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BarrySeal 08-18-2018 02:08 PM

How was OBAP ?
 
Any intel from OBAP ? Looking for AA and SWA especially


Thank you

RadialGal 08-18-2018 02:27 PM

Not sure about OBAP, I haven't been to WAI since 2004 and haven't been to any others since; my intel tells me it's become a sausage fest of guys in suits and whatever color tie they hope will get them hired.

When I went it was just chicks drinking beers, telling "there I was" stories and passing along leads to the rare and few flying gigs.......like hauling checks in MU-2's. (remember those days?) The airlines sent some folks to hand out swag, but hiring was so far out on the horizon that it was still casual and fun then. I wonder if it has the same vibe now? Don't really feel like spending $ and time to find out. Perhaps some day.

Now you kids get the hell off my lawn :roll eyes:

RadialGal

wrxpilot 08-18-2018 02:47 PM


Originally Posted by RadialGal (Post 2657642)
Not sure about OBAP, I haven't been to WAI since 2004 and haven't been to any others since; my intel tells me it's become a sausage fest of guys in suits and whatever color tie they hope will get them hired.

When I went it was just chicks drinking beers, telling "there I was" stories and passing along leads to the rare and few flying gigs.......like hauling checks in MU-2's. (remember those days?) The airlines sent some folks to hand out swag, but hiring was so far out on the horizon that it was still casual and fun then. I wonder if it has the same vibe now? Don't really feel like spending $ and time to find out. Perhaps some day.

Now you kids get the hell off my lawn :roll eyes:

RadialGal

Yeah, it’s not like WAI didn’t happily create that environment themselves or anything... Fortunately the days of having to attend these things is over, unless you actually believe in supporting the organization (which is how it should be).

RadialGal 08-20-2018 02:43 AM

Sure, they did......I guarantee the "hiring fairs" were quite lucrative.


I'd go to support and help youngsters get started; If it's the way it used to be I'd love to go again. There were MANY shenanigans, it was a riot!

RadialGal

wrxpilot 08-20-2018 04:54 PM


Originally Posted by RadialGal (Post 2658296)
Sure, they did......I guarantee the "hiring fairs" were quite lucrative.


I'd go to support and help youngsters get started; If it's the way it used to be I'd love to go again. There were MANY shenanigans, it was a riot!

RadialGal

I’ve heard the same! Hopefully it does return to its roots, and I commend you for being a long time supporter!


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