Originally Posted by
UTR69
After having worked there, yes, i will agree that I would rather leave aviation than go back to FE.
I've said it many times. They are a bottom feeder time builder company. Get your time and get out!! Even to the point of having to suck up paying back their training contract (which I hope they dont have anymore).
Best of luck to people trying to go there....however, please consider your options out there. TONS of places hiring and FAR FAR FAR better work conditions.
I hate to be that guy on the forums, but here it goes. No one is forcing you to work at FE or come back. However, it was one of the better places I’ve worked at. Maybe the fleet you’re on had an impact. Yes there are some things about FE that people don’t like. There are things I would have changed, and yes, the management and company could do better. However most people are good to fly with, I never missed a paycheck, and got some flight time. All while working a very standard 135 schedule. Even on a very low utilized fleet. How many regionals pay 68k a year with $66 a day per diem with no commute for an FO position? That’s right, none. Different strokes for different folks. FE is no where near as bad as the bitter people on these forums say, but in some ways it could be better. It all depends on what you want. Some people complain about the small things while others look at the bigger picture.