Originally Posted by zippinbye

Obviously a subjective measure on your part - not that there's anything wrong with that. I'm sure there are lots of good 135 outfits that rarely see favorable comments online. And plenty that suck that don't experience negative public comments, and all those in between. These threads seem to simply be a genuine willingness to share, from an insider who likes his job and thinks others might enjoy working there too.

The Baker-related posts have been enough to intrigue me, as a future 121 evacuee. While most of my consideration has been for 91 and 91k, I thought a "good" 135 operation might be worth a look. A local 135 operator that flies a really cool fleet of jets (15 minutes from my house) has expressed clear disdain for ex-121 pilots. Even though my career started in their hangar with a now-defunct 135, these guys won't give me the time of day. There are plenty of other options to pursue over the next couple of years.

Baker caught my eye based on the "too frequent" posts you describe. There might be something to it, if a deeply-vested pilot is not just singing praises, but taking the time to shed light on the minutiae of the operation. The author, Chase/Roy, who is the D.O, was kind enough to have a lengthy phone chat with me during one of his layovers. Suffice it to say he was pleasant and professional, and painted a thorough picture of a day-in-the-life as a Baker pilot. Not all roses and rainbows, but a realistic view of a job that may not be for everyone. Good enough for me to explore further.