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#2301
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2022
Posts: 65
I would disagree. We have 30-40 a month right now that are going somewhere and I’d venture a lot of those FOs don’t have TPIC. Legacies seem to be targeting ULCC pilots, in fact, it was said by a high up UA management type that it’s cheaper to take ULCC pilots then buy the whole airline.
#2302
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2016
Posts: 234
Had ~10 ULCC guys in my legacy new-hire class out of about 50. About 8 of us had 0 TPIC.
Apply for the job you want.
#2303
TPIC from their time at the regionals or corporate, sure. But the vast majority of our attrition is coming from the new hire to 2 year range. Yes, there’s the occasional anecdotal captain leaving from here, but there is a lot more talk than action. I’ve flown with a ton of FOs looking to leave. I also have a lot of captain friends. None of which are leaving. A few know a one off person here or there who had put their app out, but even admitted it doesn’t mean they’ll leave if offered. It’s a big decision and risk for someone on this side of the seniority list. Attrition from the captain side just isn’t the issue you continue to make it out to be.
#2304
#2305
WaterRooster, if I can ask, were you left or right seat? What was the reason for leaving? Dream job? Better bases? Or, just flat out don’t believe in F9 anymore? I’m not trying to sling poop. I’m genuinely curious since I believe you’ve been here awhile.
#2306
What I’m going to miss are the crews. There is no denying that this pilot group was one of the best groups I have ever flown with. Management though… Ugh….
#2307
Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2019
Posts: 107
I was junior Left seat. I really did enjoy it here and I think in the end I would have been happy but it was a “what’s best if the family” decision. I’ll be based at home on the west coast. Other then that I was starting to struggle how the company squeezed its pennies. No catering, potable water is ok to drink and then lately the sick call memos/section 19’s and closing ORD which seems to be nothing more then vindictive. I’m probably leaving one devil for the other but at least I’m going in with eyes wide open.
What I’m going to miss are the crews. There is no denying that this pilot group was one of the best groups I have ever flown with. Management though… Ugh….
What I’m going to miss are the crews. There is no denying that this pilot group was one of the best groups I have ever flown with. Management though… Ugh….
This could be such an awesome home. I know it’s a ULCC, but that doesn’t always mean it has to act or look like it.
#2308
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2019
Posts: 628
I was junior Left seat. I really did enjoy it here and I think in the end I would have been happy but it was a “what’s best if the family” decision. I’ll be based at home on the west coast. Other then that I was starting to struggle how the company squeezed its pennies. No catering, potable water is ok to drink and then lately the sick call memos/section 19’s and closing ORD which seems to be nothing more then vindictive. I’m probably leaving one devil for the other but at least I’m going in with eyes wide open.
What I’m going to miss are the crews. There is no denying that this pilot group was one of the best groups I have ever flown with. Management though… Ugh….
What I’m going to miss are the crews. There is no denying that this pilot group was one of the best groups I have ever flown with. Management though… Ugh….
#2309
I was junior Left seat. I really did enjoy it here and I think in the end I would have been happy but it was a “what’s best if the family” decision. I’ll be based at home on the west coast. Other then that I was starting to struggle how the company squeezed its pennies. No catering, potable water is ok to drink and then lately the sick call memos/section 19’s and closing ORD which seems to be nothing more then vindictive. I’m probably leaving one devil for the other but at least I’m going in with eyes wide open.
What I’m going to miss are the crews. There is no denying that this pilot group was one of the best groups I have ever flown with. Management though… Ugh….
What I’m going to miss are the crews. There is no denying that this pilot group was one of the best groups I have ever flown with. Management though… Ugh….
At least in this hiring environment, if I go down with this place like I was clinging to the Titantic, I should be able to find another job pretty quickly. Haha
#2310
Nope. I really wish I could’ve told someone who A. would’ve listened and B. could’ve made a difference. Outside of my family I would’ve stayed because I really do think the company will do well in-spite of themselves
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