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CJO @ Delta & AA - What would you do?
I got extremely lucky and recently got a CJO with Delta & American, one week apart. I never thought I'd be in this position to have the option but need to make a decision soon. I will likely be commuting from STL, which neither airline has a crew base, so that's not much of a factor at the moment. Main deciding factors are QOL / days off, commutability, and employee morale. Any advice or opinions are very much appreciated.
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Originally Posted by stlmikey
(Post 2539623)
I got extremely lucky and recently got a CJO with Delta & American, one week apart. I never thought I'd be in this position to have the option but need to make a decision soon. I will likely be commuting from STL, which neither airline has a crew base, so that's not much of a factor at the moment. Main deciding factors are QOL / days off, commutability, and employee morale. Any advice or opinions is very much appreciated.
AA has a lot of senior pilots in STL who commute to DFW/ORD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I spent 10 years at Eagle and I currently work for Delta. I know the AA system very well and have sat on my fair share of AA jumpeats as well as just know their overall gist at AA. I think their an amazing company and one which I would also love to be with. That said Delta hired me first and I live in a base that has both for a HUB( just lucky where I live). Having spent some time at Delta I am incredibly honored to be here, but in all reality no more than I would have been to be at AA. I spent years commuting and that is the most debilitating endeavor to go through on a continuous basis. I personally believe that both companies will provide you lots of upwards mobility, pay, and all the other incentives you seek in your life.
I personally would chose the company that will allow me to NOT commute or if you chose to live in a location that isn't a base one that provides you the best commute opportunities ( commuting on a mainline and not relying on a regional lift) I hope that gives you a little help, and congrats! |
Just comparing contracts, DELTA!
( I am UAL ) |
Originally Posted by slats extend
(Post 2539639)
just comparing contracts, delta!
( i am ual ) |
Originally Posted by stlmikey
(Post 2539623)
I got extremely lucky and recently got a CJO with Delta & American, one week apart. I never thought I'd be in this position to have the option but need to make a decision soon. I will likely be commuting from STL, which neither airline has a crew base, so that's not much of a factor at the moment. Main deciding factors are QOL / days off, commutability, and employee morale. Any advice or opinions are very much appreciated.
Take the first class date available, then go to Delta when it’s class opens up. |
I'd opt for AA. The reason is that you're going to gain seniority a lot quicker at AA than DAL due to retirements. Everything else can change over time.
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AA, way more impending retirements. Plus Delta seems dead set on contracting out it's widebody flying. Will probably look like a regional soon.
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WN is growing in STL. So, take whichever CJO that will get you the 737 type first, then update your app for WN.
You'll be in the clover! 😜 |
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