r/AirlinePilots

Options: LAX 737, DTW 320 (Bid LAX ASAP)

I have a 73 type, wouldn't hate to keep flying it, but never touched an airbus. Is it actually better? Looking for info on ability to make $$ early on. I know 320 group is larger at LAX, but does that translate to more flux and ability to pick up? Understood that as hiring continues and staffing improves that the premium will dwindle for junior players.

Is it worth bidding away from ideal base in the 320 to try and bid LAX later? Age old debate, I know. Currently living in the midwest, DTW easy commute until I get LAX and can move.

Random question, but does UA have a ZED agreement with Cape Air? Important for family planning…

Curious what ya’ll do in cruise for long flights. Im at a small airline and I fly with the same people, so we obviously run out of things to talk about. I have one CA that never minds if I pull my personal iPad out to read a book on it, but I have no idea how to approach the subject with others. I usually have music playing, but it gets boring. Cheers!

I live in ATL and recently got a CJO. Typed on the bus but wasn’t sure the big differences between the 73 and 320. Is one a lot better for QOL/trips/seniority or are they basically the same?



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New question for this group…

I’ve been grinding for 9+ years missing weddings, family events, etc. and finally just started at a legacy after a couple failed interviewed attempts.

Dragged my wife and family through it the whole way. I’m very lucky to have a supportive group of people behind me.

Did anyone do anything nice for their wife/parents who were in my situation?

My dad’s a legacy cap, in a good spot. My wife claims she needs nothing but god damn I couldn’t have done it with out my parents and wife.

My parents have the Rolex, cars, etc. my wife doesn’t. Anyone have ideas on cool things they did for people who got them there?

How long will it take to get a line in Newark? (In new hire training now)

Starting class with UA soon and wanted to gain some insight into junior ORD 737 life. Currently living about 2 hours away from ORD, so my priority in BI is to bid the 737 as it seems the 737 will get me to ORD the fastest. How’s life as a junior 737 FO in ORD? Thanks and Happy 4th!

Curious on y’all’s thoughts on JS etiquette when it comes to checking in with the crew when they are busy. I was JS this morning on AA and when I stepped into the cockpit the pilots were busy working with MX on an issue. After standing there for about 10 minutes trying to find a good time to say hi without interrupting, the FA asked me to take my seat and said she would let them know I tried to stop by. Just curious on what I should do in the future when JS and crew is clearly occupied as to not get in everyone’s way trying to check in. Thanks!

Recently received a CJO (woohoo), and still a bit out but I’m starting to think what I’ll try to bid for in an ideal world. I live in the PNW. The obvious choice is SEA, but I’m a sucker for international flying and the recent drops of the 7ER have me quite tempted. If I’d get some Haneda from LA or Europe from NYC I’d do it, but if I’m just gonna sit reserve and occasionally fly a transcon or down to Florida, I’d rather go NB. Thoughts? What’s it like out there for the lowest on that fleet?

I have a couple of commuting overnights where I need to stay near Boston Logan Airport. Does anyone have any hotel recommendations?

Hey Folks, I’ve been fortunate enough to receive a delta CJO recently and have been thinking about what my commute life is gonna look like. I currently drive from the Philly area to EWR. It’s not bad, been doing it for 2 years and it doesn’t really phase me much. For reference I drive an hour 40 to 2 hours with traffic. Sometimes more…..Well now with delta it’s gonna be primarily JFK, so what’s the drive like for those that might do it? On reserve I’ll stay with a friend up there/ crash pad if needed, but for a line, is it horrible? In my eyes a 3 hour drive is better than a flying commute. But just want to get some thoughts for those of you who maybe do that drive.

Also, for those at Delta, how often would you say there’s pairings from EWR/LGA and is that something that I should be considering when bidding for a plane, or is it not worth it due to it being infrequent?

I despise the idea of living in NJ/NY so avoiding that if able. Plus I like where I live

Mood and reduced lighting.

Sensory upholstery on seating.

Noise cancelling headphones.

Much more leg room (heavily inspired by the spacious interior of the Lockheed L-1011 *Trijet*.)

A floral interior design color scheme (lavenders and blues).

Comfort food and drinks of one's choosing.

Interactive touchscreen flight status menu.

A lounge for standing and walking around.

In-flight entertainment on demand.

Less crowded.

Privacy curtains.

Reclining seats.

Navy cracker jacks for steward uniform dress.

Basically, a whole different airline for a specific type of clientele, although NTs are certainly welcome to travel with us!

Did I leave out anything?

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So, a guy gets offered $800 plus expenses (economy airline ticket with a connection) to “ferry” an RV from A to B. Said guy can fly out in the morning and be able to get the RV back to its destination (where the guy happens to live) and be home by that night. Instead of the flight, said guy can take a one leg jumpseat in a freighter and shave hours off of the day.

Obviously, the guy can lie by omission and just take the jumpseat, but the guy is curious if this is a JS etiquette violation. Should the situation present itself, the guy would give up his seat if it means another off-line JSer doesn’t get on the JS just because they listed later.

Asking for “a friend”😉

Current high time regional captain looking down the road..

Really not wanting to commute but how hard would it be to commute from SJC to LAX or SEA with Delta? I’d like to eventually get on a WB but really more focused on QOL.

TIA

Any tips going forward??

Stats…

23 days from “Fix It” email

Total Time: ~2,800

121 Time: 1,300

- 850 in CRJ

- 450 in A320

2 Check Ride Failures

-Instrument

-Commercial

4 Year Degree in Aviation

1 Letter of Recommendation

Those who have gone through training for Delta, does the company include parking with your reservation?

Is the general consensus to bring your car, or leave it at home?

Thanks!

If you are a current airline/GA pilot, do you have any frustrations/regrets on what you should’ve done earlier to get to airlines faster?

The kind where you think “this is why I got into the airlines. If I had just done this earlier, I would have gotten in sooner”

I flew with someone at NK that had a subscription to a newsletter that would suggest how to invest specifically in spirit’s plan. I believe this company also provided other options depending on the airline. Anyone able to help me out with the name of this program and or have liked using a newsletter like this?

Of course the whole past success doesn’t equal future success stuff, but it would be interesting to read into different strategies within my specific program.

Hope that isn’t too vague and someone knows what I am looking for. Thanks for the help!