Originally Posted by
majorpilot
Thanks for the helpful and practical take.
For my part, I’ve been impressed with the AS people I’ve met, and I could drive to work there—if nothing else, that time not spent commuting gives me time to work on other things if this piloting stuff doesn’t work out. [emoji57]
Every airline is subject to market forces, strategic issues, and unforced errors, and I’ve never heard anyone tout their contract as perfect. I suspect for each of us, it’s a matter of prioritizing “what matters to me,” and going for it. Hopefully we each find our respective “happy place.”
My best advice to you is apply to every airline you can envision yourself working. Take the first offer given, decide if that airline offers you the life you are comfortable living. If not, keep your options open and if offered a better deal, (in your eyes), take it. I know easier said than done but what else can one really do? Don’t be distracted by the overly negative stuff regarding any airline because what may not work for someone else, may suit you just fine. Like you said, prioritize.