IAH or EWR
#11
737 is most tolerable if you've never flown the A320... don't know what you're missing.
I don't think I'd give up any money to fly the bus, but I'd sure give up some schedule goodness.
#12
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I’ve also met more than one commuter who has bid off the Bus because they said the trips weren’t commutable on either end (so a 4 day is basically a 6 day commute). I don’t have any firsthand experience with that, but that’s their reasoning. I’m also not exactly sure what base they were referencing, so maybe EWR is fine on that part.
the truth is, the 737 has more people, more planes, more trips to choose from in open time, and more base options, if you ever desire to go to MCO, LAS, GUM, or CLE.
If we used our Airbus like some other airlines, I’d say pick that; but we don’t.
#13
Eh, don't get wrong. The Airbus is a good airplane and all. But, here I wouldn't give up schedule goodness and flying of the 737 for what the Airbus does here. If we were talking Delta or AA then it's a different conversation. AA Airbus flying is a lot like our 737 flying.
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To add to IAH vs EWR. I am coming from a ULCC as a 2 year 320 FO and I start in April. I am living in MCO, looking to live in IAH. I am likely in a situation to be forced into CA at EWR (or IAH/DEN). I know I could be a IAH FO while waiting to be activated as a CA in EWR, for example. How long would it approximately take to be able to switch to IAH 737 CA when activated after probation as a Captain? I know they have positive space commuting for a year so that would be extremely helpful in the wait. I am originally from the NYC area but would rather not go back there at all costs. The CA Pay and unprecedented opportunity to upgrade is enticing as well. Thoughts on IAH and whether the base is growing/overstaffed/receeding, etc? Thank you!
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To add to IAH vs EWR. I am coming from a ULCC as a 2 year 320 FO and I start in April. I am living in MCO, looking to live in IAH. I am likely in a situation to be forced into CA at EWR (or IAH/DEN). I know I could be a IAH FO while waiting to be activated as a CA in EWR, for example. How long would it approximately take to be able to switch to IAH 737 CA when activated after probation as a Captain? I know they have positive space commuting for a year so that would be extremely helpful in the wait. I am originally from the NYC area but would rather not go back there at all costs. The CA Pay and unprecedented opportunity to upgrade is enticing as well. Thoughts on IAH and whether the base is growing/overstaffed/receeding, etc? Thank you!
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They have explicitly stated in company material that IAH is done with substantial growth. There have some slots since then, but they are not going super junior (like new hire). If you got an IAH spot it would probably be close to the expiration of your seat lock.
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To add to IAH vs EWR. I am coming from a ULCC as a 2 year 320 FO and I start in April. I am living in MCO, looking to live in IAH. I am likely in a situation to be forced into CA at EWR (or IAH/DEN). I know I could be a IAH FO while waiting to be activated as a CA in EWR, for example. How long would it approximately take to be able to switch to IAH 737 CA when activated after probation as a Captain? I know they have positive space commuting for a year so that would be extremely helpful in the wait. I am originally from the NYC area but would rather not go back there at all costs. The CA Pay and unprecedented opportunity to upgrade is enticing as well. Thoughts on IAH and whether the base is growing/overstaffed/receeding, etc? Thank you!
Of course, that's dependant on there being IAH openings, but you get the principle.
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