Originally Posted by
JUNEBUG82
The issue of whether or not to temporarily reduce pay for all to save the jobs of a few is a very interesting moral dilemma. Like everyone else, I come here with opinions and biases. My hope is that I learn something new, something material that could change my opinion. That would be evidence that I have really learned something--which I enjoy doing. And although this thread has nothing to do with me personally, and it would be in good taste to allow the thread to continue on topic without further personalizing it, this simple quote might help answer the question of why, as a non-ual pilot, I post here:
"It is difficult to learn anything worthwhile if you only listen to those who share your views"
--Wayne Trotman
No, the reason you post here is because you're at CommutAir and in the Aviate program. You want to get hired at mainline as soon as possible and you're hoping to influence mainline pilots to take a very bad deal because you think it will advance your self-interests. Please stick to learning the profession and stop offering half baked solutions for problems you're as of yet unable to grasp.
It is extremely disingenuous of you to state that you're a disinterested third party.
Thanks in advance for discontinuing your uninformed posts.
Originally Posted by
JUNEBUG82
Just to add another data point for your information gathering, I’ll share thoughts based on my experience with C5 and the Aviate. I chose C5 specifically for the Aviate (previously CPP) opportunity, and I would definitely recommend that path as long as you understand what Aviate is and isn’t before doing it.
Aviate is essentially a guaranteed interview as long as you have the ability to put together a professional application, don’t have major disqualifiers in your past (felony, etc), and have the ability to
follow basic instructions during the application process.
Now, what is a guaranteed interview? It is not a guaranteed job, a preferential path, or any other inside track that gives you an advantage over other candidates; it is a one time opportunity to present yourself and show United why they should hire you. The four hours you spend with them is what you have worked your entire career for. This is your one chance to earn your career dream job. Based on what I’ve seen, I believe the acceptance rate of those who treated it in this way has been very high.
The big question in placing a value on Aviate for you personally is “how valuable is a guaranteed interview”? This will be different for everyone, but for me it was a no-brainer. As a reference, many folks have spent many many years trying to get an opportunity to interview before they get their chance. And I’m some cases, folks have spent decades trying and have never received the call.
Also, please keep in mind as you use this forum as an information-gathering tool that the opinions shared here vary greatly due to the personal experiences, histories, and profiles of the posters—experiences, histories and profiles that may or may not correlate to you and your likelihood of success.
Good luck on your journey, and much success to you 🥂