UAL is hiring, and I don't even want to apply..
Isn't that sad?
Junior pilot there seems destined for misery.. go the united.com if you want to participate in it. |
Who in their right mind would want to work for Glenn Tilton?
I mean, I don't know how someone has not gone postal on some of these CEOs. I don't think I could safely do my job working there thinking about the greedy management. |
Sounds like UAL is the GoJet/Mesa of the majors. Who would have thought.
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Originally Posted by blastboy
(Post 196372)
Sounds like UAL is the GoJet/Mesa of the majors. Who would have thought.
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a whole 100 people in 6 1/2 months. good luck!
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for what it is worth, Tilton will be gone in short order, just like every other CEO nowadays. He will be off to helm some clothing company next, and United will receive a highly experienced tire company CEO who thinks he has what it takes to raise stock price during his 3 year reign.
It is sad that those who run our airlines truly have no passion for aviation. No wonder they take no pride in clean airplanes, professional staff, and return customers. Where are the eccentric millionaires of yesterday who understand that flying is more than just quick way to get from point A to point B? |
Regionals over UAL
I have a very good friend who chose to stay at a regional and resigned his UAL seniority number after the second recall offer. He lives in base with the regional, dosen't commute, is a captain making $80+ with the potential to make $100+, and has a great QOL.
Go back to united... Sure, he retire a 75/76 captain making $150. But until then, he'd have to commute half-way across the country for years, start out at $65,000, be home 3 or 4 days per month when you take into account commute days. You have to understand that UAL was my friends career goal. Not DAL, AA but UAL. For him to give up his seniority at his dream job, things must be REAL bad at UAL. Rott |
Originally Posted by Rightseat Ballast
(Post 196387)
for what it is worth, Tilton will be gone in short order, just like every other CEO nowadays. He will be off to helm some clothing company next, and United will receive a highly experienced tire company CEO who thinks he has what it takes to raise stock price during his 3 year reign.
That has to be both one of the funniest and at the same time sadly truest things I've read on here in a while. What happened to when airlines were run by people who ACTUALLY wanted to be in the airplane business? Guys like Juan Tripp, Box Six, Herb Kelleher, and Howard Hughes but to name a few? |
Originally Posted by CE750
What happened to when airlines were run by people who ACTUALLY wanted to be in the airplane business? Guys like Juan Tripp, Box Six, Herb Kelleher, and Howard Hughes but to name a few?
Greed from the CEOs and VPs, greed from the owners that made the companies public, greed from the shareholders demanding lower costs instead of higher revenue because one is easier than the other to achieve. |
Originally Posted by Rightseat Ballast
(Post 196387)
Where are the eccentric millionaires of yesterday who understand that flying is more than just quick way to get from point A to point B?
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Originally Posted by Deez340
(Post 196382)
Uhhhh........? no. not analogous in any way.:confused:
Originally Posted by Rightseat Ballast
(Post 196387)
It is sad that those who run our airlines truly have no passion for aviation. No wonder they take no pride in clean airplanes, professional staff, and return customers. Where are the eccentric millionaires of yesterday who understand that flying is more than just quick way to get from point A to point B?
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Im a huge fan of the GED you need to get in the door...
P.S. - I always thought Branson was pretty much universally hated with a few exceptions. |
Originally Posted by Rottweiler
(Post 196391)
I have a very good friend who chose to stay at a regional and resigned his UAL seniority number after the second recall offer . . . For him to give up his seniority at his dream job, things must be REAL bad at UAL.
