Originally Posted by Albief15

I've got a professional acquaintance that is a new hire at SWA. Soon will be able to drive 90 minutes to MCO.... He has a UAL interview pending.

If you have a line to SWA v UAL previous discussions would love to see them. Would also like any fresh opinions.

Other factors: Wife has career job....happy in FL. Moving to DEN, HOU, SFO, or EWR probably highly unlikely for next 10 years. Pilot has Total Force security blanket for 8-12 more years and can do drills/deployments/other stuff if **** hits the fan and pay the bills. Also has successful side gig(s).

My own take is A) SWA is a proven, safe, solid job and he will be better than 99% of the world population if he stays put...but also B) 787s and 777s go all over the globe, international flying out of EWR or SFO could be very enjoyable for the right person and C) United has a good vector with the current CEO. (Like Anderson at Delta...I think the guy cares about the product and wants to make things better. I don't think he is just passing through...)

As a FedEx captain, I have no real inside info on the life of a junior, 5 year, and FedEx employee. There are a ton of reasons to sit tight, but I am interested in the pros/cons from those of you closest to the fight.

And yes...did a thread search and came up short. If this is all old news just post a link to the old threat and I apologize for wasting your time.

Finally--flying HKG-GUM-HNL in March on you guys in Biz. Looking forward to being impressed, and thanks in advance...