Originally Posted by
ComAirColonel
From what I have seen when others have asked similar questions is that this site will give them a lot of good advise. Then the guy turns around and goes to the place everyone told him to avoid because the were "super friendly" to him and the upgrade was only going to be a few months. Later they check back in with a PM asking how to get out.
My brother has a lot of rentals and says when he gets a super nice tenant he knows the guy will take him for a fortune. They are being nice for a reason, something is being hidden by the super nice outward appearance. He's a real softy.
I would recommend Skywest way ahead of the others. There is one airline that everyone will tell you not to go to. I would heed that advise.
Yea, Trans States called and were nice, but they were almost like can you interview this week so we can get you in the Sept 1 class, and if you do that you get a bonus. It kinda felt like a car salesman saying 'what would it take to get you in this car today' haha. It kinda felt strange, I teailize I am a good applicant, but almost seemed desperate. Funny thing is they were actually on my list because of "expected" growth, but I just do not know.
I am asking to get the most info I can, I am sure there is no perfect choice, but I am old enought to know this and understand that EVERY PLACE has pros and cons, and I know nothing is forever. I know jus that took jobs at TWA and everyone told them how dumb they were, but now they are at American so one thing is the future is ever changing, and what is great now might turn ton rap next week. Thank you for the honest opinion.
Originally Posted by
Justrun
Skywest or Compass if you don't mind commuting. Envoy if you want to stay in Dallas. Reserve is currently long but could change in the future. The amount of new hires are picking up and they are starting to see movement. I personally wouldn't mind reserve life if I lived in base.
Thanks, yea I guess sitting at home would not totally suck but really want to get in there and fly and learn.
Originally Posted by
m20cmark21
I'm not sure why more people aren't saying Trans States... Certainly no DFW base, but for quality of life, quality of training, and contract they seem like the best. Go interview and see, they were very forthcoming and honest (at least that was my experience).
See above. Kinda got a strange feeling when I talked to them. May I message you directly to pick your brain a little?
Originally Posted by
Theaveragejoker
Reserve ain't too bad if you live near the airport. Just don't expect to make any money breaking guarantee.
Money matters, but I can not work and be fine, so while I will not work for free, money is not a deal breaker. As has been stated, I am older (40 ish) and done well money wise, I have multiple streams of income that do not go away when I take an airline pilot job, so I have cushion that most do not. QOL, good people, quality training, career movement all are more important at this time.
Originally Posted by
gearcrankr
^^^^THIS CANNOT BE OVERSTATED^^^^
Avoid commuting at all costs. Sounds like you have plenty of time, you just need currency. Good luck in your career.
Thank you. I am current 600 hours last 12 months, need 121/jet time, that is my only resume hole. Then need experience to see where I want to end up, and that can only be done from inside the industry.
Originally Posted by
VanDriver208
Mesa would certainly keep you in DFW. If you are hired today you are probably looking at a 1.5-2 year upgrade since you don't have any 121 time. With that said, have you looked at Spirit? With your time and experience it may be a better fit. They have a DFW base and will treat you better than any regional. If the music stops with the movement in this industry, where do you want to get stuck?
I have not. I figured they wanted 121/135 time. Yea, e en if movement does not stop I Could see myself just finishing out as a regional/national Capt. Like I said with my other income it might not be fiscally worth it to go to a major even if the option is available in the future.
I will surely speak to SkyWest, compass, and spirit to see what they have to say.
Thank you all for your help. Anything from anyone is very welcome.