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08-03-2021, 03:49 PM

#2401

Claxstarr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hawk21

good luck getting LCA as an FO…

I LOL’d at this too…

08-03-2021, 04:00 PM

#2402

PossibleDeviation

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Originally Posted by hawk21

good luck getting LCA as an FO…

I think they are referring to "buddy bidding" check airman and hoping to be displaced from trips?? That'd be my guess atleast...

08-03-2021, 04:02 PM

#2403

Utah

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Originally Posted by hawk21

good luck getting LCA as an FO…

He's talking about bidding with check airmen and getting displaced. I know FOs that could routinely do that and credit 160-200 hours a month.

And there are plenty of other FOs never flying, getting paid 90 hours a month.

08-03-2021, 04:09 PM

#2404

captive apple

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Enjoy the skywest express seniority & bid the airman.
Upgrade or transition whenever you get bored and can hold a line.

08-03-2021, 04:17 PM

#2405

KirillTheThrill

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Originally Posted by Utah

From what I’ve heard, most don’t double dip, they just enjoy the 100 hours of credit and 25 days off.

It sounds sweet, but you’re probably giving up millions of potential earnings playing that game. I guess if you’re married to a breadwinner why not?

08-03-2021, 04:50 PM

#2406

510Club

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Originally Posted by SoFloFlyer

Can you expand on this? I didn’t know this was a thing!

The date you attended the cadet orientation counts as your travel seniority date. Haven't started class yet and I bump 3500 people (you can see this on swol)

08-03-2021, 05:10 PM

#2407

R0GER BALL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hawk21

good luck getting LCA as an FO…

Bidding to fly with line check airmen…..
good lord.

08-03-2021, 05:12 PM

#2408

R0GER BALL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Utah

This forum wouldn’t be the same without you.
Yes sir. So there’s that kind of value there? I didn’t think it was that respectable.

08-03-2021, 05:15 PM

#2409

R0GER BALL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by captive apple

Enjoy the skywest express seniority & bid the airman.
Upgrade or transition whenever you get bored and can hold a line.

And you’re value too! Thx.

Krill- you are correct about who’s the breadwinner. Creates choices.

08-03-2021, 10:57 PM

#2410

mattag08

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Posts: 8

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBekkestad

Yup, and on top of that, the spots will be filled by the time you are done with training. The only hope you have to get IAH out of training is an insane growth. In the next 6 months.

I wasn't expecting to get IAH out of training. I'd just like to be there as soon as possible so I don't have to commute. I have no strong desire to fly one airframe over the other, so I was just hoping to pick whatever will get me there the quickest. If I choose CRJ initially, will I be screwed if ERJ FO turns out to be very junior?