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07-03-2023 | 03:47 PM

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RJSAviator76

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Originally Posted by Smooth at FL450

If he wanted to fly wide bodies, what took him so long to leave?

See two posts above yours

07-03-2023 | 03:58 PM

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Smooth at FL450

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Originally Posted by RJSAviator76

See two posts above yours

Ahh, guess i stopped reading at your post then moved on to dinner plans! Hope it works out for him.

I just got back from upgrade training and am not interested in any more extended training curriculums!

07-04-2023 | 06:51 AM

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I also kinda wanted to get a second opinion on this one from other SWA pilots. I currently have been at SWA for a year now. I’ve had a Delta CJO since NOV. I can’t start yet due to being on military leave. I’m watching things play out. Right now I’m leaning strongly towards Delta. I live in IND, Air Force Reserve gig is in Florida, currently based in MCO with SWA. I have over 35yrs left. If I go to Delta I’m planning on ATL since It’s in between both IND and Florida. Either way it seems like I may have to commute to something until I get a place in Florida, but still I need to be in IND for my family. So at this point just debating quality of life choices.

Anyone care to weigh in on this?

07-04-2023 | 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Fly4FunAA

Depends on what you wanna do. Nobody has a IND base. DL doesn’t have a FL base. Commute for 35+ yrs? I wouldn’t do it but I despise commuting. I’d move to a base but you want to be in IND. Do what’s best for your family….other people’s opinions don’t really matter.

07-04-2023 | 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by flyguy81

does FedEx still have an IND base?

07-04-2023 | 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Fly4FunAA

If you aren't able to move from IND/FL, I'd consider staying at WN. Southwest would probably my first choice if I was committed MCO unless you're willing to go to South FL with AA. This seems like selling low on WN and I imagine they'll start getting things back in order soon enough.

You could also hold out for Fedex IND, but that is more of a gamble nowadays than ever before.

-From someone with no association with WN or DL

07-04-2023 | 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hoover

does FedEx still have an IND base?

They have a sort hub there. Wasn’t sure if it’s a pilot base and they’re not hiring til next May as of now.

07-04-2023 | 08:02 PM

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Is FedEx hiring?

07-04-2023 | 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by at6d

Is FedEx hiring?

Who the h*ll wants to fly on to back side of the clock?! We're not savages..... oh, wait... 75% of my last 4 day ended at 2:30-3:00AM
Never Mind. What's the QOL/Upgrade time at FDX?

07-05-2023 | 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hobbit64

Who the h*ll wants to fly on to back side of the clock?! We're not savages..... oh, wait... 75% of my last 4 day ended at 2:30-3:00AM
Never Mind. What's the QOL/Upgrade time at FDX?

Exactly! I’d gladly fly for purple rather than our regional. Buddy of mine has flown less than 300 block in two years, while I do that in less than four months. 1250 in the last two years to be exact.