The starting salary is the same as yr 3 pay at legacy.
Very stable department (from what I can tell). I am not all that inpressed with airline flying/commuting but maybe that comes with more time. I dont have the corp job yet but i made it past the telephone interview and I have spoken/met with people in the department previously so I think the odds are good.
I agree it is a lot to give up. Slinging bags doesnt faze me one bit. Done similiar VIP transport work for many years prior and enjoyed it. Schedule is the only worryg. On the flip side, this airline gig could become a commuting to reserve nightmare at next downturn....we all know it is coming again.