Originally Posted by
Otterbox
Lack of a long term contract and lack of upgrade opportunities are the biggest thing holding me back from making AWAC my #1 choice. The flow is a nice thing to keep in the back pocket too, but I don't want to have to come home every day wondering if I'm going to be out of a job x months down the line and lack of management transparency regarding the future of employment status. I've already done that once with the Navy, I don't feel like doing it again 2 years down the road.
I have been around aviation my whole life. Parents, uncles grandparents have all been professional pilots exclusively-- military, 121, and 91.
Ive tried to make a living at it two times--about to be 40. I have always had to do something to supplement the flying.
You absolutely have no idea or promise with any company of tomorrow and I have seen the "dog" become the "prince" multiple times.
If any airline is based at your home that is the one i recommend.
They are all more similar than different and not having to commute is the biggest QOL issue.