Base Pros and Cons
09-29-2015 | 03:59 PM
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Base Pros and Cons
Is there a location to address the pros and cons of the different bases around the country?
Once you select a base...can you switch it later even as a reserve pilot.
I imagine it's a long shot...but I'd like to sit reserve in DEN or SFO until we move next summer...then possibly change to EWR for the long term.
Thanks and ridicule is welcomed
Once you select a base...can you switch it later even as a reserve pilot.
I imagine it's a long shot...but I'd like to sit reserve in DEN or SFO until we move next summer...then possibly change to EWR for the long term.
Thanks and ridicule is welcomed
09-29-2015 | 05:36 PM
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Is there a location to address the pros and cons of the different bases around the country?
Once you select a base...can you switch it later even as a reserve pilot.
I imagine it's a long shot...but I'd like to sit reserve in DEN or SFO until we move next summer...then possibly change to EWR for the long term.
Thanks and ridicule is welcomed
Once you select a base...can you switch it later even as a reserve pilot.
I imagine it's a long shot...but I'd like to sit reserve in DEN or SFO until we move next summer...then possibly change to EWR for the long term.
Thanks and ridicule is welcomed
09-29-2015 | 05:55 PM
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From: EWR 777 FO
Most likely you will hold EWR or SFO as a new hire or at least a few months after being hired with a vacancy bid. Both are very junior on the 73 and 320. We have been holding vacancy bids almost monthly.
09-29-2015 | 06:27 PM
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SFO DOES have the nicest FOSR's .. I was based there for 18 years and definitely miss the friendly atmosphere in Flight Ops.
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09-30-2015 | 04:41 AM
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You will hold larger aircraft and left seat much sooner in EWR. The surrounding area is an absolute dump though. I chose EWR for the career advancement and quick seniority, but had to move a little over an hour away to find a place I wanted to live.
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