Originally Posted by Chrismo01

Hi all,

I have been encountering quite the good problem as of late. I recently got a job offer from AA and have an interview with DL coming up. Either way it has begged the question on whether to leave AS or stay. I don't currently live in an AS base but was planning to move to Seattle soon. Not a huge fan of AA bases but there are a couple that I could see myself living in long term, same with DL. I haven't been at AS for all that long (<1 year, but approaching 1 year quickly), and I am a bit torn on what the right move would be. My main point of concern is the state of the economy, I have a fear of leaving and then being exposed to a furlough whereas staying would've kept me safe. Naturally AA's history in that department is not great, where Alaska is more favorable. To create some clarity, if it weren't for the fear of furlough, I don't think it would be as difficult of a decision for me. Sure, starting all over again and being a probationary pilot and being at the bottom of the list isn't very appealing but I believe it would be worth it in the end. But if it's all cut short because I get furloughed then what's the point. I am interested if anybody else has a similar dilemma or if someone who is more seasoned in the industry and its relationship with the economy have some words of advice. I would also like to point out that it is not lost on me how lucky I am to even have a decision like this. The industry is in an amazing place for people like us right now, and like I said, it's a very good problem to have.

Thanks,
C