SWA or AA
12-17-2015, 12:06 PM
#12
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if it were me and I could live in base at either, I'd chose AA. Wider variety of aircraft to fly, lots of variety in routes, Intl widebody if you want it, upgrade to left seat much faster, and most importantly - first class crew meals 😃
12-17-2015, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Julio
It would be an absolute privilege to work at any Airline. I'm grateful for this opportunity for my family. Best of luck to you. Just a matter of time I'm sure.
12-17-2015, 12:15 PM
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Julio I was also fortunate to have an offer from swa and another legacy. I went with swa, live in domicile and am constantly amazed by the flexibility I have with my schedule. Phx and Dallas are big enough bases that there are plenty of trading opportunities.
Swa and AA could not be more different airlines and I suspect you are aware of the pros and cons of each. That said since they are so different you really need to ask yourself what is most important to you and go with your gut. Good luck.
Swa and AA could not be more different airlines and I suspect you are aware of the pros and cons of each. That said since they are so different you really need to ask yourself what is most important to you and go with your gut. Good luck.
12-17-2015, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Julio
Looking for reasons to select one over the other.
PHX or Dallas is where I want to live.
I completely understand that the industry can change on a dime. Based on your current knowledge and past experiences/future expectations, who would you select and why?
Thanks for your time.
Julio
PHX or Dallas is where I want to live.
I completely understand that the industry can change on a dime. Based on your current knowledge and past experiences/future expectations, who would you select and why?
Thanks for your time.
Julio
Since both have pretty stable pilot bases in both places that you want to live, how about keeping all your options open. Maybe don't turn down either one, go to the first one to offer you a class date. See how you like the airline by actually working there first hand. Then when the second one offers you a class make your choice from a more educated position. It's just business and you will not cause any problems at either airline by leaving after a few months. Just an option. Good luck, you're in an very enviable position.
12-17-2015, 12:21 PM
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Southwest was always my number one due to the culture, MCO base, and job security and I was fortunate to have been hired by them, but I have started to realize that Southwest is best if you live in a junior base. American never appealed to me, but now that I see how senior Orlando is I'm starting to consider pursuing American for the Miami base. With that said if you want to live in Dallas or Phoenix you can plan on having a great quality of life as both those bases have gone pretty junior. Best of luck with the decision. It's not an easy one to make!
12-17-2015, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Chimpy
AA seems like the obvious.
Multiple A/C types, higher pay, better retirement and MASSIVE retirements
Multiple A/C types, higher pay, better retirement and MASSIVE retirements
12-17-2015, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by say again
Do a little research and decide for yourself. There's plenty of info available to make a decision instead of asking others where to go. I never understood that part...
12-17-2015, 12:43 PM
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SWA seems like it'd be more fun and you'd work with more upbeat people, but then again I had a lot of fun and worked with great people at the regional I used to be at.
The purpose of a job is to make money, then you go home to your friends and family. As a purely business decision I'd say American is the easy choice.
Didn't Yoda say something about not letting emotion cloud your mind?
The purpose of a job is to make money, then you go home to your friends and family. As a purely business decision I'd say American is the easy choice.
Didn't Yoda say something about not letting emotion cloud your mind?
12-17-2015, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by WHACKMASTER
Bologna. It's called CRM. Why wouldn't you bounce a major life decision off of your peers?
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