Just my 2 cents.... To all you ASA pool pilots, I would not wait. Being in a pool is a great, but passing up a similar job to wait for pool date is probably not the best plan. Unless you Love Atlanta, and that's the reason to come to ASA, then get on a seniority list as soon as you can at a good regional.
John P has an overly pesimistic view of ASA (no offense John, you certainly have a right to your opinion) but I agree more with the ACL guy's description of things. It is true that we have had a revolving door of Managers from Delta who couldn't quite make the big show, and IMHO don't give a crap about the airline or the people.
When I started at ASA in 97 I thought it would be a stepping stone... then after 9/11 and an O.K. life, I thought I would make a go out of staying at the Regional (technically a National Carrier), make my 100,000 and have a good schedule. The events of the last year have me job hunting again.
In conclusion, is ASA a great place to work? No. Has it ever been "great"? No. Is it a hell of a lot better than a lot of jobs out there? Yes.
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