Allegiant vs Republic
 

Soo... I'm currently a 4yr FO with Republic and have a class date with Allegiant. I'm trying to make an informed decision to take the class date.

My situation...
Republic
* Currently live at home in base
* Topped out pay at $36/hr @ 75 guarantee + perdiem
* Upgrade of another 2-3 years

Allegiant
* Decent pay raise after 1st year. Yr 1 close to breaking even.
- $41/hr + 1hr perdiem taxed
* Possible 2-3 yr upgrade
* Would have to commute from NC to Florida for 1 yr
- Wife's 401k not fulled vested until August 2015 and current house needs to sell.

I just don't know enough about AAY to make a decision. I've read the 55 page post. Can someone post JR FO schedules up? I've seen the ones that are 2 on, 1 off, 3 on, 1 off, etc. I was thinking about driving back and forth but not sure if that'll work out either.

Go to Allegiant and bid the Airbus if able. Don't look up until your second year and you may be happy with your choice. New contract may be worth it.

Take the class & don't look back :cool:

IMHO

If you're a regional FO then by all means come to Allegiant.

If you're anything else then I'd think twice.

I made a similar move and don't regret it, feel free to PM.

Nice. Now that’s some optimism.:D

Allegiant vs Republic
 

I would also jump... It your going to upgrade tomorrow then that could change my suggestion but as an FO get the airbus time or 757 time if you can, and move on. Life will be tough for a bit ESP some of the work rules I here about there , but it's a small short investment for should turn out to be a great long term investment later .

Good luck.

Sounds like a lot of SJS. Go but keep applying to the Majors.

Do you have money saved up? If not, be careful as a strike is all but certain unless there is a complete change of attitude with management. If you are coming from a good regional with a decent contract, you may be disappointed. Don't just look at the pay rates.

I've read the Allegiant "work rules" contract. Compared to Republic's CBA (which I understand Allegiants' is not a CBA), Allegiant's is just poor. Money isn't everything. At that point... the current pay scale seems subject to change if the company does poorly. We all know not to invest based on past performance!

I do have money saved up but whats the point of saving if I don't want to spend it on something I don't want!