Originally Posted by
KYTBRD
By big 3 I assume you’re referring to the passenger carriers.
I’d only go to those if you want to end up on a passenger’s social media count. Constantly ask for ride reports. And work twice as hard for about the same pay over your career. For me there were only the Big 2 and even then I only wanted one of those. Research actual schedules of the Cargo guys and you’ll find the standard concepts from are far from reality. I ran into a guy in TPA the other day, recent mil, hired buy SWA. He was shocked we were flying during the day. Had no concept of actual operations.
The conventional wisdom today is to apply to the "Big Six" (Big Three + SWA/FDX/UPS). If you get multiple offers, then be choosy.
If you don't like work, maybe skip SWA.
If you have space shuttle experience, just apply to FDX and DAL.