Airline Pilot Central Forums - Jetblue vs Spirit

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Originally Posted by RyanP (Post 1917514)

Can someone tell me about the base size in FLL for both Spirit and Jetblue? I am really looking to just move back to south FL soon, and looking for a base that will be around there for the long term. This last decade of commuting has made it clear that I never want to deal with that nightmare again.

Seems like my only real options are Spirit/Jetblue (FLL), and AA (MIA) for what I really want. AA flow through keeps getting further and further away with continued delays.. 2.5 - 4 years away (if ever). I hate AAG and their hostile towards employee management style anyway. Not sure I could take another 30 years of that BS even though the money/retirement would be better.

Is FLL still Spirit's largest base? How does it look for growth, and long term viability?

thanks!

The most junior CA in FLL (B6) was hired 1/2007 on the July bid package. 145 CAs 161 FOs. Our most junior CA system-wide was awarded A320 out of JFK and had a hire date of 10/2012. I've been at B6 for a year and a half now, and I love it. QOL is great, pay is decent. Culture is awesome here, but we're all pilots so there's always the complainers and pessimists. But the vast majority are good people and a pleasure to fly with.