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08-15-2017, 08:13 AM
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08-16-2017, 01:23 AM
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I chose to consider 9E mainly because of the ATL base potential which seems to be on track at the moment. I could have considered the AA brand of regionals for the flow, but being older applicant with limited time remaining under 121, the home base was more important to me. Granted it may not happen right away but it's a matter of time. The thought of commuting to base for a regional was just not appealing. OTS hiring elsewhere if it happens. Otherwise a shot at DAL perhaps 2 years after upgrade. It's a gamble either way. The scenario is different for those of us edging towards the end of our 121 careers.
08-18-2017, 11:42 AM
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Anything ATL first. So probably ATL2 then 9, reserve will likely be shorter on the 200. Plus then you can switch to the 900 w/o incurring a seat lock because you're going to a higher paid position.
As far as what after, probably LGA then JFK. Order of 9 versus 2 shouldn't matter, but likely do the 900 first just in case. We apparently aren't putting new hires into the 200 anymore. You probably won't get DTW in training, and definitely not MSP in training.
On the subject of seat locks, if you go from LGA900 (which is likely to be what you initially get assigned) to ATL200, you will incur a 2 year seat lock which would prevent you from going to ATL900 (a higher paying jet with infinitely better flying and schedules).
As far as what after, probably LGA then JFK. Order of 9 versus 2 shouldn't matter, but likely do the 900 first just in case. We apparently aren't putting new hires into the 200 anymore. You probably won't get DTW in training, and definitely not MSP in training.
On the subject of seat locks, if you go from LGA900 (which is likely to be what you initially get assigned) to ATL200, you will incur a 2 year seat lock which would prevent you from going to ATL900 (a higher paying jet with infinitely better flying and schedules).
08-18-2017, 12:47 PM
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08-20-2017, 06:28 PM
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08-21-2017, 04:45 AM
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I would agree with all you said, except the last part. Better flying and schedules? It depends. If you prefer to do a lot of sitting and watching screens, the 900 might be better for you. If you prefer shorter flights, which allows for getting up and stretching legs, and breaks up the monotony in the cockpit, the 200 is preferable. I know several who have flown both and prefer the 200 over the 900, in spite of the 900 having better climb performance and snacks.
And the pay... $2 per an hour better on the 900. One can overcome that with a single turn per month on the 200. Not exactly a huge pay bump.
And the pay... $2 per an hour better on the 900. One can overcome that with a single turn per month on the 200. Not exactly a huge pay bump.
08-21-2017, 05:47 AM
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I would agree with all you said, except the last part. Better flying and schedules? It depends. If you prefer to do a lot of sitting and watching screens, the 900 might be better for you. If you prefer shorter flights, which allows for getting up and stretching legs, and breaks up the monotony in the cockpit, the 200 is preferable. I know several who have flown both and prefer the 200 over the 900, in spite of the 900 having better climb performance and snacks.
And the pay... $2 per an hour better on the 900. One can overcome that with a single turn per month on the 200. Not exactly a huge pay bump.
And the pay... $2 per an hour better on the 900. One can overcome that with a single turn per month on the 200. Not exactly a huge pay bump.
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