Originally Posted by
FBO Bum
OK, I forgot to ask. I heard a rumor that after working at SAI it will be really hard to get another job and that the airlines will not look at you, in essence you are "blacklisted" if SAI is in the resume.
Has anyone else heard or can confirm something about that, or is this this just BS?
I appreciate the input!
No, you will not be blacklisted for your time at SAI.
There had been a greater than average change of being pushed to bend a rule here or there in the not so distant past. The relative inexperience of HQ staff made scheduling or dispatch errors more probable. Which of course could lead to a black mark on your record and an additional hurdle to overcome in getting on with a more reputable airline. Not the same thing at all.
DH and LL are awesome in the CP office. They will do everything they can to support the line pilot. That won't make the bid packet any more attractive or productive. It won't change the company's view of pilots as a easily replaced commodity. It won't make scheduling any more efficient or fair. It won't make the 737 op suck any less, or the 777 op any more family friendly.
SAI can be a reasonable place to work. Pay on the 777 does not suck as bad as an RJ FO. You become adjusted to the schedule in time. 737 CA if you live in or near CVG is a difficult, but doable job.
This is not a good job. It is at best an acceptable job in certain circumstances. It is unlikely to improve very much, ever. Despite impending contract negotiations. Use extreme caution in accepting a position at SAI. Avoid 737 FO like it is a nasty STD. It is not nearly as much fun. RJ Captain, if that is available to you, is a better gig than SAI newhire.