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Old 08-04-2024 | 04:42 PM
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Boomers aren't ALL retired. The last baby-boomers were born in 1964 and turn 65 in 2029.
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Old 08-04-2024 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by GPullR
You realize boomers are all retired right??
Generally, "Boomer" is considered anyone born after WWII up to 1964. The youngest boomers would be ~60 today and could still fly as a 121 pilot for another five years.
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Old 08-04-2024 | 05:32 PM
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The reason CA is such a high tax state and still has so many people clamoring to live here is that, if you can afford it, it's an absolutely gorgeous place with wonderfully mild weather, fantastic food, and incredible outdoor opportunities. Sure, our taxes suck, but it's the price you pay to live amidst such natural beauty. My backyard opens up to a gorgeous redwood forest, there's a nice beach 30 minutes away, or I can drive 3 hours for world-class skiing. There's literally nowhere else in the US like it, which is why housing is so expensive, and why the state government can get away with charging the income tax that they do.

Just like anywhere, our cities have their problems with crime and homelessness. But this state is too beautiful to contemplate leaving, at least for me...
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Old 08-04-2024 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by NotTHATJoker
...and you'd be in Dallas...

people should stop trying to convince others their place is "better"
Haha ok this is why reading the post that generated my response is critical. Why would I be trying to convince United pilots to move to Dallas, TX. I simply responded to a post claiming on 500k gross income I’d be paying the same overall taxes in TX vs CA. I brought up some rough numbers (I was off on CA state taxes by around 2%) on an individual/family grossing 500k per year.

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Old 08-05-2024 | 05:20 AM
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As a Texan trying to return to the homeland, if I don't get IAH outta the gate how long is it looking to be able to bid to get down there?

Not concerned about airframe or flying style or how long I'll sit reserve. Whatever awful schedule United can throw at me still beats flying for uncle sam
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Old 08-05-2024 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Moose302
As a Texan trying to return to the homeland, if I don't get IAH outta the gate how long is it looking to be able to bid to get down there?

Not concerned about airframe or flying style or how long I'll sit reserve. Whatever awful schedule United can throw at me still beats flying for uncle sam
Recently IAH was getting a lot of newhires. Can’t imagine it would take very long to get based there. Best bet of course is to get on the 737 for sure. This is always changing. Two years ago getting 737 Captain in Cleveland took 15 years. Then a guy with barely a year got it. Haven’t seen too many Cleveland Captain bids available recently. It ebbs and flows. That said, I think you’re in a good spot to get it in less than a year. Assuming you get the 737
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Old 08-05-2024 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by cal73
Recently IAH was getting a lot of newhires. Can’t imagine it would take very long to get based there. Best bet of course is to get on the 737 for sure. This is always changing. Two years ago getting 737 Captain in Cleveland took 15 years. Then a guy with barely a year got it. Haven’t seen too many Cleveland Captain bids available recently. It ebbs and flows. That said, I think you’re in a good spot to get it in less than a year. Assuming you get the 737
Based on the last few vacancies at least it’s either 320 or 737 so you have a good shot at 737
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Old 08-05-2024 | 06:07 AM
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Thanks, I appreciate the advice!
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Old 08-05-2024 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Moose302
As a Texan trying to return to the homeland, if I don't get IAH outta the gate how long is it looking to be able to bid to get down there?

Not concerned about airframe or flying style or how long I'll sit reserve. Whatever awful schedule United can throw at me still beats flying for uncle sam
Everything ebbs and flows but currently the last two intro classes (including the one starting tomorrow)have had IAH vacancies offered. If you are getting a class date any time soon, it would surprise me if you couldn't have an IAH slot before you finished OE. Of course, I've been surprised before...
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Old 08-05-2024 | 08:03 AM
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replying specifically to moose302:
New system bid opened today.
60 iah 737 fo vacancies.

So hurry up and get over here.

good luck friend.
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