Switching bases after Initial Award
11-30-2022, 09:36 AM
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Switching bases after Initial Award
Extremely humbled that I received a CJO from United! I’m fairly young (27) and B777/787 might be a reality for me.
I live on the east coast. Say for example if I were to be awarded SFO 777 during initial, how long would I have to wait in order to transfer to an east coast base ?
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I live on the east coast. Say for example if I were to be awarded SFO 777 during initial, how long would I have to wait in order to transfer to an east coast base ?
thanks
11-30-2022, 09:54 AM
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Extremely humbled that I received a CJO from United! I’m fairly young (27) and B777/787 might be a reality for me.
I live on the east coast. Say for example if I were to be awarded SFO 777 during initial, how long would I have to wait in order to transfer to an east coast base ?
thanks
I live on the east coast. Say for example if I were to be awarded SFO 777 during initial, how long would I have to wait in order to transfer to an east coast base ?
thanks
11-30-2022, 09:55 AM
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Extremely humbled that I received a CJO from United! I’m fairly young (27) and B777/787 might be a reality for me.
I live on the east coast. Say for example if I were to be awarded SFO 777 during initial, how long would I have to wait in order to transfer to an east coast base ?
thanks
I live on the east coast. Say for example if I were to be awarded SFO 777 during initial, how long would I have to wait in order to transfer to an east coast base ?
thanks
Who knows. I'd say 1-2 years for IAD/EWR but a lot can change based on new bases, new contract etc.
One thing is for sure - don't expect to touch the controls much for a few years as a new Hire in the WB. Get used to Bunkie life. If you want to fly and have a little fun doing it, go NB FO now and WB later. As enticing WB seems, maybe get your feet wet flying a few months or year in a NB to understand how the United system works and build some flying skills in the 737 or 320 so when you upgrade later you have a clue what's going on. You can always go to WB later in your career. Best of luck and welcome aboard!
11-30-2022, 10:06 AM
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Congrats!
Who knows. I'd say 1-2 years for IAD/EWR but a lot can change based on new bases, new contract etc.
One thing is for sure - don't expect to touch the controls much for a few years as a new Hire in the WB. Get used to Bunkie life. If you want to fly and have a little fun doing it, go NB FO now and WB later. As enticing WB seems, maybe get your feet wet flying a few months or year in a NB to understand how the United system works and build some flying skills in the 737 or 320 so when you upgrade later you have a clue what's going on. You can always go to WB later in your career. Best of luck and welcome aboard!
Who knows. I'd say 1-2 years for IAD/EWR but a lot can change based on new bases, new contract etc.
One thing is for sure - don't expect to touch the controls much for a few years as a new Hire in the WB. Get used to Bunkie life. If you want to fly and have a little fun doing it, go NB FO now and WB later. As enticing WB seems, maybe get your feet wet flying a few months or year in a NB to understand how the United system works and build some flying skills in the 737 or 320 so when you upgrade later you have a clue what's going on. You can always go to WB later in your career. Best of luck and welcome aboard!
11-30-2022, 10:07 AM
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11-30-2022, 10:08 AM
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11-30-2022, 10:09 AM
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Congrats!
Who knows. I'd say 1-2 years for IAD/EWR but a lot can change based on new bases, new contract etc.
One thing is for sure - don't expect to touch the controls much for a few years as a new Hire in the WB. Get used to Bunkie life. If you want to fly and have a little fun doing it, go NB FO now and WB later. As enticing WB seems, maybe get your feet wet flying a few months or year in a NB to understand how the United system works and build some flying skills in the 737 or 320 so when you upgrade later you have a clue what's going on. You can always go to WB later in your career. Best of luck and welcome aboard!
Who knows. I'd say 1-2 years for IAD/EWR but a lot can change based on new bases, new contract etc.
One thing is for sure - don't expect to touch the controls much for a few years as a new Hire in the WB. Get used to Bunkie life. If you want to fly and have a little fun doing it, go NB FO now and WB later. As enticing WB seems, maybe get your feet wet flying a few months or year in a NB to understand how the United system works and build some flying skills in the 737 or 320 so when you upgrade later you have a clue what's going on. You can always go to WB later in your career. Best of luck and welcome aboard!
11-30-2022, 10:15 AM
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Yes, but while it’s possible, I would not count on that at all. If you are forced to WB SFO it’s because it was an unfilled vacancy from our previous bid that nobody, currently on property, wanted. So it’s possible but unlikely you’ll get out of there on a base trade. Seems you’re more likely to get to transfer to EWR 777 FO on the next vacancy bid. Good plan to bid NB to gain some seniority more quickly if you can get it.
11-30-2022, 10:29 AM
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