ASA, CHQ or AWAC, career places or no?
03-11-2006, 09:04 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by fosters
Why would they want to do that? America West is the one losing its name...US Airways will continue to operate. Cactus should lose its call sign sometime in 2007.
03-12-2006, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
Those who are familiar with the corporate culture, attitude, and outlook of the old airways crowd will know what I mean. Those guys combined the best of Northern Hospitality and Southern Efficiency. It's not about the callsign, it's about the attitude, starting with management. Fortunately the management is largely cactus.
. Yes I agree, the "old" US Air was destined to go out of business. I have non-rev'ed on AWA quite a bit and if there was any company that had a chance at saving US Air, it would be them. DP and company will do a great job.
03-12-2006, 03:30 PM
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Why stay at regionals?
I might be opening up something that is going to upset some people here, but why in the world would you want to stay at a regional? The ONLY reason you should consider staying at a regional is if you are truly content, have a side job with potential, or for family reasons. Other than that, do you really want the regional lifestyle and work rules that some regional people have? Take Mesa for example. 8 days off a month if you are reserve! What is that?
Move on from that level and go to something bigger. I'm not saying that bigger is better. What I'm saying is NEVER be afraid to challenge yourself or your mind. I've flown in the past with guys at a regional that were there for over 15 years! Now, they are stuck with some pay cuts making $70K a year, whereas if you go to a major, within two years you'll be making that with the potential to make $180K.
It just makes sense to me. Never settle, always strive to go to that next level unless you are truly content with your lifestyle and income. Just some thoughts. It's not the gospel, so take it for what it's worth.
Move on from that level and go to something bigger. I'm not saying that bigger is better. What I'm saying is NEVER be afraid to challenge yourself or your mind. I've flown in the past with guys at a regional that were there for over 15 years! Now, they are stuck with some pay cuts making $70K a year, whereas if you go to a major, within two years you'll be making that with the potential to make $180K.
It just makes sense to me. Never settle, always strive to go to that next level unless you are truly content with your lifestyle and income. Just some thoughts. It's not the gospel, so take it for what it's worth.
03-14-2006, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Free Flyer
I might be opening up something that is going to upset some people here, but why in the world would you want to stay at a regional? The ONLY reason you should consider staying at a regional is if you are truly content, have a side job with potential, or for family reasons. Other than that, do you really want the regional lifestyle and work rules that some regional people have? Take Mesa for example. 8 days off a month if you are reserve! What is that?
Move on from that level and go to something bigger. I'm not saying that bigger is better. What I'm saying is NEVER be afraid to challenge yourself or your mind. I've flown in the past with guys at a regional that were there for over 15 years! Now, they are stuck with some pay cuts making $70K a year, whereas if you go to a major, within two years you'll be making that with the potential to make $180K.
It just makes sense to me. Never settle, always strive to go to that next level unless you are truly content with your lifestyle and income. Just some thoughts. It's not the gospel, so take it for what it's worth.
Move on from that level and go to something bigger. I'm not saying that bigger is better. What I'm saying is NEVER be afraid to challenge yourself or your mind. I've flown in the past with guys at a regional that were there for over 15 years! Now, they are stuck with some pay cuts making $70K a year, whereas if you go to a major, within two years you'll be making that with the potential to make $180K.
It just makes sense to me. Never settle, always strive to go to that next level unless you are truly content with your lifestyle and income. Just some thoughts. It's not the gospel, so take it for what it's worth.
You don't want to stuck somewhere in the middle with no plan.
03-15-2006, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by supercell86
In some Cases for AE pilots making a career at AE might have to happen, considering the upgrade time is close to ten years!
03-16-2006, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
I agree, but...when you decide to make the effort to get into this industry, you need to realize that some (or many) will not make it to the majors. This can be due to flying skills, people skills, education (lack thereof), industry timing and circumstances, medical, dui, etc. Before you enter the regional world it's a good idea to decide either a) I'm willing to stay at this regional for life if necessary, or b) I will give it my best shot, but if I don't get a major airline job...
You don't want to stuck somewhere in the middle with no plan.
You don't want to stuck somewhere in the middle with no plan.
I totally agree
. I couldn't have said it better myself.
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