Originally Posted by nwlapilot

Hello all. I have a Skype interview set up with Silver for the "Emerging Aviators" program. If hired, they are willing to contribute up to $10k toward instructor ratings at a school they partner with. Is this even worth it, or should I just suck it up and fund CFI, CFII, and MEI myself and go to a WO? So far, the recruiter has been very friendly but things seem to be a bit disorganized. After submitting my resume a few weeks ago directly to the recruiter, said recruiter told me they would call me back in the next couple of days. Didn't happen. Two weeks later I got the call back and did a phone interview and am set up for a Skype interview next week. I was told I would receive an email with some paperwork to fill out and a link to a pre-interview test that day or the next. Well its been a week and I still don't have anything of the sort. I'm very grateful for the opportunity either way. My end goal is a Legacy, and I'm very well aware of the "flow" and "DGI" programs at the WO regionals. If I am hired and if I accept, I would most likely be commuting from DFW to wherever I am assigned out of training. I know QOL is supposed to be great if you live in Florida, but I have no intentions of moving to Florida (my wife is a teacher/teacher pay in Florida SUCKS.) I'll have about a year of instructing to do before I have the ATP mins and go to training. Thoughts?

Originally Posted by in2deep

I was thinking of making a lateral move to Silver from one of the AA WO’s. Considering I live in Florida, not having to commute is a big green light. The only thing holding me back is pay. I understand I should be able to upgrade quick, but is there any talk of a pay increase coming up?

Also, if anyone has made a similar lateral move, please share your experience.

Originally Posted by nwlapilot

Hello all. I have a Skype interview set up with Silver for the "Emerging Aviators" program. If hired, they are willing to contribute up to $10k toward instructor ratings at a school they partner with. Is this even worth it, or should I just suck it up and fund CFI, CFII, and MEI myself and go to a WO? So far, the recruiter has been very friendly but things seem to be a bit disorganized. After submitting my resume a few weeks ago directly to the recruiter, said recruiter told me they would call me back in the next couple of days. Didn't happen. Two weeks later I got the call back and did a phone interview and am set up for a Skype interview next week. I was told I would receive an email with some paperwork to fill out and a link to a pre-interview test that day or the next. Well its been a week and I still don't have anything of the sort. I'm very grateful for the opportunity either way. My end goal is a Legacy, and I'm very well aware of the "flow" and "DGI" programs at the WO regionals. If I am hired and if I accept, I would most likely be commuting from DFW to wherever I am assigned out of training. I know QOL is supposed to be great if you live in Florida, but I have no intentions of moving to Florida (my wife is a teacher/teacher pay in Florida SUCKS.) I'll have about a year of instructing to do before I have the ATP mins and go to training. Thoughts?

Originally Posted by Fordmun

Is Silver planning on hiring street captains into the ATR?

Originally Posted by SkyFive

Has hiring been put on hold during labor negotiations? The reason I ask is because I have applied and received a call from Rominy but she hasn't gotten back to me after calling and texting her.

Originally Posted by Russdfly

Does Silver have jumpseat privileges with other airlines and if so, which ones? I understand commuting isn’t good, but for the short term, just wondering about the options. Thanks.

Originally Posted by navigatro

Did you see the video of the pilot on his way to work, forced to share a seat with the F/A?