Originally Posted by automatique
Check the payscales: SWA will pay much more over the course of your career, even considering the 3-4 years longer it will take to upgrade.
I agree there is higher risk at JB, where is the higher reward? I admit I'm unsure of the benefits at WN, although they do have profit sharing and match 401k at more than double the JB rate.
A 6 year Capt at WN will make about 50K a year more than a 6 year JB Capt, flying the same number of hours.
A 5 year f/o at WN will make more than a reserve Capt at JB, no matter how long the JB Capt has been there.
This is considering the A320 only. The 190 is left in the gate from the start.
WN also has twice as many bases, giving a better chance of a shorter commute.
To be fair to JB, sometimes we get "snow globes".
Let's not overlook one very important point. Southwest Pilots have Union representation (although an independent one). They also have a legal Collective bargained agreement. Never forget or underestimate the importance of both.
In my opinion JB pilots will be unionized eventually and someday they too will have a CBA. In the meantime..........My 2 cents worth says......."Go with the first class date offered, but if you are lucky enough to get 2 offers..........my money is on Southwest."
Good Luck