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12-03-2015, 05:33 PM
#2651
Line Holder
Joined APC: May 2015
Position: 75/76 Left
Posts: 41
I've been doing a bunch of reading through the threads and found most of the info I was looking for about life as a new-hire at UAL except holidays. About how much seniority does one have to have to hold a Thanksgiving/Christmas off in a junior base/equip? Not expecting it for a while... just curious.
12-04-2015, 05:53 AM
#2655
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2007
Position: 767/757 CA
Posts: 2,737
Only short a handful and seems like they are spacing out these slots... I'd bid 737 and you'll be able to base transfer fairly quickly based on how vacancy bids have been going last 6 months... But be prepared to commute worst case. Base is still growing that fleet.
12-04-2015, 06:49 AM
#2656
Guppy reserve EWR
Joined APC: Feb 2013
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 501
Not to sidetrack the thread too much, but I'm in EWR now commuting from Pittsburgh. There are a fair amount of flights on smaller planes. However, I was thinking DCA might be better. I'd be able to drive 4hrs, which is close to the time it takes to fly (drive to airport, getting there prior to boarding, flight time, shuttle to the crash pad, etc...) It would be cheaper as well (gas as opposed to crash pad). I'm assuming I'd be able to hold a line (71% as opposed to 96%).
Anyway, I was just surprised not to see DCA in the drop and was wondering why.
Anyway, I was just surprised not to see DCA in the drop and was wondering why.
12-04-2015, 06:59 AM
#2657
Stuck Mic
Joined APC: Dec 2013
Posts: 1,059
It just depends on their needs. But when they are running classes almost weekly, and vacancy bids almost monthly, there will be options.
Not sure if you are in class yet or will be soon, but if you are in a December class, you will be able to bid on this next vacancy bid and I'd venture to guess you will be able to get DCA no problem.
If you are in one of next years classes, they might have DCA, and if not there will most likely be vacancy bids while you are in training that you can bid on and get where you want to go
Not sure if you are in class yet or will be soon, but if you are in a December class, you will be able to bid on this next vacancy bid and I'd venture to guess you will be able to get DCA no problem.
If you are in one of next years classes, they might have DCA, and if not there will most likely be vacancy bids while you are in training that you can bid on and get where you want to go
12-04-2015, 08:45 AM
#2659
Stuck Mic
Joined APC: Dec 2013
Posts: 1,059
Sorry I missed that.
Look at the bid packages and compare the type of flying, your relative seniority and what those guys in that seniority range are getting awarded. You can see that in PBS for the last 2-3 months of awards.
I would drive 4 hours over catching a plane. At least you are in control of your fate, you can leave home and the airport any time you want, you have wheels to get to a hotel if necessary, and your trip selection isn't based on commuting schedule.
Look at the bid packages and compare the type of flying, your relative seniority and what those guys in that seniority range are getting awarded. You can see that in PBS for the last 2-3 months of awards.
I would drive 4 hours over catching a plane. At least you are in control of your fate, you can leave home and the airport any time you want, you have wheels to get to a hotel if necessary, and your trip selection isn't based on commuting schedule.
12-04-2015, 10:48 AM
#2660
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2009
Position: A320 FO
Posts: 387
After 8 years of commuting (4 years of a double leg commute) I drive just under 3 hours to work since September. I've dropped 10lbs. Wife wants to know why I am happy all the time. Started to run again.
anything that gets you away from being reliant on somebody else to get you to work is definitely worth it!
BTW the time spent sitting at the airport, having a backup, waiting to get home on the weight restricted airplane vs the extra time driving.....you will find you are much happier with the drive.
anything that gets you away from being reliant on somebody else to get you to work is definitely worth it!
BTW the time spent sitting at the airport, having a backup, waiting to get home on the weight restricted airplane vs the extra time driving.....you will find you are much happier with the drive.
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