NJA or Frontier

[RS_T9]

I am in the fortunate position of having two offers from NJA and Frontier Airlines. I have been banging my head against the wall trying to decide which job to take.

Any and all opinions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[WNFO]

Frontier is small with only around 50 airplanes. I don't see that place being a player for too much longer in the industry regardless of what some other people might think. Just look at the facts of how the operate their business. Not much room to cut costs any more unless it comes from the pilot's wallets.

 

[Diesel]

where do you live? No commuting with NJA. It's their problem to get you to the plan not yours.

What are your pros and cons for both companies?

 

[F9 Driver]

Who knows?

imp: Having come from EJA I like F9 better.

Better QOL. More pay – even with your new contract. More time at home.

I don’t commute so I won’t speak to that, but if you’ve worked 121 before NJA will be a much DIFFERENT experience for you.

As far as taking one job over another for security sake I’d say to polish up your crystal ball for the answer.

BH could decide to sell off NJA changing the picture completely. F9 could merge, be bought, or go out of business. (So could B6 my new hire kool aid drinking friend – FlyB6, and like the old saying goes “It aint the size of the ship, but its motion in the ocean!)

You pay your money, and you take your chances! If you want a sure thing go back to school for mortuary science. Good luck!
:beer:

 

[CAL EWR B737]

imp: Having come from EJA I like F9 better.

As far as taking one job over another for security sake I’d say to polish up your crystal ball for the answer.

You pay your money, and you take your chances! If you want a sure thing go back to school for mortuary science. Good luck!
:beer:

One of the most succinct statements I have read on this forum to date!

 

[L'il J.Seinfeld]

NJA is a much better run company and is profitable, Frontier is neither. It's a business decision and an easy one. NJA.

 

[FLYLOW22]

imp: Having come from EJA I like F9 better.

Better QOL. More pay – even with your new contract. More time at home.

:beer:

I dunno... I've been waiting IOE and haven't turned a wheel since October. Seems like plenty of time off to me.

Hahaha. No seriously, it's good to have choices. It's all about the pros and cons. Enjoy your choice.

I just think it funny that this thread has popped up now twice since the new contract...

NJA or Brand X??

 

[StaySeated]

I am biased, not as biased as FlyB6, but still biased. Something to consider, if you have an offer from F9 then you will be in ground school asap and with the projected hiring for the rest of this year you will not be sitting reserve very long. Netjets is kind of like perpetual reserve, some people like that "variety", some don't. The most junior line next month has 15 days off and 80 hours of credit. F9 has an above average scheduling section with a very good add/drop/trade system that basically lets line holders build their entire schedule online. We could go out of business tomorrow for all I know, but the leadership team at F9 is very strong and everyone from the ramp to the gate to the crew is on the same page which is very refreshing. Congrats on the offer and good luck whichever direction you choose.

 

[TooLow]

Stay seated - I must correct you because the most junior lines have only 12 days off/75hrs credit. Nonetheless I'm quite happy at F9 having flown for a sister company of EJA.

I'm not going to list all the pros/cons of the 2 companies because that's a personal choice. While I miss the free medical insurance & uniforms and great 401K at exec jet, these are not career-changing issues for me. The hotels at F9 are not as good and we can't accrue points or order fancy catering, but I can adjust my schedule and control my work/social life alot more. That means alot to me.

As for the crystal ball, F9 is a coin toss while Netjets is probably a safer bet. All I know is that the rich keep getting richer and they like their shiny private jets while its a real dogfight in the airline industry. Good luck!

 

[Chuck Yogourt]

Go to Frontier. Great Airline. It will be here and survive. Lots of friends there.