Originally Posted by
Judge Smails
That's great, as long as the economy doesn't go to hell again (and you know it will). I'd much rather be here than on the bottom of a legacy list when the sh!t hits the fan again. Ask the AA guys about those recalls, and USAir guys about their pay rates until recently....and UAL guys about how much they adore their management.
Have you looked at the number of retirements? AA is just hiring for attrition, not growth. Attrition alone at the legacies will eat up most of the hirable regional pilots very quickly.
I am just saying that airlines go in cycles and right now I think it is in a sustained upswing for hiring for the foreseeable future. If you put your apps out and never hear a thing, that is good if you like being here, but if you have an opportunity to interview someplace with better pay, retirement and security, then you can make an informed decision of which place will give you the most of what you want.
As far as what UAL guys think of their mgt? Do you really think you will retire here with Ben as your CEO? Mgt changes all the time.