Originally Posted by
Klsytakesit
Not sure you read what you wrote. I am sure the guy is happy at Fed Ex. Probably thanks hus lucky stars that seattle never called
I'll bet he is. I made the opposite career mistake. I could have been with UPS when they first started hiring their own pilots. But I compared Captain rates: AS was $154 an hour and UPS was $111. I went for the money.
Oh well, hindsight is 20/20.
On the flip side, when United finally called I was on the line at AS. Not going there saved me from being furloughed TWICE.
AS can be a good career, but YOU have to grow a set and get your contract straightened out. That means electing some pit bulls to LEC and MEC officer positions and be willing to walk the line if it comes down to it. Your contract is only as good as what the MAJORITY of your pilots is willing to fight for.