I am guessing you havent been in the airline biz long or at all. If you turn 'em down once that might be the only chance you have. And remember its all about the three S's anyway. Senority, Sex, and Salary.

So what is it about all this sex I hear? Are there regular orgies involving the flight crew or something??? :eek: :p

Uh, you mean him????

I told him if he really wanted to get married, I would put off the class date.

His prompt response was "******* that! You need to get off probation and first year pay asap" Smart man.

That's not the point......seniority is everything.

She is the he in this case...I believe Freightpuppy is a lady. Explains a lot! A man would feel the wrath all the way to his grave for a stunt like that!

Cause chances are they are looking for pilots for a class starting shortly. Next month there wont be a class so there wont be a need for you.

Oh and seniority really is everything.

There wont be a class where, Colgan? or was that a rhetorical statement

I think that was a rhetorical question (if that's the proper phrase).

I think the point was, try to get hired ASAP at a company. Don't put off the class. You get off probation earlier, you have more seniority, etc.

I did it at my company. When they called to offer me a class, I turned down TWO!!! One was to give my previous employer two weeks. The other was to go on vacation in HNL which was planned for a while with my then girlfriend (now wife). Why not ? They were hiring like crazy, and upgrades were fast because all thge majors (legecies, whatever) where hiring!
Came back and nipped my butt. Seven months after class start 9-11. Everyone that was hired in 2001 was furloughed (me). If I took one of the previous classes I would have snuck by. Back now, but in right seat, and those who were in the classes ahead, are LEFT seat!
So get in when you can!
Also, give two weeks when you can. Once I was furloughed, my previous company (Colgan) found out, and offered me my job back if I wanted because I didn't "screw" them like some others who left. I was only furloughed for a bit, so declined politely.

See, most guys are pretty rational about matrimonial stuff...

But I wouldn't have wanted to have had to confront my wife with that sort of dilema... :eek:

Not my man! I agree many women are a little ridiculous when it comes to weddings.

rickair,
I would be rational too but I understand the industry and how it works. Heck, even my mom agreed because she knows what it's like. Unfortunately it's sometimes hard for a person outside to understand how truly seniority is everything and can impact your entire life.