JetBlue vs ULCC?
 

If one is looking to move on from the regionals and had a choice between JetBlue vs Spirit/Frontier, what would be the best option? Whoever calls first? Eventually would like to settle in Florida. I know the other 2 are more junior down south in Florida, but I think longterm I would prefer jetblue. Reading the moral on all three pilot forums seem pretty low. How would movement be for a new hire today at JetBlue? Are expectations for a contract looming or company may drag it out?

Popcorn at the ready.

Moral today doesn’t matter. Where do you see yourself in 10 years that matters. Which one gives you the best QOL?
Movement my be a little quicker at spirit/ frontier but JB has more long term potential out of the three

The word is morale, and it always seems worse on anonymous message boards compared to what you see and hear flying the line.

While there are obviously a lot more factors than compensation, this recent contract comparison guide created by Spirit’s union paints a detailed picture of where each airline is at the moment.

Spirit Pilots’ Contract Comparison

I couldn't agree more. It's far worse on here then it is on the line. While I fly with the occasional doom and gloom pilot most of us are upbeat and enjoy our time at work.

Most of the guys who are miserable that I fly with seem to be the ones who have to credit 125hrs a month just to get by… I’d be miserable too spending all that time in a metal tube no matter what name was painted on the outside. It’s amazing how many people can’t afford living off 300k

How else are they supposed to pay for 2 alimony checks and their boat??

Apply to all three before you become over qualified. Take the first offer then the one that gets you sitting reserve at home. The rest doesn’t matter, regardless of company propaganda.

Crumble up a blue, yellow and green (with animal stickers on it) piece of paper. Put it in a hat, walk up to a stranger and have them draw out of the hat.

there is your answer.