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- How happy are people at the company right now? I'm reading a lot of people are leaving cause of the bonus payouts for new hires, not happy about lines etc. QOL good?
As was mentioned, we have a great pilot group. Most people are pretty cool on any given day. We have a lot less leaving now than before. Since the UAL deal was announced. Most leaving are people leaving for a major or LCC or new hire issues. The QOL here is arguable as good as anywhere, seniority dependent as always, and will fluctuate until the UAL transition is complete
- how long are the upgrade times? I realize this is only a prediction but are they telling the truth saying that upgrades are projected 18-24 months? I read somewhere the upgrades right now are something like 5 years?
Chasing upgrade is always a gamble. Some hit it right and some don't. Keep in mind we have one of the smaller pilot groups so getting to 50% will be mathematically shorter than others. And the trend seems to be getting better. Nobody can read the crystal ball perfectly though. Will a new hire upgrade in 18-24 months? I am a bit skeptical but it could be close. Too many factors involved.
- Someone told me that this whole new contract with United is dependent on them hiring a bunch of pilots, how is that going so far?
Hiring has been going well from what I have seen. All check-airman are booked for IOE for the foreseeable future.
I'm sorry for all the questions, just trying to make the right decision here.
Thank you
Originally Posted by MNpilot16
I have an interview next week with Air Wisconsin, however I am contemplating to cancel it as I already have an offer from another regional. I'm just not sure if I should even attend, but truthfully I have not spoken to a lot of pilots about the company and do not have any friends working there. I have been scouting the threads here to learn more but had some questions.- How happy are people at the company right now? I'm reading a lot of people are leaving cause of the bonus payouts for new hires, not happy about lines etc. QOL good?
As was mentioned, we have a great pilot group. Most people are pretty cool on any given day. We have a lot less leaving now than before. Since the UAL deal was announced. Most leaving are people leaving for a major or LCC or new hire issues. The QOL here is arguable as good as anywhere, seniority dependent as always, and will fluctuate until the UAL transition is complete
- how long are the upgrade times? I realize this is only a prediction but are they telling the truth saying that upgrades are projected 18-24 months? I read somewhere the upgrades right now are something like 5 years?
Chasing upgrade is always a gamble. Some hit it right and some don't. Keep in mind we have one of the smaller pilot groups so getting to 50% will be mathematically shorter than others. And the trend seems to be getting better. Nobody can read the crystal ball perfectly though. Will a new hire upgrade in 18-24 months? I am a bit skeptical but it could be close. Too many factors involved.
- Someone told me that this whole new contract with United is dependent on them hiring a bunch of pilots, how is that going so far?
Hiring has been going well from what I have seen. All check-airman are booked for IOE for the foreseeable future.
I'm sorry for all the questions, just trying to make the right decision here.
Thank you
I would say, come interview and at least take a look. Meet people from the company. What do you have to lose? If you still like your current company it was a small investment to make a more informed decision.