sailingfun

Thats not how any of his other startups have been handled. For that matter it’s not how almost any business is handled. Most tend to broadcast success and downplay failure. What possible reason would there be for hiding a simply amazing turnaround?

bluespoon

Loop as in we have a weekly pilot call where they share updates. The article as well as financials has been brought up many times since then, we're doing fine and we have many resources available.

bluespoon

Don't worry, there's plenty of folks in the industry that are seeing the success at Breeze.

bonvoyage

they do downplay failure. I’m not sure to what extent you would be happy with them broadcasting success? They sort of do. Like I’ve previously said, I believe everything is on track where it should be. But they could be ready to sell the place off at wholesale next week. We won’t know those true numbers until IPO. Beat advice I have is do not take financial or career advice from an APC forum

PNWFlyer

my god, if you believe anything you are told in a pilot call, you are in for a very big surprise.

ahardin

I think this is a good observation actually. I meet the profile you're describing, except that I have 2 aviation degrees and prior military. I came back in as direct entry after being out for 10yrs. I'm a regional direct entry Captain on step 10 payscale, 47 yrs old and am seriously considering breeze. I'm a few weeks from check airman so the money will be good but there's big problems with attrition and company not doing right to pilots - like alot. I live in CLT and could get down to CHS pretty easily. The problem right now for guys like myself is that American is playing games and not hiring us outside the flow usually so it's not appealing to stay here for another 4yrs to flow. Additionally, you gotta go be an FO at American or other legacy or low cost, so the money isn't there. Breeze Direct Entry Captain position with "nice" aircraft and pretty high chance of success based on historical success of Neeleman. I think their pay is pretty good as well (mostly better than regional). It might be worth taking a chance to be on the top end of the seniority list. Gotta give back a little bonus $$ but could still be worth it. I'm all ears if I'm not thinking about this right. Seems like a good gamble to me though. Obviously, any startup has risks so I get that.

sailingfun

In your situation living in CLT you have little to lose switching to Breeze. Make the switch and keep your apps in at American. You will probably hear from American sooner than later and have some clarity on where Breeze is headed.

Swapapotamoose

Come on over. For you it makes sense

Swakid8

Or just get your app in at Delta or United then update AA once your hired or leverage the CJOs..::.

Money at the legacy carrier will be better…. Even as an FO… Or go to United and upgrade after a year…

Swapapotamoose

the money at a legacy initially is not more than a DEC at breeze, it’s literally $100 bux an hr less. In addition, he would be commuting to NYC or SFO. I would choose to make more money and drive to CHS until AA calls, which won’t be long.