The thing that amazes me about this forum (and I'm not necessarily speaking to you specifically, Rott) is the shortsightedness of many who post here and the inability to recognize the cyclical nature of this industry. To say that UAL is the Mesa of the majors is absurd. To think that the UAL pilot group will stand for a crappy contract forever is to grossly misjudge the collective will of the pilots. I would agree that the UAL pilots took a huge hit in bankruptcy - but it will NOT be like that forever. It may take til 2009 to get back much of what was lost, but hopefully it will happen sooner. To say that morale is in the toilet, as I have read many times here from people who are not UAL pilots, is also a bit of a misnomer. It would be more accurate to say that the pilots are angry at managements actions and failings to act. They want change and recognize that the wrong people are running this company. But most guys don't come to work *****ing and moaning and crying about the state of affairs for 12 hours straight. Instead,they know things need to change and are willing to do what it takes, but are not going to dwell on it throughout the workday. I genuinely enjoy flying with 99% of the people here. Furthermore, to say that the pay/work rules are the worst in the industry is also incorrect. If you look at the pay calculator available here, and factor in the 15% B-fund (401k) company contribution which most airlines don't have, that puts UAL pilots somewhere in the middle. That being said, I am not satisfied with that. We once had an industry-leading contract, and that is where I want to be again. My point being that, if you're looking to apply at UAL, the compensation is better than most flying jobs and certainly better than any regional that I'm aware of - and it IS going to get better. If you're thinking of applying to UAL, I would offer a few items for consideration. On the positive side, the UAL pilots contract IS going to improve. This pilot group is dedicated to that. UAL offers all types of flying from 737s to widebodys around the world. The people here, senior mgmt excluded, are good people and great to work with. On the negative side, if a merger comes down the pike or age 65 happens, you may be stuck on the bottom of the list for awhile if you just got hired. But that's the risk you run at any airline. There are no guarantees. As the saying goes in this industry, you never know if you made the right career decisions until the day you retire. I would just hate to see good pilots discouraged from applying at UAL. While the current management team leaves a lot (okay, everything) to be desired, this is still a worthwhile company. |
Originally Posted by cactusdog16
(Post 196686)
An interesting choice, but one that I would venture to guess that most regional pilots would be hesitant to make. Everyone's personal circumstances are different though.
The thing that amazes me about this forum (and I'm not necessarily speaking to you specifically, Rott) is the shortsightedness of many who post here and the inability to recognize the cyclical nature of this industry. To say that UAL is the Mesa of the majors is absurd. To think that the UAL pilot group will stand for a crappy contract forever is to grossly misjudge the collective will of the pilots. I would agree that the UAL pilots took a huge hit in bankruptcy - but it will NOT be like that forever. It may take til 2009 to get back much of what was lost, but hopefully it will happen sooner. To say that morale is in the toilet, as I have read many times here from people who are not UAL pilots, is also a bit of a misnomer. It would be more accurate to say that the pilots are angry at managements actions and failings to act. They want change and recognize that the wrong people are running this company. But most guys don't come to work *****ing and moaning and crying about the state of affairs for 12 hours straight. Instead,they know things need to change and are willing to do what it takes, but are not going to dwell on it throughout the workday. I genuinely enjoy flying with 99% of the people here. Furthermore, to say that the pay/work rules are the worst in the industry is also incorrect. If you look at the pay calculator available here, and factor in the 15% B-fund (401k) company contribution which most airlines don't have, that puts UAL pilots somewhere in the middle. That being said, I am not satisfied with that. We once had an industry-leading contract, and that is where I want to be again. My point being that, if you're looking to apply at UAL, the compensation is better than most flying jobs and certainly better than any regional that I'm aware of - and it IS going to get better. If you're thinking of applying to UAL, I would offer a few items for consideration. On the positive side, the UAL pilots contract IS going to improve. This pilot group is dedicated to that. UAL offers all types of flying from 737s to widebodys around the world. The people here, senior mgmt excluded, are good people and great to work with. On the negative side, if a merger comes down the pike or age 65 happens, you may be stuck on the bottom of the list for awhile if you just got hired. But that's the risk you run at any airline. There are no guarantees. As the saying goes in this industry, you never know if you made the right career decisions until the day you retire. I would just hate to see good pilots discouraged from applying at UAL. While the current management team leaves a lot (okay, everything) to be desired, this is still a worthwhile company. You don't think the morale is bad at UAL??? It is the absolute WORST it has ever been! Your contract on the 67 is a bit different than ours. Your views would be greatly changed if you flew the 737; the FO's I fly with are ready to quit their jobs and tell UAL to shove it! You wide body guys are on a different planet sometimes, I swear. Come join us here on the 37's and then tell me that life is great at UAL. Still isn't great even on the wide body, in my honest opinion. UAL use to be a great place to work. I had a great schedule on the DC-10 and the 27's. I made more as an FO on the DC-10 then I did on the 737 now as a captain. I don't know how long you've been at UAL or in the airline industry but I have never seen it this bad at National, Pan AM or UAL (10 years ago). My advice: stay away from UAL and get a job at FedEx or find another profession. I keep trying to tell my son to get into another profession but he doesn't listen. :D I certainly wish you the best of luck at UAL if that's where you decide to go but be forewarned, it's not much different than Mesa and my sons' analogy hit it right on the head! SCM UAL 737 captain, ORD |
Originally Posted by blastboy
(Post 196768)
The negotiation to get back what the pilots gave away will take FOREVER to get back. Even though the new contract is due in 2009, the pilots are not going to get one that was even close to pre 9/11. UAL pilots will get it back if they all strike. But the company might merge before then....That's what Tilton is waiting on! That will negate any advancement in contract gains! It is not going to get better there for a long long time. Your fingers are going to stay crossed for a while. Contract...getting better? Dream on.
