Originally Posted by
Stratocruzr
That changing rapidly. Do your homework. Not as good as you might think and regionals are addressing a lot of short falls while Atlas is actively trying to degrade theirs further. Regionals have flow through. We have nothing.
Additionally atlas is no performing on contracts. The short false will cost them. Don’t want to be on the short end of a list when downsizing happens.
I did, most regional offer FO position and upgrade in 2 years with some kind of flow agreement. But very few regional have base in ANC and commuting out of there is not viable. For me Kalitta, and Atlas works. Atlas called and put me in a pool. Kalitta, lets see I will see them and meet other recruiters at a job fair in May and go from there.
I don't wanna go to a regional hoping I would get to a major. Flow program is just a carrot in my opinion to feed their business model. You may or may not get to a Major.
And if you are a 3rd CA at a regional, your pay is still under 80K a year.
For me Atlas is a better option than a regional. Atlas has the schedule/lifestyle I want 10-12 days off in a row is better and works for me than 4-5 days on and 3 days off.
If I can make 80K (including per diem) 2nd year and get 12 days off a month, I am happy.
It is not the best option, but works for me I think. Rest will see how it goes in few months and if I hear from anyone. Will be finishing college in 2 months and maybe more marketable as well.