Originally Posted by
ReheatF15E
If you were going to live in the DC area, would you prioritize who flies out of that area (like UAL or AA) over the company that's currently performing the best like DAL, so that eventually you wouldn't have to commute? Curious on folks thoughts or experiences.
Take the one that calls you first. If you're lucky enough to get multiple offers, then you can decide.
No offense, but given your screen name I'm assuming you're military. A lot of my squadron buddies were under the misconception that they would drop their application and the phone would ring the next day. Welcome to being 1 of thousands. Your phone will ring, but it may not be your first or second choice and you're going to have to do a lot more work (networking) to make that happen than just filling out the application. Holding out for your first choice can have devastating consequences on your seniority and thus career.
As was mentioned, here today, gone tomorrow. This industry can cruel. Just imagine being a new hire at Pan Am, Eastern or TWA back in the early 80's. Yes DAL is printing cash right now, but an airline is only one poor decision away from bankruptcy.