Are AirTran guys happy?
04-25-2010 | 06:14 PM
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From: FDX B757 FO
Does anybody know what the qualifications were of the recent group of people to get interviews? Hours? 737 typed? PIC? etc...
I'm curious because I just put in my app. I'm a poor regional FO, slowly drifting toward furlough in 2011. Although I do have AirTran's mins, with all the guys on the street I'm probably far from competitive. But, if I'm going to be furloughed next year anyway, I figured even though it's a long shot, it's still a shot.
I'm curious because I just put in my app. I'm a poor regional FO, slowly drifting toward furlough in 2011. Although I do have AirTran's mins, with all the guys on the street I'm probably far from competitive. But, if I'm going to be furloughed next year anyway, I figured even though it's a long shot, it's still a shot.
05-02-2010 | 10:30 PM
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I'm retired military (best decision I ever made was to stay in until retirement). Don't get out thinking the grass is greener on the other side. Some quick pros/cons on AirTran from my point of view.
Cons:
- Hostile work environment (very hard to adjust to after excellent leadership in military).
- Very poor/inefficient management (if we get a competative contract we will no longer be able to compete against Southwest and JetBlue).
- Inability to weather another economic shock (we were hours from bankruptcy when oil went to $140/barrel). A new contract combined with another economic shock will cause the Tranz to fold like a circus tent (we are not to big to fail like Detla/United/American).
Pros:
- Better place to keep currency than the regionals (they treat you poorly here, but at least you're paid better than starting regional pay).
- Good company contribution into plan B fund (but only vested after 3 years).
- Very good training department, but that may change when AQP is forced on us by FAA.
Once again, if you already have a good gig don't leave it for AirTran.
Cons:
- Hostile work environment (very hard to adjust to after excellent leadership in military).
- Very poor/inefficient management (if we get a competative contract we will no longer be able to compete against Southwest and JetBlue).
- Inability to weather another economic shock (we were hours from bankruptcy when oil went to $140/barrel). A new contract combined with another economic shock will cause the Tranz to fold like a circus tent (we are not to big to fail like Detla/United/American).
Pros:
- Better place to keep currency than the regionals (they treat you poorly here, but at least you're paid better than starting regional pay).
- Good company contribution into plan B fund (but only vested after 3 years).
- Very good training department, but that may change when AQP is forced on us by FAA.
Once again, if you already have a good gig don't leave it for AirTran.
05-03-2010 | 12:01 AM
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From: A319 320 321 LEFT GOOOOOD
Isn't all airlines that way? anyhow how long will the training last?
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