (Post 3498642)

What I've gathered from this thread is that DEN737 or DEN320 is easily attainable however could be a long time on reserve. What about those who get 756, 787, 777 out of training and can't downgrade but want to get DEN. About how long to hold the base, and how many years to become a line holder?

Originally Posted by 01110011 (Post 3498657)

2 years, to take a 737 or 320 bid. Could change in the future, but as of right now that’s the quickest way back.