I think that if a person is planning on a career as a pilot, he or she must come to an agreement with their spouse as to where they will live prior to making any decisions. For example, my fiance, ( ex-wife) & I have talked living in ATL, HOU or MEM. These cities offer the possibility of being based there or to have an easy commute; at least that's the plan.
She's tested the waters in terms of applying for positions in her field outside the state of Florida. She has had a number of offers. Our plan is for her to apply for positions in those cities when I meet or exceed the mins for the airline that has an FO base in that city. Going into an interview and stating that my wife already has a job offer in the city may indicate to HR stability.
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