QOL Factors
03-31-2014 | 03:18 PM
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QOL Factors
When comparing airlines, what are the different factors considered as to which one is the right fit? I've got the main ones (domiciles, pay, jr capt date of hire, guarantee), but will be spending the next 6 months really digging into the info.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
03-31-2014 | 07:32 PM
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I'm doing the same thing Herc, and another aspect that I am curious to hear opinions on is culture. Everyone knows SWA culture, there's some good talk out there on JetBlue culture, but I've never heard a real good comparison of culture at the majors. American's application process seems to really stress this, looking to find out if you understand and fit with their culture, but I don't really know what they consider that culture to be.
Good question Herc.
Good question Herc.
04-01-2014 | 03:08 AM
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Absolutely, I'm with you on the big picture; I'm not sure why someone wouldn't apply to all of the majors and legacies while waiting out their dream airline job.
I guess my portion of the question is more focused on knowing what they are looking for in a new hire than being picky about getting a job. When American asks you during your video interview to explain what you know about their culture, I don't think the right answer would be that their culture doesn't matter because they are about to lose the bulk of their seniority list to retirement in the next ten years - even though they are going to be leading the charge on seniority movement.
I guess my portion of the question is more focused on knowing what they are looking for in a new hire than being picky about getting a job. When American asks you during your video interview to explain what you know about their culture, I don't think the right answer would be that their culture doesn't matter because they are about to lose the bulk of their seniority list to retirement in the next ten years - even though they are going to be leading the charge on seniority movement.
04-01-2014 | 03:15 AM
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Another one is how the company is doing financially, as a strong company is more likely to have good QOL for the pilots than a struggling company. That one is a guess as it's all cyclical.
04-01-2014 | 08:26 AM
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If you're a military guy you'll be able to fit it in with any of them, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
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