Originally Posted by
Danny70
Hi folks,
Got my CJOs from both and on the verge of deciding now which would give me the better quality of life.
Just turned 52, no kids, just me and my wife.
Retirement numbers seem to favor American in the long term, but UA has many more wide-body planes coming online soon.
United has much younger pilot community, so not sure how my advanced age would fit into that group. At AA I would still feel on the young side I guess.
I really want to optimize my time at work and maximize my days off.
I don't mind which aircraft I am going to fly, but long term the bus is easier on the body, just more comfortable work environment.
Not really keen on jumping on the WB fleet any time soon, been doing that for the last couple of years and want to be in bed at night, not the bunk.
I want to stay in DC, not planning to move anywhere before I retire.
What do you think?
I'd say go to AA if you're on the fence and not keen on the WBs. If you really wanted to fly WB I'd recommend UAL but if not I'd come to AA. Not based in DCA so I can't give you the down low on that base per say but it's not going anywhere and like you said senority for now nods towards AA. Either way if you live in base you'll have a great QOL at either carrier. Not a bad problem to have !