Originally Posted by
sticky
Unless you really REALLY need a pay check, i suggest you look else where. There is a strike vote here and the its getting down to the wire with the contract mediator. As a new hire, you'll be put on probation for a year (if memory serves me correctly). If the union strikes...you'll either be fired or be a scab. Neither is good, but being fired is at least respectable. At any rate, you'll be right back at the beginning interviewing with another airline...if youre lucky.
I have nothing to gain by encouraging you to stay away, just speaking pilot to pilot.
Look elsewhere if you can.
Holy cow. I had no idea things had escalated to that point. I guess I've had my head in the sand lately. Well this is a kick in the gut. I definitely don't want to be a scab so I guess I'll just sit tight where I'm at now and wait for the storm to subside. Thanks for the info.
Don't make any career decisions based on someone else's opinions. If you want to work for Republic then apply because everything is timing and luck in this business. Applying now could mean the difference between upgrading in 12-24 months or being a 6 year FO on 4 year pay just a sneeze away from reserve. Once you make your decision, don't look back and never have any regrets. By keeping a positive attitude you might even be able to tolerate the circus that is Republic.