Originally Posted by
TXtailhooker
Many folks headed to the airlines are getting choices of multiple airlines to work for as they all are hiring. It is an incredible time that hasn't been seen in decades and yes, a great problem to have.
Besides domicile locations, is there is any big difference between the legacies that clueless newbies like myself should be concerned with when looking at career choices? DAL has a great reputation, but has hired 2500+ in the past two years and places like AA (and even UAL) are just starting a major hiring effort.
Appreciate any thoughts. Since seniority is everything, how does company treatment of employees fit into the equation?
Historically these comparisons were meaningless and many of the "Top Choice" Airlines are now gone: Pan-AM, TWA, Braniff, Eastern were at times "the place to go." With that said the industry appears to be stabilizing and unless a major change like Cabotage shakes things up the Big 3 and SWA appear to here for the long call.
My personal take is all 4 of these Airlines and FDX and UPS will all be very similar with minor jockeying for the most desirable spot. Yes they will all experience the vicissitudes associated with the industry but over a long career it will probably be a wash - and besides unless you have a crystal ball it doesn't matter.
My own take is that where you want to live is probably the one variable that will for sure affect your career. If you can drive to work - go for it.
Scoop