Originally Posted by
trip
OK, Mil pilots get a pass for job jumping. Thousands of non military regional pilots have left before one year on property for greener pastures. One jump is not going to stunt your career, several within a couple years will raise questions.
Mil guys don't do lateral jumps. That's the biggest red flag in OPs situation. A lateral jump during probation screams "probationary release" or "resignation in lieu of termination" louder than anything.
And you can't explain it well by having a preferred base elsewhere either. That's not a conversation you want to have in a job interview.
"So you left X because you weren't happy with the base?"
"Yes"
"Ok, so if we can't offer you a base of your choice, would you leave us as well?"
"Errmm no because of uhh... reasons"
"Thank you for your time, we'll call you."