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Old 06-03-2015 | 09:11 PM
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I'm in.
39 yrs old, Military C-5
Bay Area native so looking for anything that will get me to SFO.

Looking forward to it.
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Old 06-03-2015 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Tank21
It doesn't help either that I'm only 37.5, so I'm guessing I'll be in the bottom half of the class to select.
How times have changed. Pre 9/11 the "average" age of a new hire was 33-34.

A friend of mine was 35 when hired last year, they were the 8 ball.
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Old 06-03-2015 | 09:40 PM
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one of the most recent 8 balls was 26....
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Old 06-04-2015 | 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Tank21
I'm in the Jul 7th class.

37.5 years old.

I really want Houston as a hub b/c I live in the Panhandle of Florida so I want the 757/767 or the A320.
Welcome Tank21! Looking forward to meeting you.
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Old 06-04-2015 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Freddie Flyer
I'm in.
39 yrs old, Military C-5
Bay Area native so looking for anything that will get me to SFO.

Looking forward to it.
Welcome Freddie! Another military guy. Retiring or Guard/Reserve? I might be looking at SFO eventually as well. Currently in Pittsburgh, relocating to Denver.
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Old 06-04-2015 | 05:28 AM
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So I've heard that if you choose the 756 you're "seat locked" for 2 yrs. Does that mean locked into the 756 or locked into the 756 in your domicile? i.e. will you be able to "try" and move around after a year or so, for example EWR to SFO after a year.

Sorry if the question sounds ridiculous. I feel like I'm trying to learn another language figuring this stuff out. I know indoc explains a lot, but it seems like you're asked to make a choice on day two that can really effect you for awhile. I'm trying to show up as prepared as possible.

I wonder if Rosetta Stone has "Airline" as an option.
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Old 06-04-2015 | 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by PA Slammer
So I've heard that if you choose the 756 you're "seat locked" for 2 yrs. Does that mean locked into the 756 or locked into the 756 in your domicile? i.e. will you be able to "try" and move around after a year or so, for example EWR to SFO after a year.

Sorry if the question sounds ridiculous. I feel like I'm trying to learn another language figuring this stuff out. I know indoc explains a lot, but it seems like you're asked to make a choice on day two that can really effect you for awhile. I'm trying to show up as prepared as possible.

I wonder if Rosetta Stone has "Airline" as an option.
I'm with you. Every time I ask a question the little voice in my head says "There are no stupid questions, just stupid people asking the questions."

Getting used to airline jargon is like a 2nd language to me right now after spending 14.5 years in the military.

I want to know this answer also...
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Old 06-04-2015 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by PA Slammer
So I've heard that if you choose the 756 you're "seat locked" for 2 yrs. Does that mean locked into the 756 or locked into the 756 in your domicile? i.e. will you be able to "try" and move around after a year or so, for example EWR to SFO after a year.

Sorry if the question sounds ridiculous. I feel like I'm trying to learn another language figuring this stuff out. I know indoc explains a lot, but it seems like you're asked to make a choice on day two that can really effect you for awhile. I'm trying to show up as prepared as possible.

I wonder if Rosetta Stone has "Airline" as an option.
in effect your seat locked in the aircraft type but not domicile (you can lateral if vacancy exists or trade)… unless you bid bigger equipment (which is highly unlikely)… thats why there is benefit to bidding 737/320 as you can bid within the two years to a 756/76T if its better option (domicile) for you...
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Old 06-04-2015 | 05:41 AM
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If you're awarded the 756, you can move to any base that has the 756 without worrying about the seat lock. That is called a lateral bid.

If you're on the 737 or 320, you can bid the 756 at any time after you get your award. The reason being is that the seat lock doesn't prevent you from bidding a higher pay banded aircraft. However, once you get on the 756, you cannot bid down to the 737 or 320 until you satisfy your seat lock.
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Old 06-04-2015 | 05:43 AM
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You are locked to the aircraft not the domicile. Technically you are not locked from bidding the 787, 777, 747, 350 if you start on the 756.

You can bid any vacancy or base trade for any 756 or 76T positions.
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