Originally Posted by
NewAirlineGuy
I have a Delta interview March 3rd but was just sent an email from Frontier. I have friends that work there and enjoy it, but I also know people that have left for bigger airlines. How is the culture? Part of the appeal to me is the smaller vibe (I know they are growing) and hopefully quicker upgrade times. Downgrades though, that doesn’t sound good. Is the house on fire and we can’t see it?
Having experience at both I would say the “small airline” feel your looking for doesn’t exist. People are people. most CAs I flew with were fantastic and I really enjoyed spending time with them. But that’s true anywhere. Seniority progression at Delta is crazy. They want to hire 5000 in the next 2 years. You will be able to hold CA at Delta sooner if you want. Or just stay on the right side and watch QOL get better sooner. And pay wise….no the #s aren’t even close. I pay 1/2 the amount for a better medical insurance and they gave me 2x the HSA as what F9 provided. And wide body FOs pay scale is closer to F9 CAs. Then there is the profit sharing (not much this year I know) but historically it’s good. F9 is wishes and Delta/Untied/American are reality. Meaning they have real #s they need to hire based on current need and some future growth. Not just the hope of fantastic future growth, which may or not be fully realized.