Originally Posted by
Sammie
Hello Folks in the know.
I have a good friend who just retired from the Federal Gov with a pension at age 60. He applied to all the airlines and was offered a position as an FO (Not a DEC) with immediate class dates at Republic and PSA. He also does not want to wait and see what else develops due to his age of 60. I don’t believe he wants to move on from any job he receives due to his age, so going to a legacy is not an issue. He lives in NYC about 40 mins from LGA, JFK and EWR via public transit. He does not own a car. (like most folks in the City) If he took PSA he would have to commute to PHL, via train or whatever. Yes, Republic is going to make him sign this contract. I have never seen anything like this in the Majors and have little experience in the Regional world. It has always been my experience that living in base is the best, so I am leaning toward suggesting he go with Republic….contract and all. He will be senior in either class as seniority goes by age, so he does not think LGA/EWR would be a issue, nor would PHL if he decides PSA Don’t want to lead him astray so, what do you think and Why?
Thank for all the info,
Sammie
If your friend wants to experience the globe trotting airline pilot experience and has been an FAA pilot, I would tell him to apply to the ACMIs. He will see the world on their dime. He can hang out at PSA while he waits for those applications to generate phone calls. Most of them have home basing so he will be paid to commute from his local airports to the jet’s location. Pay beats regional pay and you avoid slogging through long multiple hop days with a crew younger than your kids. Good luck to him regardless of his choice.