Originally Posted by
Tiggerpilot
It will take about 30+ years to upgrade
On a serious note... those who wish to apply, please remember your getting paid 60% of legacy pay and upgrades are 10-15 years.
On the flip side, you can pretty much live where you wish and have great medical benefits. Flying is great, owners can be a pain.
Many FOs are looking elsewhere, if only b/c of the loooooong upgrades. Heck, Im a 10 yr FO and won't see upgrade for another 5-10 years. Furthermore, I can make more at year 3 at United then I could at year 10 at NJ. Captains are generally happy with the new contract and many will post here that it is a great job.
Just my .02. Go into it knowing the pros and cons.
To be honest, upgrades are undetermined.. ( no true growth, uncertain attrition)... I know a late 2005 hire that is still 40-60 numbers away, and has been that close for the last 7-8 years.
He could upgrade next year or in 10 years. The few guys still left from my class are somewhere around 400 numbers away at year 9!!! Even if NJA upgraded 50 a year ( doubtful), they're still 8 years away!! That would be a 17 year upgrade BEST case scenario...into a Phenom