Originally Posted by
AV81596
I have a pretty big first world problem. I have CJOs from United, Delta and SWA. I have a Dec class with United and was told to expect mid/late Dec with Delta. SWA CJO just came in, and was told I might be able to get a December class, but no guarantees. It might be Jan/Feb 2022. I'm retired military, early 50's and live in SOCAL and looking to drive to work at LAX. I care more about QOL than $$ at this point. I have friends and peers at each of the airlines, but thought I would throw it out to the collective mind of APC to hear your thoughts. Thanks, and hiring has REALLY ramped back up. If you have the quals, they really do want to hire you.
With California being the junior bases (along with Newark) and the fact that you can have your choice of aircraft if offered in INDOC, I’d go with United. Bid that just closed shows captains less than 2 years on the west coast and system wide. Plus, there are captain vacancies remaining unfilled as well as 320, 737, 756, 777 and 787 FO vacancies which will be offered to new hires. With our growth and retirements, United is a no-brainer, especially with the earliest class date in hand.