Originally Posted by
FlynDive
Hi All: Long-time lurker, first-time poster.
Thanks for info Open.
Keeping on the "hiring" thread topic... I HAVE read this thread, but appreciate more current info re QOL for a new-hire:
1. Min days off?
2. Commutability of reserve (junior line)?
3. Probability of extension into day off?
4. Other current/trending QOL considerations (other than sub-par $$$/hr) for a newbie?
5. Probability ORD will continue to be a domicile?
I live in Midwest and ORD would be first choice for domicile. Have not submitted app yet.
Current RJ Capt/LCA. ~12,000 TT.
THANKS for any/all updated info!
If you're a regional LCA with 12,000 TT I'd stay put. It's going to take you years to recoup potential earnings with our pay rates. The quick upgrades management promises at job fairs aren't a reality (there hasn't been an upgrade class for six months). Unless you have something disqualifying in your background it's only a matter of time before someone with your experience gets a call from the legacies. Look at the retirement numbers. F9 might talk a big game regarding growth but in relation to the big 3 we have a very young pilot group. If you take a quick glance at our seniority list it shows about 10-20 retirements a YEAR! The big 3 in the next 10 years are going to start averaging close to 1,000 not even counting the early outs. You will move on to bigger and better things eventually, it's not worth taking the financial hit in the short term.