Originally Posted by
airlinejob2011
Why would they invite you to the interview, if there is a foregone conclusion that you are "over" qualified? Is it possible that they are looking for folks that can upgrade fast? Speaking of which, any stabs at how long to upgrade with RAH. If hired and you are assigned to S5; what is the process of getting over to the Republic side of life and basing out of DEN? Any counsel?
To go from S5 to Republic you will have to wait for upgrade according to current contractual language. Upgrade will be a minimum of 5 years. More likely closer to 8-10. Republic will be the longest upgrade to wait for as it currently has the highest paying aircraft. (not including F9 which is fenced off for 7 years anyway by the SLI arbitration). DEN is one of the most senior bases in the RAH system due to it being our most "western" base.
Better idea. Go to work for another terrible airline with bad pay/qol. Upgrade as fast as possible and then apply to a real airline with proven stability.
This is not the place to start your career. Especially right now! And it will never be the place to end it! Good luck.