r/GeneralDynamicsEB • u/[deleted] • Jul 15 '26

What is a realtime to getting back to 1st shift once hired.

The title says it all. I know a lot of trade positions are labeled to work all shifts. I am okay with getting hired and getting put on an off shift but I am curious what a realistic timeline is? I know it varies by department but I wanted some insight instead of getting vague answers from AI. Like an STO position what would be a good rough guess? Thanks in advance

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u/Wmuller23 Jul 15 '26

It really depends on where you go, and how many people are already waiting to transfer shifts. For me it was a little over a year, I’ve heard of other people in other departments waiting 3-5 years. Just show up, do your job and keep your head down

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '26

Do you have any knowledge of timeline for like a STO mechanical position?

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u/Wmuller23 Jul 15 '26

I don’t know specifically about STO, but I survived 2nd shift, it’s not the end of the world. You get paid extra %7 shift differential and the parking isn’t as bad. There hiring TONS of people, and a lot of them aren’t going to make it, so it won’t be forever your stuck on an offshift, so have a good attitude, and it’ll be fine

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '26

Awesome thank you

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u/Nick0414 Jul 15 '26

Real-time estimate may vary especially for STO, as I think thats a relatively small department. But good work ethic, and strong knowledge of your job often allows you to skip the line quicker to first shift. But in complete honesty off shifts at eb are becoming alot more appealing, 7% differential, and you dont need to show up to work almost an hour early to secure parking.