Originally Posted by erjdrivin (Post 1031689)

I started with ExpressJet about 6-7 months ago, but with all the recent news at AA/AE, I've been seriously considering jumping ship to work at Eagle. I have an interview next month and don't anticipate I would have any trouble getting hired.

I realize this move is risky, since the spin off of Eagle could potentially mean less flying and furloughed pilots. However, I suspect that any drastic changes at Eagle are at least 2 years away, and would not result in a 2yr FO being furloughed.

I'm 26, single, and can easily move to wherever I'm based. Eagle's bases are much more appealing to me than XJT's. By leaving XJT, I would be signing up for another year of 1st year pay and giving up over 250 numbers below me. However, I would gain access to better bases, the potential for a much faster upgrade, and an eventual spot at AA.

ASA/XJT's upgrade time is over 5 years right now and Delta is constantly threatening to pull 50 seat RJ flying. Also, I suspect any new equipment will go to Skywest, the golden child.

In considering the above, I'm having a tough time deciding what to do. I obviously won't have a real decision to make until the interview next month, but I want to get my facts straight before that time comes. What do you all think? Would I be crazy to leave XJT or crazy not to? Anyone have a crystal ball I can borrow?

Originally Posted by erjdrivin (Post 1031689)

ASA/XJT's upgrade time is over 5 years right now.

Originally Posted by Fly782 (Post 1031746)

Yes it is my opinion AA is crap but id like for you to name one good reason to fly there. Also the K!ng **** comment is referring to the fact they are a regional trying to make it sound like they are a better place than any other regional, hence the comment. Too slow to figure that out I presume. AE will end up in the same boat as Comair, nothing is pointing to them being a success story.

Also have any of you seen their latest recruitment email?

What flavor is your kool aid? I prefer Grape

Originally Posted by rickt86 (Post 1031771)

I can give one reason, they are the only major left that the guys currently there will have a real pension...as of now at least

Originally Posted by blastoff (Post 1031767)

At the current rate of 32/month, that should put you around 3 years. Probably more like 48 upgrades a month next year, maybe more as age 65 hits. You could very well be looking at closer to 2 yr upgrade. Do the math.

Originally Posted by Fly782 (Post 1031746)

Yes it is my opinion AA is crap but id like for you to name one good reason to fly there. Also the K!ng **** comment is referring to the fact they are a regional trying to make it sound like they are a better place than any other regional, hence the comment. Too slow to figure that out I presume. AE will end up in the same boat as Comair, nothing is pointing to them being a success story.

Also have any of you seen their latest recruitment email?

What flavor is your kool aid? I prefer Grape

Originally Posted by BrewMaster (Post 1031789)

Chill.

I don't know why you have a personal vendetta against AA or AE. If you aren't there or have nothing to do with them, why do you get your blood pressure up over it? If something has happened in the past, get over it.

My original post was a joke because you just came out maiming AA and AE and spouting off a bunch of personal opinions as to why the op shouldn't switch.....

Originally Posted by OCCP (Post 1031785)

Just curious where you getting the 48/month upgrades. Right now we are only upgrading 16-30 per month and that supposedly is running at full steam. Upgrade is now at 5 years 6months and will increase within the next few months. For a new guy like the OP, going to Eagle would be a smart move.