Originally Posted by
OzarkALPilot
How many new hires in the June 11th class?
I get that you and Embraerpilot probably work for crummy outfits and are treated like garbage. I understand that you want to get to a 121 outfit and fly the big jets, but you need to understand some things:
Flying an A320 doesn't make you any more marketable than a 23 year old flying an RJ.
Jyri/Bendo will come into your class and tell you that we're getting a big raise - this was the case when I came here 3 years ago. I'm still waiting......
When Jyri/Bendo's lips are moving, they're lying to you!
The union is not the enemy, so forget about whatever you're told by management.
Your pay check is going to really suck for the first year and every year that you're an FO.
Based on current orders, you will NOT upgrade here.
Morale is very bad and within 6 months, your attitude will be just as bad.
Training is a mine field, especially for guys with no 121 experience. You need to be running before you hit the ground!
We have crummy non rev benefits and very little incentive for management to improve that situation (unless you like to fly on Air Malta....)
Just remember that you were forewarned.
Good luck!