CAL vs. CPS/NWA dilemma

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08-31-2007, 08:28 PM

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To answer your question:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MaKHxsGZ-A

And a Question for you:
What is going to be the break down of aircraft between MSP, DTW, and MEM? And, how many pilots on the list as of now will take MSP in your opinion?

Thanks!

09-01-2007, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rook

Life, did you have some internal recs to get your interview at CAL, or did you get called due to airlineapps? Thanks and good luck to you.

I had three internal recs, and there is no other option besides airlineapps that I'm aware of. I also attended AirInc. in ATL where I was told 'I don't know why we haven't called you yet, but we will by the end of summer.' I guess he held true to his word. I was shocked.

09-01-2007, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Stratton

I'm assuming you don't live in one of NWA's bases to leave after 11 years...

Flow throughs are dangerous just ask all the expressjet guys that had to interview to get hired or the ones that were just told to **** off. the bad thing is that the flow through may work out, but there are no guarantee's

life if you went to compass so that you don't have to commute and decide to go to CAL you'll have 38 years worth of commuting. unless you move to base that's a huge amount of time away from home.

I place little value on the flowthrough, so you have a valid point. It's hard to wade through all the M&A rumors that consistently fly around property too. I actually live in IAD, but grew up near SEA, so either way commuting is in store for me with either one of those carriers. SEA is a VERY senior NWA base. Thanks for your input.

09-01-2007, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Slice

That's a two way street...that's closed these days. Take care of yourself first. It's business, just like when furlough time rolls around. You quickly become a number on a balance sheet.

You both are correct. And I actually have recently paid off a training bond on a Gulfstreeam type rating, only to avoid burning a corporate bridge. That being said, no amount of money would keep me from pursuing a better opportunity. I have been furloughed before, and certainly felt disposable.

09-01-2007, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by atpcliff

Hi!

Can you go to the interview, get hired at CAL, and then delay your class date long enough to get the 1000 PIC at Compass? That would be a good choice.

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I'm going to attempt that. However, then one must consider the value of a couple hundred extra hours over 100? numbers on the list. There just may be no right answer. Let's hope I get the job offer first!

09-01-2007, 05:47 AM

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Here's what I've been told, but I'm sure you know by now everything comes with a disclaimer and is subject to change. 36 Firm orders. Plans are for the first 20 a/c to be in MSP followed by 8 a/c ea. in DTW and MEM. I've been told the additional bases won't be opened until sometime later next year, as deliveries roll in. They're actually slightly behind schedule. Because so many of the pilots on the seniority list actually live in MSP, I would imagine it would stay senior. Despite being senior, I'll bid DTW just for the shorter commute from IAD. If you have any other questions let me know. I've been VERY impressed with the caliber of the staff at CPS so far, and they've even avoided hiring too many tools to drive the planes.