CAL or SWA
 

I have interviews coming up with both and can't decide which to go with...assuming either or both hire me. I'm trying to weigh pay (SWA) with mix of flying (CAL- dom, intl, 75/6, 777, etc).

Let me know what you think. Thanks!

CAL. more options on aircraft to fly!

Get two JOB offers then have this conversation.
Otherwise go with the first job offer.
:)

Ditto what RedEye said. First you need to get a yes from someone. If you only get one company to hire you then bingo your problem is solved. Get multiple hires than we can have this conversation........

Go with SWA, I hear the captains at CAL are hard to deal with. Just a rumor!

Are there a lot of scabs at CAL?

I've wondered how many there are. I've heard 400 to 800, but I don't know. Most are retiring or based in Houston.

I'm not sure if I've flown with any. I have an ALPA scab list, but I don't look them up. What would that do? I have a "gays in the military" approach to it; "don't ask, don't tell!" I'm not asking if they are a scab and I don't want them to tell me they are.

SWA or CAL? Go with the first offer. Personally, I'd choose CAL, if I had to choose one. Can you imagine flying a 737 on multiple legs per day domestically until you're 60 (65)? I've flown the 737 (and will again soon as CA)- it's not the nicest boeing made. Small cockpit, loud, '60's design systems panel (even the NG glass ones). CAL gives you the option of 737, 757, 767, 777, & 787. Short, medium, or long haul. Domestic or International. SWA is 737 short haul domestic. Not fun. SWA is a great company with happy employees, but I'd rather be at a legacy airline.

Neither......

Don't forget SWA does long haul domestic too. Coast to coast transcon.


I was a ramper for 11 years at CAL. It was good under Gordon. Not quite as good under Larry, but not bad. I'd love to go back once I do my time in the RJ.

I jumpseat on them every week and almost every captain I ride with has that distinguishing mark at the end his (or her) employee number. That being said, I'd say about 90% or more of them are really nice guys. It's the 1-2% that make them all look bad.

Honestly, I wouldn't even factor that into any type of decision.

BTW, my vote is SWA.:D