Originally Posted by papashmouv

Hey guys,

I'm new to the forums here. I'm an FO at a regional carrier and just received job offers for JetBlue and Atlas. At either airline, I'd be living in base. I have to make a decision for where I'd like to go.

Here are my considerations:

JetBlue Pros:
1) Excellent company culture and appear to be people-forward
2) Competitive pay
3) Positive company outlook for the next several years (Europe flying, A220 in lieu of E190, etc)

JetBlue Cons:
1) Similar to a regional flying footprint with slightly longer flights.
2) Driving length to the airport is considerably longer than what I have to do now.
3) Very similar scheduling structure as to what I do now. 4 on, 2 off, 4 on, 3 off, 4 on, maybe 5 off, etc. and so separation of work vs home life can be tough.


Atlas Pros:
1) Immense variety of flying
2) Highly respected fleet
3) High aggregation of days on vs days off and so quality of time off improves

Atlas Cons:
1) Comparatively inferior pay although contract negotiations are in progress
2) Work schedules are grueling
3) Pilots vs Management have a toxic relationship

The big factors here are quality of life, pilot pay, long term prognosis for my career, etc. What feedback do you guys have? What other things to consider am I missing? I appreciate your input, thank you very much.

Originally Posted by RyeMex

Considering the fact that we have senior FOs at Atlas leaving here to go to JetBlue, I would think that the choice would be simple..

Originally Posted by papashmouv

Hey guys,

I'm new to the forums here. I'm an FO at a regional carrier and just received job offers for JetBlue and Atlas. At either airline, I'd be living in base. I have to make a decision for where I'd like to go.

Here are my considerations:

JetBlue Pros:
1) Excellent company culture and appear to be people-forward
2) Competitive pay
3) Positive company outlook for the next several years (Europe flying, A220 in lieu of E190, etc)

JetBlue Cons:
1) Similar to a regional flying footprint with slightly longer flights.
2) Driving length to the airport is considerably longer than what I have to do now.
3) Very similar scheduling structure as to what I do now. 4 on, 2 off, 4 on, 3 off, 4 on, maybe 5 off, etc. and so separation of work vs home life can be tough.


Atlas Pros:
1) Immense variety of flying
2) Highly respected fleet
3) High aggregation of days on vs days off and so quality of time off improves

Atlas Cons:
1) Comparatively inferior pay although contract negotiations are in progress
2) Work schedules are grueling
3) Pilots vs Management have a toxic relationship

The big factors here are quality of life, pilot pay, long term prognosis for my career, etc. What feedback do you guys have? What other things to consider am I missing? I appreciate your input, thank you very much.

Originally Posted by Aeirum

I had the choice between K4 and B6. It was a tough decision and people seem very surprised when I tell them that I chose K4. With Atlas it would have been a nobrainer. B6.

Originally Posted by Av8er1550

Are you happy w/ your decision to go with K4? I actually think that’s a great decision.


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Originally Posted by KYTBRD

The original posting has to be an Atlas management troll. No one in their right mind would go there right now if they have other options. If it wasn’t an atlas management type and this person is for real, then the lack of ability to make a common sense decision from all the information already on this forum shows a severe lack of situational awareness. It baffles the mind someone would actually ask that question. You can lead a horse to water.....

I have friends there still who are all trying to leave. I wish the pilot group the best luck in the future and hope they earn their true worth. It’s a hard hard life trying to live the “respectable” Atlas dream.

Signed
3 year Atlas parolee

Originally Posted by JackStraw

Are you 400 pounds? If so you’ll love Atlas.