737 vs 320 for New Hire
12-02-2018, 05:52 PM
#11
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Good afternoon everyone!
I’ll be in new hire class in about 2 months. I have couple of question for those who are already at AA. My end goal is to be based in DFW as quickly as possible regardless if I can hold a line or not. My base preference in order as new hire if they offer all would be LAX, MIA, LGA and PHL.
Which equipment would you recommend I bid for? 737 or 320?
Which equipment gives you a faster upgrade?
Which equipment gets me a line the fastest?
Those who have flown both airplanes which one do you prefer and why?
Any other information that you think is important for me to know or consider please do share.
Thanks!
I’ll be in new hire class in about 2 months. I have couple of question for those who are already at AA. My end goal is to be based in DFW as quickly as possible regardless if I can hold a line or not. My base preference in order as new hire if they offer all would be LAX, MIA, LGA and PHL.
Which equipment would you recommend I bid for? 737 or 320?
Which equipment gives you a faster upgrade?
Which equipment gets me a line the fastest?
Those who have flown both airplanes which one do you prefer and why?
Any other information that you think is important for me to know or consider please do share.
Thanks!
I'll be a few months behind you, but my situation is the exact same. My end result is to be based in DFW whenever the time comes.
I have talked to several current guys and the consensus seems to go Airbus. However, I think (opinion only) that some of the 737 trips out of MIA might be a bit better than Airbus trips elsewhere. So, depending on the commute, MIA wouldn't be too bad until seniority/bid makes DFW an option.
12-02-2018, 07:29 PM
#14
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AB vs 737 debate #21,302 on this forum...
It really comes down to what you value more:
-If you value comfort, a quieter airplane, and/or a more automated airplane, then bid the Bus
-If you value quality of life, fewer redeyes, more seniority (resulting in getting a line sooner), better trips, lower rates of reassignments mid-trip, and flying a less automated airplane, then bid the 737
For reference, I fly the 737, I'm relatively junior system-wide, I'm based at home (non-commuter), I'm in the bottom 10% in base, and I hold a line with an average of 16+ days off per month. I have NOT flown the bus, but I have sat in dozens of bus jumpseats - the bus is more spacious and a bit quieter as others have attested, but I also come from over a decade of flying RJs, which are MUCH louder and more cramped than the 737. I'm happy where I am, and I don't plan on changing equipment until I get awarded widebody flying or upgrade.
It really comes down to what you value more:
-If you value comfort, a quieter airplane, and/or a more automated airplane, then bid the Bus
-If you value quality of life, fewer redeyes, more seniority (resulting in getting a line sooner), better trips, lower rates of reassignments mid-trip, and flying a less automated airplane, then bid the 737
For reference, I fly the 737, I'm relatively junior system-wide, I'm based at home (non-commuter), I'm in the bottom 10% in base, and I hold a line with an average of 16+ days off per month. I have NOT flown the bus, but I have sat in dozens of bus jumpseats - the bus is more spacious and a bit quieter as others have attested, but I also come from over a decade of flying RJs, which are MUCH louder and more cramped than the 737. I'm happy where I am, and I don't plan on changing equipment until I get awarded widebody flying or upgrade.
12-02-2018, 07:56 PM
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While I don't have first hand experience, I have heard the DFW/MIA commute is probably one of the tougher ones... YMMV
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12-02-2018, 08:15 PM
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12-03-2018, 05:59 AM
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12-03-2018, 06:36 AM
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12-03-2018, 07:23 AM
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I just looked at the September PBS awards. I choose September to get away from holiday bidding. I looked at guys 300, 500, and 1,000 from the bottom. It looks like the current guys had slightly faster bidding quality advancement on the 737.
There's a lot of movement so trying to forecast what it will be like in 6 months is tough.
There's a lot of movement so trying to forecast what it will be like in 6 months is tough.
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