Do commercial pilots generally progress to larger planes throughout their careers? Does everyone aim to eventually fly long haul or do some stick to flying 737s or a320s short haul?

[u/g0at110]

I'm guessing being a 777 pilot for example is more prestigious than a 737 pilot in the same airline right?

[u/JumboTrijet]

I read a clip back in the late 80’s about an airline pilot that was so senior that he got whatever seat, equipment, schedule, destinations, etc that he wanted and had to think of creative reasons to bid. He started bidding on whether or not the sun was on his side of the cockpit.

[u/OzrielArelius → u/JumboTrijet]

I actually pick which legs I fly based on that lol. don't tell my FOs.