Originally Posted by
3pointlanding
The answer to both companies is to come over to Purple. The pay is terrific and the QOL even better. The classes are expected to be 30/month for the near future. That way you can forget whatever Atlas will throw your way, which probably won't be much. Join a winner.
This +1.
United is also looking for about a million new pilots.
Why wait a half decade for a half decent contract?
True, a ten year 777 Captain will have to wait until his third year as a United FO to break even, but the 16% company contribution to your 401(k) will make up the difference fairly quickly.