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04-25-2013 | 03:25 PM

TallFlyer

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AWAC vs. TSA

If one had a choice (and I have my stuff in at both) which one would you choose?

What I know:

TSA: Good short term growth potential with new aircraft coming. Possible quick upgrade if you have the time (I've got 3200 total, 850 multi).

AWAC: Good contract, rigs, pay rates. Seems a bit more stable. CPA expires 2015 but it seems guys trust their management to figure something out.

All thoughts are appreciated.

04-25-2013 | 03:46 PM

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AWAC vs. TSA

It's a regional, go to the one with first class available.

04-25-2013 | 03:54 PM

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Where do you live or want to live?

04-25-2013 | 03:59 PM

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I'm glad you said "possible" quick upgrade for TSA. I wouldn't bank on that, though I guess it COULD happen. When I was there, everyone was saying it was a for sure a 2 years at most to upgrade. I rode the bottom of the list for a year, sat reserve the whole time, got furloughed, and shortly thereafter resigned. That furlough was one of the best things that could have happened (unbeknownst at the time). Excellent guys and gals to work with though. Can't say the same about mgmt.

04-25-2013 | 04:13 PM

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AWAC vs. TSA

Well at the very least it should be a quick ride up the FO list. Emphasis on "should."

As far as domicile, IAD or DCA would be awesome hence my interest in those two carriers.

04-25-2013 | 04:20 PM

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04-25-2013 | 04:21 PM

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Well at the very least it should be a quick ride up the FO list. Emphasis on "should."

As far as domicile, IAD or DCA would be awesome hence my interest in those two carriers.

Cost of living is very high here. You have family in the area?

04-25-2013 | 04:24 PM

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Not working for Hulas.

04-25-2013 | 04:32 PM

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Cost of living is very high here. You have family in the area?

I've got extended family in central VA but not DC. I've been poking around on CL to get a good idea of rentals in the area. Pretty sure I can swing 1st year pay there.

04-25-2013 | 04:43 PM

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Both have all 50 seat fleets. Not a good position to be in today. Get on wherever you can, get your turbine/glass time, and be ready to bail asap. Keep the logbook and the resume updated.