You don't think the morale is bad at UAL??? It is the absolute WORST it has ever been! Your contract on the 67 is a bit different than ours. Your views would be greatly changed if you flew the 737; the FO's I fly with are ready to quit their jobs and tell UAL to shove it! You wide body guys are on a different planet sometimes, I swear. Come join us here on the 37's and then tell me that life is great at UAL. Still isn't great even on the wide body, in my honest opinion. UAL use to be a great place to work. I had a great schedule on the DC-10 and the 27's. I made more as an FO on the DC-10 then I did on the 737 now as a captain. I don't know how long you've been at UAL or in the airline industry but I have never seen it this bad at National, Pan AM or UAL (10 years ago). My advice: stay away from UAL and get a job at FedEx or find another profession. I keep trying to tell my son to get into another profession but he doesn't listen. :D I certainly wish you the best of luck at UAL if that's where you decide to go but be forewarned, it's not much different than Mesa and my sons' analogy hit it right on the head! SCM UAL 737 captain, ORD Capt M: First of all, I agree we will not get back to Contract 2000. Not with the next contract, maybe not ever. But it will improve. Do you really think it won't? Of course Tilton is planning on a merger, he's only said so a thousand times. We'll have to deal with that when it happens and prepare for it as best we can. As for morale, this is what I said: "most guys don't come to work *****ing and moaning and crying about the state of affairs for 12 hours straight. Instead, they know things need to change and are willing to do what it takes, but are not going to dwell on it throughout the workday." In other words, do what you can to improve things, whether that's FIN or no jr manning or whatever, but don't come to work to roll around in your own misery and complain constantly. Not many do that and I would hope that you don't either. I know I wouldn't want to fly with someone who was constantly complaining. As for the Mesa comparison - please, get real. I mean no disrespect to you or your son, but the analogy is ludicrous. I've been at UAL for over 10 years. Before that I was at - you guessed it - Mesa. No matter how bad you think things have become, and I was here for the good times too, we are not Mesa. My apologies to the Mesa crowd, but I've been there and am glad I am not anymore. I got what I needed from Mesa - the time and experience to get hired somewhere else. I am not saying UAL is all peaches and cream. If that's what you got out of my post, then you need to go back and read it again. Our contract is a shell of what it was when we led the industry in 2000. We are going to have to fight for every improvement to our contract - but I AM willing to fight. Before you go about steering everyone away from applying at UAL, maybe you should take a close look at what flying jobs are really out there. If you think we're not much different than Mesa, take a look at their contract. Seriously. Look at it. I am tired of all the misinformation out there about United. I even read some guy post that United is only above "some bottom-of-the-barrel regionals and some unscheduled 135s." Come on. That type of crap helps no one. Least of all the good men and women who are trying to decide what their next career step should be. Right now UAL is not as good an option as FDX, UPS, SWA, etc. But this industry is cyclical and it will get better here. We will have to fight for it, but it will get better. So if you're determined to have a career flying planes, UAL is not a bad choice. |
Cactus,
I still stand by my comments about UAL. I have not read the contract eye to eye in regards to Mesa but I do discuss it with the Mesa crew whilst jumpseating on them for the benefit of my son. Maybe he will listen and get the hell out of this industry! And you're right, the contracts are not the same but they certainly have similarties from the sound of it! I respect that you want to fight for a better life at UAL. I did that once upon a time too. It never worked, it never got better. UAL's union absolutely sucks and needs to grow a set of balls if the contract is to improve in the slightest. Please, don't misunderstand me about the morale. I was speaking in regards to management; they have the morale of a high school bully. I thoroughly enjoy flying with the people at UAL. They are absolutely outstanding people and they derserve much better than what they have here. I don't foresee a great contract within the next 10 years but for your sake and all the other pilots here, I hope it changes. Seriously, lives have been ruined in the wake of the paycuts and other cuts. I can't imagine it will get any worse. Right now, I don't think UAL is a great choice unless you are willing to work sub-par for the next 10 years, at least. Compared to working at a regional UAL would be better, but far from great. Cactus, I seriously wish the absolute best for you and I hope to god things take a 180 to a brighter future at UAL. I'll chime in again sometime on a more enjoyable topic....like a seabee topic!! :D It's time for me to stop sabotaging my sons airline pilot account. Again, all the best for you cactus. SCM UAL 737 captain, ORD |
I thought I was the only furloughed major airline pilot truly considering staying at a regional. Maybe I'm not as screwed in the head as I feel like most guys think I am.
