Originally Posted by
Ellen
This is a prime example of not doing your homework on where to work. Too many of you out there are taking the first job that comes your way. It's the same story on a different day. Should I go to ComAir or Trans States, AWAC or Pinnacle, MESA or GoJets, et el.
I have a friend who was hired at a regional a few weeks prior to your Hire Date at AWAC and she has flown over 500 hrs in the CRJ 200/700, is 50% of the way up on the FO seniority list, and she might have the opportunity to upgrade by the end of this year.
If you apply and work diligently toward earning employment at your "FIRST" choice Airline then logic says you should be happy there (Because you did your research . ..remember) whether reserve or flying the line. Doing your homework pays off.
HOLY PANCAKES BAT MAN!!! Something sensible coming out of Ellen!!!
Seriously though, I had a bunch of friends who got hired before I did at various places who are now jumping ship to SkyWest and XJT. So now, after a year at Airline X they move laterally and are 6 mos and 200 numbers under the guy who waited 6 mos to get hired at SkyWest or XJT in the first place. Funny how that works.