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04-21-2021, 01:44 PM

#61

F15andMD11

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Originally Posted by WarEagle28

Quick question: If I put 15% DEN FO, I should get it if the vacancy screen says 15%, correct? Because the snapshot does not have me on it...slightly confused

You were 15% at 12:04 pm today. At 12:05 someone above you bid it and pushed you down to 16%. My observation has been they update the Vacancy Bidding screen first then work on the daily snapshot.

04-21-2021, 01:46 PM

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WarEagle28

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Originally Posted by F15andMD11

You were 15% at 12:04 pm today. At 12:05 someone above you bid it and pushed you down to 16%. My observation has been they update the Vacancy Bidding screen first then work on the daily snapshot.

Ah, thanks!

04-22-2021, 05:40 AM

#63

GiggidyGone

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Originally Posted by biggun

It certainly doesn't look like it.

I guess they retire there, and then die there.

pizza, brats, and beer. What else is there?

I was surprised at how senior it is. Too much snow. Too expensive. Too liberal. No offense at all intended. So don't read into it. Just surprised with those three big issues...

I wonder how many commute there - percentages wise?

When I got here a few years ago I had no clue Chicago was like the Second most senior base... it’s like people don’t move much in ORD.

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04-22-2021, 06:21 AM

#64

gon2fly

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Originally Posted by WarEagle28

Quick question: If I put 15% DEN FO, I should get it if the vacancy screen says 15%, correct? Because the snapshot does not have me on it...slightly confused

If you have 15%, you will be awarded it at 15.0% or lower.....but not 15.1% or higher. 15.0% is the limit.....and does not include 15.2%, 15.7%, or 15.9%. Another suggestion: If you really want that award......just put something you know will work. 20% perhaps? Sounds like 15% currently puts you out of the running. Is 16% not a viable solution/lifestyle for you? 17%? 18? Etc. You want it.....bid something with a bit of cushion so the last minute players don’t bump you out of a seat you want.

04-22-2021, 06:25 AM

#65

82spukram

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If you want it then bid it at 20%. That way 1 or 2 people won’t be the difference. Unless 15.0% is magical for some reason when bidding

04-22-2021, 06:47 AM

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worstpilotever

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Maybe he really wants 10%, but has 15 as buffer

04-22-2021, 10:35 AM

#67

C11DCA

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And percentage bidding is only valid for that specific bid. No guarantee that with a follow on Vacancy that a bunch more senior pile on top and push you down. Or a displacement happens and then the bottom gets removed pushing you down. Either way the percentage bidding is just on that bid.

04-22-2021, 02:44 PM

#68

WarEagle28

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All great info! I put 25% and now I’m good to go👍🏻

04-22-2021, 02:48 PM

#69

Airhoss

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Originally Posted by WarEagle28

Quick question: If I put 15% DEN FO, I should get it if the vacancy screen says 15%, correct? Because the snapshot does not have me on it...slightly confused

What airframe are you bidding?