Originally Posted by
N2Core
This was my advice also. I try not to presume anything, but it really seems the OP wants to go to TSA. The only benefit I could even think of to going there were the great crews to work with. A lot of people have made the Trans Mistake, myself included. But I feel a warning should be given to those considering. At the end of the day, it's their life, their career, and their choice.
Gentlemen, I do appreciate the advice. I'm not necessarily married to the idea of TSA, but I am working hard on finding a gig with some decent QOL right out of the gate. Currently TSA is putting FOs into IAD right out of training and very shortly onto a line. Sounds like some open time to be had as well if one was willing. Apparently the contract for the new aircraft has been signed so those 6 renewed airframes plus 7 new ones are finalized. If there's something I'm missing here please tell me.
Does airline management tend to oversell their company to prospective new hires? Absolutely, not saying TSA isn't. But the facts as I see them seem to suggest some stability for an FO over the next couple of years. Bottom line I'm looking for some place to be at the next 5 years or so and see what shakes loose beyond that. I'm not looking to retire from the place.
Neither am I focused on TSA exclusively. AWAC, CommutAir, XJT, SkyWest, etc, all have my applications in hand. We'll see what shakes loose.