Dispatching...where to go from here?

[bgaviator]

.........goals

My goal in short is to work for a major airline and be "stable." Whatever that is, right?
I'm tired of moving from place to place, and I'd really like to be making enough money to "settle down" somewhere so my wife and I can start our family.

 

[abxdx]

Have you thought about a 121 CARGO carrier. The pay at these airlines is usually slightly better than regionals and you can get heavyjet experience...

You might want to look at places like ATI, Kallita, Centurion,Polar, World, Gemini,Evergreen etc..... Some of these carriers might overlook no 121 exp. if you WOW them in the interview, and some will take anybody with a pulse. I won't lie to you, they are not places you want to stay long term, but a good stepping stone.

A cargo job could lead to UPS or FEDEX. Personally I would rather work cargo it is more stable.

They are also a good way to get International experience, wich always looks good on a resume....

 

[abxdx]

If you want stable, I would not work for a Major!!!!

 

[bgaviator]

.....cargo

Yes, I have thought about it.
Usually though these cargo companies are located in either places I really have no desire to live, or the cost of living is extremely high for what they pay is. I think Gemini is in Dulles, and I can't afford to live there.

 

[propsarebest]

Where do you want to live??

 

[abxdx]

There are alot of small cargo carriers in MIA. I believe ATI is in MCI. And Evergreen is in Oregon, a small town, Kallita is in Yipsilanti MI.... Polar and Atlas are New York and you are right Gemini is in Dulles, but I believe World is in a suburb of ATL. You don't have to live 5 minutes from work, I have commuted at least an hour for most of my 13 yr career in the airlines....

 

[abxdx]

Are you at EJA?

 

[abxdx]

Just took a quick look!


Evergreen, in Mcminnville Oregon.
World Airways
Kallita Air
Miami Air
Ryan Air in RFD IL

These places are all hiring crew sked... Kallita is hiring a flight follower. It is a way in, if you can hack it you can probably get into DX.. Or just keep an eye out, all these companies periodically hire dispatchers...

 

[bgaviator]

......

well I'd ultimately like to live in places where my wife will be able to find teaching work fairly easily.....so Texas, and Florida would be perfect for us since their populations are exploding and they are in desperate need of teachers. I tried applying for Airtan and was sent an email saying after consideration that I was not going to be selected as a candidate...probably because of my low experience. I have put in for ExpressJet and American Eagle, but no word from them yet.

 

[homerjdispatch]

well I'd ultimately like to live in places where my wife will be able to find teaching work fairly easily.....so Texas, and Florida would be perfect for us since their populations are exploding and they are in desperate need of teachers. I tried applying for Airtan and was sent an email saying after consideration that I was not going to be selected as a candidate...probably because of my low experience. I have put in for ExpressJet and American Eagle, but no word from them yet.

Thats the ticket!!! Make the old lady bring in the money....Nothing beats being a stay at home dad...except maybe a stay at home dad without any kids!!!!

 

[WarnerNo13]

Where do you want to live??

He wants to live at your house with you and your useless dog.

 

[homerjdispatch]

He wants to live at your house with you and your useless dog.

Nobody deserves that fate!

 

[propsarebest]

awww, come on, my dog is a good one, at least she isn't a RAMS or a LAKERS fan, bugleboy.

 

[WarnerNo13]

awww, come on, my dog is a good one, at least she isn't a RAMS or a LAKERS fan, bugleboy.

I think your dog's a lesbian right? Not that there's anything wrong with that...I heard that she's a Journey fan though. I got your bugle right here pal.

 

[bgaviator]

.....

everyone, everyone! This is all about me getting to make more money, so let's stay focussed and not talk about lesbian dogs. ;-)

 

[abxdx]

If you want stable and you want to make decent money cargo is the way to go. There are a million people out there trying to get on with the big pax carriers, let me tell you, they are not they are all cracked up to be. The glory days of you making gobs of money and being able to stay at the same legacy carrier for 30 yrs are over. Look at Delta, they might even be around in a year. I am still not convinced United will make it.... UPS, FEDEX, DHL will always be there, people will always need to send packages, especially with the popularity of internet shopping these days....

 

[XPOO]

Well, as long as your wife can also teach in languages other than English, such as Spanish, there should always be a job for her in Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona or California.

If you want nice warm weather, no state taxes, a huge, booming, clean-air city, great wages for teachers, a dispatcher job making considerably less than you most likely already are, and look forward to driving on 8-lane freeways to work everyday, try looking into Allegiant in Las Vegas.

I'm done dispensing knowledge, this thread is now dead to me.

 

[bgaviator]

...allegient

Yes, I thought about Allegient...I have read about the pay though.....$32,000 to live in Vegas? I don't even think that is feasible, is it?

 

[XPOO]

Well, consider that $32K to be more like $36k in any state that actually has a state income tax. If that helps.

 

[NSW]

All this discussion supposes that bgaviator, as a new dispatcher with no 121 experience, is going to be able to be picky about where he goes.

Seriously, my first dispatch job, a small 121 carrier, started around $9/hr in 2000 in a very expensive city. Somehow, I managed to live in comfort. (The fact that you have a wife who will make a steady income makes cost of living a nonfactor if you're entry level imho - it did for me). You make it work for a couple of years, then if it's time to get the he11 out, you've got a couple of years experience and you can start to cross off your list all the cities in America you "can't" live in.

Assuming there's somewhere you "can," make that your target for 2-3 years down the line.