Originally Posted by
12oclockHi
You presume a lot about what I think about this two airlines and totally misread what I am attempting to find via opinion on these boards. I think it fair to presume that being contractually bound to any employer with handcuffs that (financially) penalizes you for failing to meet a contractual time limit is less desirable than a similar opportunity that does not bind you. Both these airlines have very good reputations within the industry, but both are looking to use the current employment environment to solve manning issues that could be handled with a carrot rather than a stick.
To the degree the marketplace for pilots votes with its feet to support this business model, it will only be a matter of time before there will be no choice for any pilot seeking this path into professional aviation. You may be too young to remember but most of these airlines, or the earlier renditions of them, had pay to play, buy your training and get a minimum wage for the honor of getting to fly a 19, 30, or 50 seat airplane. Time will tell where the shoe drops next regarding employment contracts.
I presumed nothing. I took the words you wrote and extrapolated that your beginning point is a hard negative on both. I only said what I said because I'd never go work for the better of two "sh&t sandwiches" and your asking people not to give certain opinions on said sandwiches while still somehow telling you which is less bad rang me as somewhat hollow.
That said your response to my response was measured and made sense to me. Had that been the starting point I wouln't have said anything because I dont think thats a question that can be answered. I am well old enough to know of all you speak after a quarter decade in the industry. And yes I still think that you could happily call either company home, and be content. So long as your starting point is reasonable. Good luck in your decision.