Originally Posted by
NewPil0t
There are many factors to this decision. Theirs was very different from the others.
It'll be hard flying, compared to button-pushing in a modern RJ. But it beats sitting on reserve for 6 months, or commuting somewhere inhospitable.
1st Year pay is about 5K better than the competition. Everybody is giving the same sign-up bonuses, except for Envoy whom just got desperate.
The number of people moving up/retiring is undeniable, I prefer a smaller list.
Airline Covers about 80% of Health Insurance costs, starting @ 60 days. Real flying benefits, not a program you have to buy from big brother.
There's also better compensation/accommodation during training, etc..
Yes, the recruiter was good. But you have to do your homework too.
Yes you might have hit it at the right time. Our senior guys are taking the flow thru and now we are seeing continuous movement for the first time in like 8 years. Really nice to see people upgrading again after all these years.
However I will tell you are schedules are beyond suckie!! So if you plan to commute you better buckle up cause it will be a rough ride. If at all possible you might want to consider living in one of our bases if that's an option for you.