To go back to USAir and commute for 20-25 years (assuming I don't end up back on the street due to another 9/11 or merger) just seems almost silly. Morale in the tank, long upgrade, bitter pilot groups, crappy operation, zero growth, and a commute halfway across the country just for a couple thousand bucks a month? Hardly seems worth it anymore. Money alone really ain't all that important, but it sure is hard to pass up! Or I can live where I really want to live, drive 25 mins to work, fly 2-day trips and see my kids everyday, and have more vacation time and better travel privileges. Fortunately I've grown used to living on very little money and not buying new stuff I cannot afford, so once I make captain here I'll be in pretty good shape. I guess we'll see if I've really learned my lessons pretty soon when my last call comes 'round. It's purely QOL vs. Money. I pray that I don't screw up another decision! At least now I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Thanks. |
Wtf?!
Did this guy really go get his daddy to defend him!?! I think I'm starting to get the picture. Explains some of the posts in the past.
Hey "captain" if you want to post get an account. Sincerely, Deez's Dad 787 Senior Check Airman, Astronaut:rolleyes: PS United is in no way analogous to Gojet and only slightly and hopefully temporally analogous to Mesa. |
Originally Posted by Deez340
(Post 196926)
787 Senior Check Airman, Astronaut
Good try, though. |
There are no guarantees. As the saying goes in this industry, you never know if you made the right career decisions until the day you retire. I would just hate to see good pilots discouraged from applying at UAL. While the current management team leaves a lot (okay, everything) to be desired, this is still a worthwhile company.[/QUOTE]
Sadly one can't even say that...guys left UAL with a fat A-Plan and a boatload of "valuable" stock only to see it evaporate. Now you might know you made the right choice after you get your lump sum A-Plan like some of the lucky ones at USAir. The biggest wild card in the longer term for UAL is the cabotage boogieman, since the real cream of UAL is their international, and God help us all if Chinese and Indian pilots get their foot in the door. |
This conversation reminds me of Robert Redford telling Paul Newman that he can’t jump because he can’t swim. Paul Newman laughs and say “ hell, the fall will probably kill you.
So all of you out there think your safe? Over the years United has had BAD contracts and Great contracts. But what really gets me are those of you who ***** and tell young people to find another career, yet you keep coming back to the world you love. Getting paid to fly airplanes. What else would you recommend , Cop, Lawyer, Fireman? It’s like many say “ if you don’t like the weather wait 15 minutes and it will change”. If you can’t wait the 15 minutes then go find your sunshine. 20 years now with United and I wouldn’t trade with anyone. The young guys who are working their butts off now will rake in the benefits with time like I did. Large airplanes, Asia, Europe, South America, our route structure is second to none. And Tilton’s pipe dream of getting approval to merge with even a Virgin America is making turns in the toilet as this administration is his only hope. It will take time and effort to get a contract that will put United back as one of the most coveted airlines. Patents grasshopper. |
"turns in the toilet"?
"Patents grasshopper"? ****? |
Originally Posted by Short Bus Drive
(Post 197344)
"turns in the toilet"?
"Patents grasshopper"? ****? That's all you've got! |
Originally Posted by Deez340
(Post 196926)
Did this guy really go get his daddy to defend him!?! I think I'm starting to get the picture. Explains some of the posts in the past.
Hey "captain" if you want to post get an account. Sincerely, Deez's Dad 787 Senior Check Airman, Astronaut:rolleyes: PS United is in no way analogous to Gojet and only slightly and hopefully temporally analogous to Mesa. |
Originally Posted by blastboy
(Post 197457)
787 checkairman my a$$. Doubt you're even a pilot.
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Originally Posted by Mink
(Post 197461)
Umm, I think he was joking...
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Originally Posted by EDC757
(Post 197306)
This conversation reminds me of Robert Redford telling Paul Newman that he can’t jump because he can’t swim. Paul Newman laughs and say “ hell, the fall will probably kill you. .
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Originally Posted by Deez340
(Post 196926)
Did this guy really go get his daddy to defend him!?! I think I'm starting to get the picture. Explains some of the posts in the past.
Hey "captain" if you want to post get an account. Sincerely, Deez's Dad 787 Senior Check Airman, Astronaut:rolleyes: |
Originally Posted by POPA
(Post 197474)
Easily one of the Top Ten Movie Moments of all Time, possibly top five.
Originally Posted by EDC757
(Post 197306)
This conversation reminds me of Robert Redford telling Paul Newman that he can’t jump because he can’t swim. Paul Newman laughs and say “ hell, the fall will probably kill you.
