Originally Posted by
NYC Pilot
Obviously no one knows the future but say one day SWA closes the MCO base, then what? Delta used to have an MCO base a while back as I recall if I'm not mistaken, it's gone...
As an example, you can hold A330 FO at JFK with DAL with about 3-4 years seniority and once you get there, just stay there and enjoy life. Who says you must upgrade to Captain...Easily commutable from MCO.
International isn't the be all end all for everybody. I knew guys in my peer group that bid ER FO way back when, and couldn't wait to get off of it. HATED international. The OP has stated that he flew international prior to his SWA gig and the 'novelty wore off'. Not saying anything bad about your recommendation, but just realize that not everybody aspires to live on the backside of the clock and manage naps for a living.
That being said, a lot of pilots use JetBlue to commute to NY from Florida and love it. NY is much much easier from FL than ATL unless you are senior and can get the JS at .00000000001second past noon.
The OP actually sounds like he is thinking this thru.