Originally Posted by
Rama
They hired a Usair pilot 4 years ago. He quit within the first month after finding out he would not be captain within a year. Guys like him don't help the mainlanders get hired.
Its a good gig with a good retirement plan, a lot of growth in the future. Management is still management, but they do seem to know what they are doing. It is not for everyone and I would not recommend commuting since it is so far from even the west coast.
Just to somewhat add to that..... Every local I've talked to, and by local I mean born and raised here or have been here for a very very long time. Each and every one has wanted or dreamed of flying for Hawaiian (or Aloha before 2008). It is basically Hawaiian or bust for many out here. I could definitely see the reason Hawaiian would want locals (or even people who live out here).
Less cost to Hawaiian because they know they are not leaving if Delta or SWA calls..Less cost for cancelled flights etc because someone couldn't commute in.
Compared to other Legacies, Hawaiian is a completely differnet geographical airline. It is way out there and a very very long commute.