Originally Posted by
saxman66
I'm seriously thinking about Alaska. But it's not my first choice. I have a guy walking in my resume this week though. I like the culture. I've always wanted to live in the PNW too. I could see myself making a career out there. But when all the legacies are hiring like crazy, with DL and AA having 2-3 year upgrades it gives me pause. I'm from Texas, and would definitely like the option of getting back to the middle of the country for family reasons. I also just upgraded, and trying to get my TPIC up. I'm not sure whether its better to leave at 300 hours PIC to go back to being an FO at AS. Of course I don't even have an interview, so this all could be moot.
Do yourself and your friend walking in your resume a favor and don't apply or accept an interview, if Alaska isn't your first choice. If you do get an interview, they'll figure out this isn't where you want to be, and you will likely not get hired in the current environment.
Not trying to be harsh, but I asked someone who was conducting interviews last year, and they said, "Is Alaska your first choice?" is a common question ... and they're smart enough to tell if you're making up a nice interview story or you really want to be here.
Good luck either way.