Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
Exactly what others warned and advised to some of the young go-getters on the forum way back when this thread started. They advised that the new hires temper that uncontained enthusiasm with some caution. Usually it was met with - 'I'm just happy for a job', or 'This is a completely new airline with new management and a new plan forward'.
I'm sad that those predictions came true.
There must be more than a shred of truth about airline flying sucking everything good out of aviation. It seems to happen to a majority - at least to those that frequent forums (which in and of itself I don't believe makes a majority of the professional pilot population
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From the beginning, I weighed the pros and coins with this airline. When I was offered an interview, I had 230TT and a brand spanking new wet commercial.
I for one was new to the airline world and extremely weary of the pay to fly contract at the time. From what I hear, they dont enforce it in the sense that if you leave early you're not penalized.I got that information from a buddy of mine who is currently a sabb fo with the airline.
I was kicking myself in the butt for not accepting the job.Reason being is that if what my buddy said holds true, I could've stuck in there, build my time and sneak outta there as soon as the opportunity presents itself.And then I would've been ahead of the game in a sense.
But I guess we all live and learn. To some it's a job to be thankful for. To some its unwanted stress. But after reading this, I feel a wee bit better with my decision.As who wants to be working for a company that's ****ed off all the time. I'd rather build my time instructing, with steady pay good benifits, gain experience and then move up in time to a true regional (if there is such a thing). My .02 .