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Old 02-16-2015 | 08:52 PM
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2loud
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Seek and ye shall find! As others have said, there are more than enough information out there. You just have dig a little deeper. I've always found that the best sources were my buds, aka networking. Fortunately or unfortunately (depending on where you stand), this business has a lot to do with who you know, lots of luck, and timing.
Here are some thoughts/questions:
Where do you want live? Would you mind commuting? If so, how's the commute? Pilot domiciles? Upgrade time (if that matters)? Do you want to fly big iron and fly international? How do you feel about flying a narrow body for the rest of your career? How's the airline's financial spread sheet? The last things to consider are pay rates, 401K/retirement, and work rules since these change from contract to contract.
Most will tell you that you will work for who ever hires you. Sort of a silly statement, I know. Only a handful have an opportunity to choose from more than one job offer. If you spend some time reading through these web boards, you'll get a pretty good idea of things. Good luck and happy hunting!
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