Originally Posted by
Scar09
Just wondering which is the better way to go? I have CJO’s from both and both have IAH base (republic being more senior). Not really thinking I will be at either one too long before the majors call. (Separating mil guy). But the industry is crazy and economic dip can change things. Going to be living in Texas for a bit around San Antonio, until a major calls and then we will move to that desired domicile. Does either option have a leg up with the majors other than the aviate program? Not planning on aviate as I feel like I have a decent shot at off the street especially once I get 121 time.
this could all change in a minute if a major calls. But in the mean time looking to hear what you all have to say!
Is that you, Maverick?
Seriously, though, lower your expectations just a bit. Unless you have recently landed on the moon, there’s zero reason to expect that “a major will call soon”. It’s not how it works. 90% of regional pilots have been “waiting for the call” for 10+ years. Pilots don’t hire pilots anymore, flight attendants and HR does that these days.
Not a jab at you at all. Just lower your expectations a hair, and you won’t be disappointed. Maybe they’ll call you in a year, or maybe 5, or 10...no one knows the secret formula to getting a ticket to “the show.” (I’ll withhold my personal views on legacy hiring...)
I was a XJT guy for 15 years. Left to go haul rubber dog sh*t outta Hong Kong. XJT WAS a fantastic place to be for many years. Decent work rules, good MEC, but management is now run by an idiot that trips over dollars to save dimes. Don’t count on Aviate. Good people get through, bad candidates get through, and even more good people get left behind to fly UA pax in and out of hubs, on UA airplanes, at subpar wages. That’s how UA works. They treat their contractors like garbage.
I can’t say a whole lot for Republic, but, honestly, with a shyster behind the reigns at XJT, it’s anyone’s guess as to how much longer the company can hold onto the flying they have with continued attrition. Honestly, if Republic is a 1 year upgrade, that might be your best bet. Build that TPIC ASAP.
If it were me, just getting in, though, I’d be headed to an AA wholly owned and grab that seniority number at ‘Merican. Commute SAT-DFW for the rest of your career and be done.
Best of luck!