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Old 12th Jan 2008, 22:40
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timbob
 
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FMC O'Heat, I assume from your username that you are talking about newer model 737 (EFIS) at the minimum. I would take the command seat unless you are talking about locking yourself into an older fleet (737 pre-300 model). Same would apply to any long-haul decision (747 Classic or older series A300/B767 for example). Once you launch a career into aircraft soon featured on "The History Channel", you are on an ever-narrowing path to Freightdogville. Assuming your decision takes you to the left seat, be sure to upgrade to any training status (LineCheckAirman, TRI, TRE, whatever they might call it) when it is open or offered to you, you seem like the reflective type so you are already ahead of the game. If you do this, your career opportunities will resemble a bullhorn rather than a funnel. Best of Luck. Timbob.
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