737 vs 320 for New Hire
12-31-2018, 09:31 AM
#111
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: A-320
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We have more AB deliveries next year than 737's. I've been here 4.5 years. Here's how I'd stand in bases that have both planes.
DFW 52%AB/61%737,
LAX 43%AB/39%737,
LGA 22%AB/29%737,
MIA 35%AB/43%737,
DCA 62%AB/56%737
DFW 52%AB/61%737,
LAX 43%AB/39%737,
LGA 22%AB/29%737,
MIA 35%AB/43%737,
DCA 62%AB/56%737
12-31-2018, 09:47 AM
#112
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Position: A320 CA
Posts: 2,316
Funny thing is now that I finally got a local AF job, I’m considering a move to the east coast and will either be commuting to the AF again or finding a new job. Fortunately I’m an IMA now, so way less commitment.
12-31-2018, 03:23 PM
#113
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Posts: 187
I commuted to both jobs for 4 years, got a local USAFR job 6 months ago. PM me if you have questions or need some strategies to minimize the pain. It’s doable for awhile.
Funny thing is now that I finally got a local AF job, I’m considering a move to the east coast and will either be commuting to the AF again or finding a new job. Fortunately I’m an IMA now, so way less commitment.
Funny thing is now that I finally got a local AF job, I’m considering a move to the east coast and will either be commuting to the AF again or finding a new job. Fortunately I’m an IMA now, so way less commitment.
12-31-2018, 04:48 PM
#114
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Position: A320 CA
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Not sure what IMA pays for and doesn’t, but commuting to ANG/Reserve while living in base is SO much easier and less stressful, especially if they are picking up all the costs and providing plane tickets, rental cars, per diem, etc. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you, but 1 time there every month or two beats going to Airlines 3-4 times a month on your own dime and time. Best thing I ever did was move to base and travel to Reserves. Infinitely less stressful than commuting opposite way and I can’t even imagine the double commute (although I do understand why some have to do it).
I won’t move for at least 1.5 years and will only have to do the above twice before I get my 20.
12-31-2018, 06:52 PM
#115
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Position: Window seat
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Flying fighters, heavies, or a desk? Talking to local ANG guys makes me think one trip a month to fly fighters isn’t going to hack it.
In the first couple of months, and definitely years, the ‘best’ choice might change. To sit junior reserve I wonder if UDC 320 would be best? Especially if you have an ID and can stay in a VOQ??
Get more senior and perhaps JFK? Or MIA? Add another six months and you might be able to get DFW by then.
The good news this isn’t a permanent decision. Vacancy runs are 3-4x a year. So even if you, with 20/20 hindsight, think “I should have bid X” you can get there in a couple of months.
In the first couple of months, and definitely years, the ‘best’ choice might change. To sit junior reserve I wonder if UDC 320 would be best? Especially if you have an ID and can stay in a VOQ??
Get more senior and perhaps JFK? Or MIA? Add another six months and you might be able to get DFW by then.
The good news this isn’t a permanent decision. Vacancy runs are 3-4x a year. So even if you, with 20/20 hindsight, think “I should have bid X” you can get there in a couple of months.
12-31-2018, 06:56 PM
#116
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Position: Window seat
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Anyone want to run the relative seniority numbers for someone 500 (6 months) and 1,000 (12 months) more senior?
And how many lines went junior to someone 500 and 1,000 numbers from the bottom? IMO that’s the short term window that guys should be evaluating.
And the best option - anyone live near ColtF15? Have lunch and bring a PC/ notebook and show him the answers. Been there, done that.
And how many lines went junior to someone 500 and 1,000 numbers from the bottom? IMO that’s the short term window that guys should be evaluating.
And the best option - anyone live near ColtF15? Have lunch and bring a PC/ notebook and show him the answers. Been there, done that.
12-31-2018, 09:56 PM
#118
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Position: Pilot
Posts: 180
Out of all of the junior FO bases, are there noticeable differences in cost of living (hotels, crash pads, etc) and ease of transportation to said airports? Are there any factors like this to consider or do they pale in comparison to which base you can gain the most seniority in the least amount of time?
01-01-2019, 12:55 AM
#119
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Out of all of the junior FO bases, are there noticeable differences in cost of living (hotels, crash pads, etc) and ease of transportation to said airports? Are there any factors like this to consider or do they pale in comparison to which base you can gain the most seniority in the least amount of time?
- PHL - plethora of cheap crashpads with quick cheap reliable public transit, commuters paradise
- CLT - cheap hotels ($40) but limited (ie none) public transit crashpads
- DFW - cheap hotels ($40) not much public transit for crashpad
- DCA - walkable crashpads, expensive hotels
- JFK - sucks - don't go there!
- MIA - not sure
- LAX - expensive crashpads and ungodly expensive hotels
- ORD - not sure
- PHX - not sure
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