Originally Posted by
Roper92
Interesting take. I see quicker QOL at the legacies because of the multiple aircraft and seat positions available. You can choose to stay in a junior seat and climb the list rapidly. To each their own. Great problem to have. Hard to beat having a pension plus a 12%DC (or even 9% at FDX).
The big 4 all have a DC of at least 15% starting in Jan. Most LCC's offer a DC for retirement now too.
What UPS/FedEx have that nobody else does it the A plan (pension). You'll make more at UPS and won't need to swap jets for more $ since the pay is the same.
That said, most everyone else has PBS and it's a double edged sword. Sure you can pick and choose trips that fit your monthly needs but during training/vacation months you're nowhere near the QOL that line bidding gets you.
There's plusses and minuses at any carrier. I'd just go where you think you'll feel fulfilled in your career and where your commute will be minimal to net you more time at home. If that's UPS, then go there. If that's SWA, then stay put. If its someone else....well, you get the point.