Originally Posted by
wiz5422
Looking for some real advice! I am currently at eagle, 630 or so below me on the seniority list. Have a little over one year here. I am a line holder with h the weekends off. I have 3000 tt 1000 121 time. Living in base isn't important because I could do that at either airline so that isn't something to make my mind up. I am just wondering if you were all in my shoes with what is going on at eagle would you take the jump now? I hate to move lateral and give up the seniority but also don't want to be here in a year and regret I didn't make the jump earlier. Thanks in advance.
I'm guessing your concerns are... Where can I upgrade/earn more pay faster. Which company will be the most stable in the long run. Where will I be happiest for the next 3-5 years waiting for an interview with big airline.
I don't work for Eagle but I am very familiar with AA management, and I can tell you the environment at SW is very different. not perfect, but not the predatory stance at AA.
OO has never furloughed. They've come close but thru some creative sacrifices from both sides it was avoided. I think this will continue to be true. Upgrade at SW? 2 to 10 years? Very broad range, I know. But what would you say the upgrade time is at a shrinking company?
The folks at SW are generally happy and I think most employees will say attitude is the biggest factor in the hiring process and you'll find good folks on the line.