FL410

After then two classes upgrade will be down to a 6/06 hire. Then there are 10 more upgrades scheduled before the end of the year. Not bad for horizon where the top 150 aren't going to leave.

alphasierra01

Just curious, anyone know how the last couple of new hire classes dropped over the bases?

casey135

4 BOI, 1 MFR in the current class, 6 MFR, 3 BOI class before, a bunch in PDX prior to that. I'd say you could probable go anywhere (except maybe ANC) shortly after training.

Galaxy5

Ladies and gents, Karen called me today for an interview and looking for some guidance. I've gone back almost to the beginning of the thread and found that MFR is one of the Jr bases. My situation is separating from the AF out of Beale, about 4.5 hours drive from MFR. I don't want to relocate at all, so I'll be a commuter no matter what I do or where I go. Flying to MFR is a hassle with flights from SMF only through PDX and SEA. Is it feasible to make the drive from here to there and not hate myself and how long to hold a line in MFR currently? I also have interviews at CPZ and SKW. With LAX being senior at CPZ, holding a line there and commuting from SMF would be no big deal, and likewise, it doesn't sound like SFO for SKW would be any big deal. Thoughts, spears, etc.? If I've missed answers to my questions earlier in the thread, I apologize, I'm hanging with Capt. Morgan tonight.

casey135

I would not focus on the base closest to you if you had to drive that far, but that's just one opinion. For example. With just under a year I can hold a line in PDX but not in GEG where I live. So, I'm still sitting reserve most of the time. If you don't want to move I'd say look for the easiest commute. SEA and PDX are both feasible your first year with all the current movement. Good luck what ever you decide. It's been a great move for me.

Galaxy5

Thanks, Casey, that's the kind of info I'm looking for. I'm not sure what would be the biggest pain at this stage in the game. Trying to 2-leg/4.5 hr drive to a line or 1-leg it to reserve...or maybe even a line at PDX or SEA.

silver fleet

Galaxy:
If you did go to CPZ in LAX, youll upgrade in approxamitely 2 years, but the company is worse as its owned by Tras States...

alphasierra01

How long are new hires on reserve at SEA and PDX?

Galaxy5

^^^Same question.

Also, I've got my interview set up, any advice? It'll be my first interview since my high school job, so I figure a bunch has changed?! Where's the best gouge?

LaserRacer

Hired in April... I'm Seattle based and have held a composite line for 2 bids now.