So all of you out there think your safe? Over the years United has had BAD contracts and Great contracts. But what really gets me are those of you who ***** and tell young people to find another career, yet you keep coming back to the world you love. Getting paid to fly airplanes. What else would you recommend , Cop, Lawyer, Fireman? |
Hi!
U don't have to worrry about Indian or Chinese pilots for at least 10 and probably 20 years. They aren't any. And they few that exist, are paid pretty well. India needs 11,000 airline pilots in the next 3 years. In 2006 India trained 150. China needs at least 9,000 airline pilots the next 3 years. They currently train 1,000 per year. cliff YIP |
I knew a guy who went to work for UAL in the late 60's and sat side saddle for nearly 20 years before upgrading..... He retired now from UAL as a captain.... and loved that company even though it took him 20 years to move to the right seat.
I guess my point is that this business may throw you a curve ball and everyone has to decide to live with it or not..... Every flying job ( three ) that i have had, had pluses and minuses just like in the real world... it is what it is, either you stay in this business or you dont. The key is finding the niche in this business that best fits your life..... |
Originally Posted by atpcliff
(Post 197585)
Hi!
U don't have to worrry about Indian or Chinese pilots for at least 10 and probably 20 years. They aren't any. And they few that exist, are paid pretty well. India needs 11,000 airline pilots in the next 3 years. In 2006 India trained 150. China needs at least 9,000 airline pilots the next 3 years. They currently train 1,000 per year. cliff YIP |
Originally Posted by atpcliff
(Post 197585)
Hi!
U don't have to worrry about Indian or Chinese pilots for at least 10 and probably 20 years. They aren't any. And they few that exist, are paid pretty well. India needs 11,000 airline pilots in the next 3 years. In 2006 India trained 150. China needs at least 9,000 airline pilots the next 3 years. They currently train 1,000 per year. cliff YIP |
Originally Posted by Spartan07
(Post 197622)
I foresee these two countries contracting to American flight schools again. At our flight school alone a couple of years ago we trained hundreds and hundreds of Chinese flight students. In fact, we were training so many Chinese students on top of an already swamped airport with about four flight schools on it that KRVS got put in the top %10 of the countries biggest airports (Even today we are more than twice as busy as Tulsa International, according to the FAA anyways).
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Originally Posted by blastboy
(Post 197619)
Holy flying squirrels, Batman!! 11,000 pilots in 3 years?!?! That's about 4,000 pilots a year! They must be hiring like crazy as we speak. Uhemm....Anyone got info on Air India?? :D
About six months ago, I was sitting next to a Legacy 777 CA about to retire. He had just interviewed for the Jet Airways direct entry 777 CA job. There were 3 or 4 other US legacy 777 CA's there with him he said. The pay package was pretty good, better than any US legacy just based on monthly gar X pay rate. |
Originally Posted by dojetdriver
(Post 197743)
It's not Air India I would be looking into. It's the start ups, King Fisher and Jet Airways.
About six months ago, I was sitting next to a Legacy 777 CA about to retire. He had just interviewed for the Jet Airways direct entry 777 CA job. There were 3 or 4 other US legacy 777 CA's there with him he said. The pay package was pretty good, better than any US legacy just based on monthly gar X pay rate. |
Originally Posted by Led Zep
(Post 197751)
Are the crews required to live in India? If so, you might want to visit first.
As of that time Jet had no US destinations. He said if/when they do get them, it will be a ticket from your home to the US departure/destination point. |
Originally Posted by dojetdriver
(Post 197756)
I asked, he said NO. If it was, he would not take the job. I think he said it was a European base (ams, I think) with a pos space back and forth to the US with 9 day off gaps between work blocks. I believe he said the work blocks were 9 days as well.
As of that time Jet had no US destinations. He said if/when they do get them, it will be a ticket from your home to the US departure/destination point. |
Originally Posted by dojetdriver
(Post 197756)
I asked, he said NO. If it was, he would not take the job. I think he said it was a European base (ams, I think) with a pos space back and forth to the US with 9 day off gaps between work blocks. I believe he said the work blocks were 9 days as well.
As of that time Jet had no US destinations. He said if/when they do get them, it will be a ticket from your home to the US departure/destination point. |
Originally Posted by blastboy
(Post 197781)
Hey, AMS doesn't sound bad! I could sail the channel on my days off or go tour some of Europe. That would be a great gig for a while.
Now if you wanted to spend your off time there, then whatever. But as far as residing, see above. Or, you would have to do the whole leave the country, come back in, but stay less than 90 days thing. |
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