Search
Notices

JB Austin Commute?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-21-2018, 06:48 AM
  #11  
Gets Weekends Off
 
CaptCoolHand's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Dec 2008
Position: Left,Right, Left, Right,Right,Left, Right, Left
Posts: 3,150
Default

Isn’t there a big legacy carrier about an hour or somup the road with a huge base?

I’d do that first
CaptCoolHand is offline  
Old 01-21-2018, 06:52 AM
  #12  
Line Holder
 
Joined APC: May 2012
Position: CA
Posts: 41
Default

I think you hit the nail on the head regarding your current options. There are a lot of variables to consider when making this type of choice, particularly when a commute is involved, but I will parrot the other responses. If JB is the only one calling and you have real and serious concerns about the viability of your current company, then I'd pull the trigger and come here.

Accepting a training slot at JB doesn't mean you stop attempting to land a position with an airline that is better suited to your career goals, it just means that you're goning to gain experience on a different airframe while awaiting that call.

Is this a dead end? I don't think so. We will get a contract and as for the rates, we'll find those out when an AIP is reached and a TA is presented to the pilot group.

Pragmatism is the rule of thumb. Keep your logbooks up to date, keep your applications current and choose the best option that you have at that time. If a better option is offered, go. While it might not be particularly good form to leave training at one company to accept a position with another, the days of Cradle to Grave jobs are long gone. The only professional loyalty you owe is to yourself.
thrufru is offline  
Old 01-21-2018, 06:55 AM
  #13  
Line Holder
 
Joined APC: May 2012
Position: CA
Posts: 41
Default

Originally Posted by CaptCoolHand View Post
Isn’t there a big legacy carrier about an hour or somup the road with a huge base?

I’d do that first

There's a big old LegAAcy 20 minutes from my house, too, but like the thread starter, they've never called me either.
thrufru is offline  
Old 01-21-2018, 03:10 PM
  #14  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: B6
Posts: 1,047
Default

It's amazing how so many want to make career decisions for someone they don't even know and have no idea what the future has in store for any of us rather than just answer the question.......


1982 your buddies would have laughed at you and taken you off the Christmas party list had you went to SWA over Eastern......

Hmmmmm.......
hyperboy is offline  
Old 01-21-2018, 05:19 PM
  #15  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Bozo the pilot's Avatar
 
Joined APC: May 2013
Posts: 2,594
Default

Originally Posted by hyperboy View Post
It's amazing how so many want to make career decisions for someone they don't even know and have no idea what the future has in store for any of us rather than just answer the question.......


1982 your buddies would have laughed at you and taken you off the Christmas party list had you went to SWA over Eastern......

Hmmmmm.......
HB- He asked for input. The proper advise as of right now is to take B6, get a type, and leave if b6 doesnt get their act together. If you can argue that, then i know youve lost your mind- so Lets hear it...
Bozo the pilot is offline  
Old 01-21-2018, 05:42 PM
  #16  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: B6
Posts: 1,047
Default

Originally Posted by Bozo the pilot View Post
HB- He asked for input. The proper advise as of right now is to take B6, get a type, and leave if b6 doesnt get their act together. If you can argue that, then i know youve lost your mind- so Lets hear it...
I thought it was about commuting.......
hyperboy is offline  
Old 01-21-2018, 06:17 PM
  #17  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Bozo the pilot's Avatar
 
Joined APC: May 2013
Posts: 2,594
Default

Originally Posted by hyperboy View Post
I thought it was about commuting.......
We’ll welcome him aboard at 30% less🤫😉
Bozo the pilot is offline  
Old 01-22-2018, 03:04 AM
  #18  
Gets Weekends Off
 
CaptCoolHand's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Dec 2008
Position: Left,Right, Left, Right,Right,Left, Right, Left
Posts: 3,150
Default

Originally Posted by hyperboy View Post
It's amazing how so many want to make career decisions for someone they don't even know and have no idea what the future has in store for any of us rather than just answer the question.......


1982 your buddies would have laughed at you and taken you off the Christmas party list had you went to SWA over Eastern......

Hmmmmm.......
For startes. He asked.

No one knows the future. But you make decisions on the best info available at the time. Not hope change and unicorn farts.
CaptCoolHand is offline  
Old 01-22-2018, 08:11 AM
  #19  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: B6
Posts: 1,047
Default

Originally Posted by CaptCoolHand View Post
For startes. He asked.

No one knows the future. But you make decisions on the best info available at the time. Not hope change and unicorn farts.

To funny. Thanks for the laugh.
hyperboy is offline  
Old 01-22-2018, 08:47 AM
  #20  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Jul 2011
Position: CA
Posts: 1,027
Default

Originally Posted by snarkfest View Post
Considering JB, but I don't want to move from AUS. Would a commute from AUS to BOS or JFK be a no-go? Currently commuting for a regional. It's fine, but with JB I guess I'll no longer have the flight benefits.

Yes, I know: Unless you live in base, JB isn't....etc, etc.
Def not a no-go, but look at all options.
say again is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
LCCescapee
Major
17
11-10-2015 01:33 PM
NoDeskJob
Major
12
12-03-2014 08:04 AM
jarretk
Career Questions
7
04-08-2014 01:02 PM
Gearslinger01
Career Questions
3
08-04-2013 06:26 PM
gold
Regional
6
07-10-2012 06:42 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Your Privacy Choices