humuakalaka
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tico said:Hey Ty, What do you suppose the chances of a Alaska guy with 6 years in getting hired with you guys.......I have a 2 year degree from ERAU and 8300 total time with a couple thousand turbine PIC......have no faith in the currrent clowns running the place..........
Six years at Alaska? Go to AirTran? I'd say unless you are extremely attached to the Pacific Northwest, it might actually be a good idea. Six years at Alaska barely gets an FO off of reserve (only mild sarcarsm there). Six years at AirTran gets you three years as a Captain. How long until you upgrade at Alaska? How much growth at Alaska vs AirTran? AirTran will far outgrow Alaska.
From what I hear, things are not going well at Alaska. Alaska lost money last year. AirTran didn't. Labor relations at Alaska makes AirTran look like a love-fest. I could go on, but I think you're much better off at AirTran unless you're committed to living on the West coast in which case I'd stay at Alaska.