Oh sure, I'm sure he'll fess up to you. You obviously haven't been there very long if you don't know about his past.

Just ask around the campus, (especially the JA guys), and I'm sure you'll get an interesting history lesson.

And its molest, not moleste Einstein.

It's also...

Uninformed...rather than Uniformed. (read your original response to me)


stick to your own airlines problems...and so will I.

Mookie

All righty then.

I happen to like your airline a lot, just don't agree with your take on Mr. Swanigan, (as do countless others at AS).

Back to molesting and Scabbing.

Remember Mookie, Mike was part of the problems that lead to AS261. He was in charge or, at least, in a position to challenge Fowler. Mike is a great instructor and a nice guy but I'm not sure he was the man for the job at that time.

Is this really true? (honest question - I'm new to the airline world) Which airlines? Does it have the same conotations of a scab, since you paid for your own training? What about the reasoning that if you are clueless to the airline world, getting the ATP at the same time as the type can show you if you have any aptitude or desire for this business. I'm glad I got the 22 hours in the sim flying the type of flights that I understand you do in initial training; I got much more out of it than if I just flew a king air for a few flights to cram for an ATP.

Obviously getting bumped to the front of the line for SWA interviews is a bonus. Until recently, the were the best opportunity to get hired by a major, and a good one at that. Is getting the type really putting all of your eggs into one basket?

Huggy,
No, getting a type is not putting all your eggs in one basket. I know multiple people that have been hired at AS with a type. I know people that have been hired at other airlines with a type. Personally I am opposed to getting a type before there is a job offer, however, had I gotten the type before the interview, I would have been a lot further up the list at WN.

To all...I appreciate all your input, I can see this thread is starting to drift. I have come close to a decision, there are a couple of factors that I dont know yet, and when those become known, I will finalize my choice. Thanks for you help!

Anyone know where I can get a sim and interview prep for AS?

QX...PM me your email address. i have some stuff for you. no sim ride...

Lots of opinions here...I throw in mine as both an interview coach and a sponsor for a few guys at FDX.

As a coach--I always say "take the class, and give yourself options..." If hired by a 121 carrier, you will have pay, benefits, and stay current. (important for those military guys getting out after retirement). A couple things can happen along the way too...you might just find out your B plan actually fits your life better than plan A! Or...as we sometimes see with dramatic results....Plan A can blow up due to a host of external reasons. It is ALWAYS good to have a flying job.

Now--as a sponsor--everyone has their own take, but here was mine. I would not recommend a guy I really didn't like and want to see do what was best for HIM and his family. I had a buddy get hired by SWA and FDX. I told him I really couldn't care less where he went (and I didn't). If he "stiffed" me to go to SWA, my CP might think a little less of my recs but I didn't offer the rec for FDX's benefit, I offered it for my buddy. I probably won't recommend more than 4-5 guys during a lifetime there, and hiring waves and CPs come and go. I'm not so concerned about what my boss thinks of my recommendations that I will roach a lifelong friend or squadron mate and guilt them into taking a choice not best for them.

In short--if I don't like you enough to let you "burn" me, then I won't recommend you. Conversely, if I give you my recommendation, it is completely free of any strings or emotional baggage. This is just a job. Its just business. I love my company, and I think if you join us here you are going to be very happy. But it is your choice...and Godspeed.

myoface, how do i PM?