Originally Posted by
CAirBear
Honest question and I know it may sound crazy. Would you think it would be crazy to leave AWAC (2.5 years 90 from upgrade) for Compass? I currently commute from DSM to DCA.
I have 1700hrs 121 time. I know your not hiring DEC, but what would Compass be like for someone with my experience?
We have hardly upgraded anyone this year and word is were parking some old ones (4-5 planes) starting January. Lovely. This combined with a definite end to AA flying Feb 2018 (as of now) has me less than thrilled. Also completely over the East coast/NE flying. We literally don't go west of MEM.
I am a senior FO and get great schedules and we do have a good contract/benefits, so part of me thinks it's completely nuts to leave. However I'm really burnt out doing the same 10-12 cities and 8 overnights. For serving 70 cities it's petty crazy how little variety you see.
I don't know. Any thoughts? Thank you
Leaving a place you have gotten use to for the last 2.5 years is a tough decision.
Upgrades have slowed down, they are doing 14 a month now. All the by passed FO's are reaching their 1000 121 slowly so no one can predict how quick your upgrade will be. Last upgrade award had April hires in it.
If new flying/planes come to Compass then it will go crazy, like 30 upgrade classes again.
So its a gamble on your part, if can put up with reserve for a little and may be 1.5 year upgrade (worst case scenario) then pull the trigger.