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Old 12-02-2007, 04:01 PM
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With airlines starting to hire again, some people may be in the position of actually having a choice of who their employer will be (I've already started seeing the enviable "Should I go with Delta or Continental" posts). With that in mind, my very unscientific (with most information coming directly from this forum) ranking of who the best airlines to work for are:

1. Southwest
2. Continental
3. Delta
4. Jet Blue
5. Northwest
6. United
7. US Airways

I would like to hear what people who have actually worked for these companies think. How would you persuade your best friend to come work for the same airline you fly for and enjoy flying for? How would you dissuade your best friend to stay as far away from the airline you hate working for?

I would enjoy a civilized discussion with the pros/cons of your airline. Pile on my ranking if you disagree with the positions.
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Old 12-02-2007, 04:10 PM
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Based on long term paycheck stability:

1. FedEX
2. UPS
3. vacant
4. vacant
5. vacant
6. vacant
7. vacant
8. vacant
9. vacant
10. ...............................................
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Old 12-02-2007, 04:12 PM
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He's comparing major passenger carriers, seaav8tor.
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When you factor in 4-5 years overseas in CDG or HKG getting only another 2700 a month, plus the associated headaches being an expat, plus being junior for a while when you finally return to the states, I would say FDX is not in the mix unless you are wanting that kind of life. So--stabilty chasers--I'd put UPS first. However, for those who love less circadian disruption, enjoy the legacy airline life, or want to live in a domicle city.....it may no longer be that UPS and FDX are at the top of EVERYONE'S list. Tops for some--but CAL will probably be tops for a guy wanted to upgrade quickly, and DAL for guy who wants travel passes for momma and wants to live in ATL or SLC. It will always be a very realtive discussion....
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Old 12-02-2007, 05:47 PM
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I am a new hire at JBLU and LOVING IT! The leaders of this company are VERY IMPRESSIVE! I know that a lot of people want to work for the Legacy Carriers, but with merger's on the horizon....could be very scary. If that were the case, I have a lot of friends that would be furloughed...NOT GOOD for them. I truly believe in our mgmnt group and like the direction that we are going. Time will tell, but all I can say is Good Luck everyone! We are going to need it! ;P
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Originally Posted by Tomct View Post
I am a new hire at JBLU and LOVING IT! The leaders of this company are VERY IMPRESSIVE! I know that a lot of people want to work for the Legacy Carriers, but with merger's on the horizon....could be very scary. If that were the case, I have a lot of friends that would be furloughed...NOT GOOD for them. I truly believe in our mgmnt group and like the direction that we are going. Time will tell, but all I can say is Good Luck everyone! We are going to need it! ;P
I can't tell whether this guy is sarcastic or not... anyone?
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Old 12-02-2007, 06:25 PM
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I can't tell whether this guy is sarcastic or not... anyone?
thats funny, I thought the guy who started this thread was being sarcastic.
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Old 12-02-2007, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Rodger View Post
With airlines starting to hire again, some people may be in the position of actually having a choice of who their employer will be (I've already started seeing the enviable "Should I go with Delta or Continental" posts). With that in mind, my very unscientific (with most information coming directly from this forum) ranking of who the best airlines to work for are:

1. Southwest
2. Continental
3. Delta
4. Jet Blue
5. Northwest
6. United
7. US Airways

I would like to hear what people who have actually worked for these companies think. How would you persuade your best friend to come work for the same airline you fly for and enjoy flying for? How would you dissuade your best friend to stay as far away from the airline you hate working for?

I would enjoy a civilized discussion with the pros/cons of your airline. Pile on my ranking if you disagree with the positions.
I'm not saying that we don't have our problems, but Jetblue? There are guys leaving there to take the recall back to US Airways. If I were to arrange those carriers it would be.

1. Southwest
2. Continental
3. Delta
4. Northwest
5. United
6. US Airways
7. JetBlue
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I'm not saying that we don't have our problems, but Jetblue? There are guys leaving there to take the recall back to US Airways. If I were to arrange those carriers it would be.

1. Southwest
2. Continental
3. Delta
4. Northwest
5. United
6. US Airways
7. JetBlue
who in a million years pre-9/11 would ever put SWA/CAL top 2, boy have times changed......................
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Old 12-02-2007, 06:59 PM
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"who in a million years pre-9/11 would ever put SWA/CAL top 2, boy have times changed..................."

Very good point to think about. Look how much has changed since 2001. Makes ya thing about what changes are still in store for our feeble industry.
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