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05-09-2023 | 09:41 AM
#31
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Thanks. I guess there’s more factors at work than I know about. As someone who hasn’t started indoc yet it just seemed logical that with the most junior seniority number in Denver being on the Airbus, that would be the quicker path to Denver. I guess past results don’t guarantee future returns.
05-09-2023 | 09:44 AM
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Nobody knows for sure. But the DEN73FO has ~290 spots, DEN320FO has ~220. There is 70 more 73FO's who could switch bases or seats to give you a spot in Denver. There are more 73 orders on the books, and they're being delivered every 2-3 days while the 320's are getting pushed further and further back. The better bet is the 73. Even if you chose wrong, you're looking at maybe a 2-3 month difference? That isn't ideal but it's not exactly catastrophic.
05-09-2023 | 11:21 AM
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Thanks. I guess there’s more factors at work than I know about. As someone who hasn’t started indoc yet it just seemed logical that with the most junior seniority number in Denver being on the Airbus, that would be the quicker path to Denver. I guess past results don’t guarantee future returns.
One month the company may offer 320 slots but not 737, so the 320 goes “junior”.
Movement at the very bottom really just isn’t predictable month to month. That’s mostly a good thing because it’s FAST.
05-09-2023 | 05:10 PM
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Nobody knows for sure. But the DEN73FO has ~290 spots, DEN320FO has ~220. There is 70 more 73FO's who could switch bases or seats to give you a spot in Denver. There are more 73 orders on the books, and they're being delivered every 2-3 days while the 320's are getting pushed further and further back. The better bet is the 73. Even if you chose wrong, you're looking at maybe a 2-3 month difference? That isn't ideal but it's not exactly catastrophic.
05-10-2023 | 08:33 AM
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I start class next month as well with the goal of DEN. I would imagine the 737 is the path to faster seniority progression because of deliveries (growth). However, as a younger dude, and looking at the recent drops, it seems that 320 SFO/EWR might be what I get if I can avoid the 777.
Two thoughts:
1. Looking at the pairings 737 vs. 320, it seems like the 320 has more legs per day (which I don’t mind) but more importantly almost 0 redeyes. The 737 seems like it has more redeyes especially on the west coast, and to some extent DEN. So on that metric the 320 really appeals to me, however;
2. Due to no immediate deliveries, the 320 category seems stagnant and as 321 NEO deliveries arrive I imagine the flying will improve and more senior pilots will bid in, further increasing stagnation for middle seniority pilots.
Two thoughts:
1. Looking at the pairings 737 vs. 320, it seems like the 320 has more legs per day (which I don’t mind) but more importantly almost 0 redeyes. The 737 seems like it has more redeyes especially on the west coast, and to some extent DEN. So on that metric the 320 really appeals to me, however;
2. Due to no immediate deliveries, the 320 category seems stagnant and as 321 NEO deliveries arrive I imagine the flying will improve and more senior pilots will bid in, further increasing stagnation for middle seniority pilots.
05-10-2023 | 09:45 AM
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I think you’re referring to maxgumby.com. I’ve always been curious why that site exists. Never used it.
05-10-2023 | 09:59 AM
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I think you’re referring to maxgumby.com. I’ve always been curious why that site exists. Never used it.
