Originally Posted by
jeforte
I respectfully disagree
121 major/legacy and 121 regional are sadly, more often than not, different breeds. There are, however, exceptions.
* If I were a CP for a corp flight dept, I'd look first at those with corp experience (91), then 121 major/MILITARY, 135 charter/freight, and finally 121 regional. More than likely in that order, but my opinion is admittedly inexperienced.
You hire the person not company they worked for. I know several from my regional that are as professional as one can be.
Maybe it has something to do with schedules etc. It's hard to show up to work everyday with a nice fresh shirt when you're on day 4 of a 28hr trip with early shows, late finishes, and almost no time to rest or get food. Starting 3pm one day then 3:30am the next is enough to make anyone look worn out and beat down. I always try to look my best but then again I'm young and single. I don't see how the older gents manage to keep at it. I'll back the statement that you get what you pay for, or rather you get what you deserve. If they treat you like a child, screw with your schedule constantly, bend your contract, etc. it's easy to have your attention focused in the wrong place and not on the pax and image you present to them.