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Old 11-07-2012 | 06:48 AM
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Hi all... so myself and a few other very junior 9E'ers are in the same boat, we are swimming laps in the pool at CP and have job offers with class dates from OO. Question is do we jump to OO now and flee 9E or wait until the flow and attrition kicks into full force at CP? We for the most part have our minds made up just curious to see what you all think...
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Old 11-07-2012 | 06:55 AM
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There isn't a training contract at Skywest so you could leave when Compass calls
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Old 11-07-2012 | 06:57 AM
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Old 11-07-2012 | 07:02 AM
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Take the sure thing.. No training contract at OO. Then go to CP if needs be, or things are going to be better at CP for you... If you want MSP at OO you will get it...
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Old 11-07-2012 | 07:07 AM
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What horrible advice! You guys are suggesting a lateral move from Pinnacle to SkyWest and then to Compass?

Nobody can make this decision for you and it doesn't matter what we think! You need to ask yourself what is important to you when chosing those carriers (Contract, bases, work rules) etc. Just the though of starting over at 1st yr pay again... Ugh!
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Old 11-07-2012 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Spoilers
What horrible advice! You guys are suggesting a lateral move from Pinnacle to SkyWest and then to Compass?

Nobody can make this decision for you and it doesn't matter what we think! You need to ask yourself what is important to you when chosing those carriers (Contract, bases, work rules) etc. Just the though of starting over at 1st yr pay again... Ugh!
Well normally I would agree with you, but they did say that they are very junior so I would assume first or second year. Indeed, a lateral move is not great for pay but if your QOL could increase, it would be worth it in my opinion (Such as much to another carrier where you could be home based).


However, I agree I would not want to make that move more than once. To move to Skywest THEN compass seems like spending an awful long time at the bottom. It probably makes sense just to swim around the pool for a bit and hold steady unless you are so repulsed by your current carrier that you cannot continue.

Although, I do know some people who are "Type rating *****s" that just go from place to place to get free type ratings. If thats your thing, have at it.
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Old 11-07-2012 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by whataclub
Hi all... so myself and a few other very junior 9E'ers are in the same boat, we are swimming laps in the pool at CP and have job offers with class dates from OO. Question is do we jump to OO now and flee 9E or wait until the flow and attrition kicks into full force at CP? We for the most part have our minds made up just curious to see what you all think...
Why would you ever leave Pinnacle??????
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Old 11-07-2012 | 11:09 AM
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I would go to Skywest and see what the current situation looks like once Compass calls. What else can you do? Wait until 9E finally sinks and then not have a job? Then you would be unemployed just waiting/hoping for Compass to call.
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Old 11-07-2012 | 12:16 PM
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I'd imagine if guys from 9E use SkyWest as a placeholder til Compass finally calls them they'll be effectively burning the bridge for other 9E'ers down the line who may need a job in the future. But at least they got theirs.

Just a thought...
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Old 11-07-2012 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by atrdriver
I'd imagine if guys from 9E use SkyWest as a placeholder til Compass finally calls them they'll be effectively burning the bridge for other 9E'ers down the line who may need a job in the future. But at least they got theirs.

Just a thought...
I see nothing ethically or morally wrong with going to Skywest and then deciding at a later date that Compass is a better fit. I don't think any Regional will be in a position to be picky in the near future, even Skywest will have to take whoever they can get regardless of who they think will stay and won't stay.
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