Problem - JetBlue VS. AirTran

[DCitrus9]

Catfish, did you make the decision yet? We would love to have you at AirTran, but we would hate to have you second guess yourself or leave us at a later date.
With your fellow pilots in mind, realize we are two weeks out from class. JB or AirTran will need to call up one more to fill your slot, and I'm sure that lucky someone would like to give proper notice to their employer.
Good luck on whatever your choice may be.

 

[FLB717]

I agree with everone here, make the choice that's good for you. As far as JBLU crews being better than ours, I doubt it. You will always have 2% what ever you do. Just be kind enough to drop the note of decline soon enough that someone else can take your place in class if you dont show. Beside I want a FO in the Sim with me, and not another wanabe Capt to get in the way.

 

[CatfishVT9]

DCitrus9,

You and I actually think alike here. One of the reasons I was looking for more info is that I feel I owe both companies a quick response. I'm not the type to call the day prior and say "sorry....".

Also, I won't second guess myself after making the call. I'll be 110% onboard and won't leave at a later date. Either one is a win situation.

Catfish

 

[islandhoper]

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Good luck during your decision. Keep a clear head and do the list of pros and cons. Seems like the scientific way of doing this.

Don't mind us holding our breath here...



Two great companies indeed. At the end the benefits are about the same, so is the equipment, the upgrade time the "possible bases" and the agressive growth.
The true difference lies in the corporate culture. What group more closely reflects you? I hope THAT is your answer.

M.

 

[717pilot]

Been at AirTran over 3 years...LOVE IT!! Upgrade class should be August 9th. 15 more years to fly..gonna make the most!! Folks getting class dates...ENJOY and have fun..youll love it here...........

 

[CatfishVT9]

Problem solved!

Just like the finale of the Bachelor last night, I have had the dilemma of trying to decide between two superb companies to work for.

Both have great futures and business models, and they have great people working for them. In the end I can't go wrong with my decision.

When I take everything into account, one seems to fit me just a little bit better for location, QOL and family considerations. So with that, I guess I have to say:
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AirTran, will you accept this pilot????

Looking forward to buying you fellas a round!

Catfish

 

[XGmaninGA]

Catfish,

Let me be one of the first to welcome you aboard! I believe you will enjoy yourself here.

Don't forget, June 3rd at Malones. We will shake hands, eat some wings, and swap tall tales.

 

[On Your Six]

Great choice (although both would work). I have heard great things about AirTran and you'll love either the 737-700 or the 717.

Do you know whether you will fly the 737 or the 717 to start?


Great job.

 

[IAHERJ]

Welcome to the family. We'll see you around ATL in a few weeks!

IAHERJ

 

[CatfishVT9]

I'm really looking forward to it, especially after 5 months out of the cockpit. This honey do list thing is getting old......

As far as aircraft, I think I'd take the 737 if offered. To be around #30 on the FO seniority list would probably be pretty awesome once the program gets going well. I'm sure there will be some growing pains, but it should be fun too.

Catfish

 

[717pilot]

Mr. Catfish..."WELCOME ABOARD!!!"

 

[Music]

Catfish,

Welcome! I know that it must have been a hard decision.

I'm upgrading on 737 and my upgrade class is paired with the June 3rd new-hire class.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Music

 

[FLB717]

catfish,

Well you had a wonderful problem to solve. I think you made the right chioce for the items you listed. Welcome to the disfunctional but happy family of AirTran. If you get paired with Music all I can say is I hope he doesn't hold you back. Just kidding, you would like him very much and he is much smarter and better than I. Good luck and see you during InDoc.

 

[On Your Six]

Just curious. For a newhire at AirTran, would it be more advantageous from a schedule/QOL standpoint to bid the 717 or the 737? Clearly it would be great to be a part of a new fleet, but the 717 obviously serves a lot more destinations as the 737 ramps up.

Any thoughts?

 

[islandhoper]

Congrats Catfish!!!

What an exiting couple of days you gave us all!
Can't wait to see you and the others in class.

Congratulations on an excellent choice!!!


Islandhoper.

 

[717pilot]

6........Depends on what you want. If you like long haul flights 4-5 hours...bid the 737. Like short haul flights..bid the 717. Should be 2 new 737s next month and one a month after that. So it might take a while to get line on the 737. For June he 737 had almost 400 total lines. But as a newhire its a great position to be in. By the way Im in the 717 and am loving it! Great airplane!! Whatever a newhire chooses..hes at a great company and will love it here...

 

[717pilot]

Actually almost 400 total lines on the 717......

 

[jetblue320]

Bridges

Now here's a question; are you going to call Dean M. and tell him of your decision? If you don't, JB will continue to do your background check, wasting money and resources. I was just curious, no buckshot.

C ya

 

[chazman]

Not to mention I am sure there is a very excited and hopeful someone that might be able to get into the June 2 class at JB.

There are a lot of logistics to work out before a JB class date and it would be helpful to have as much time as possible.

Chaz

 

[CatfishVT9]

Believe it or not, I did call JetBlue and talked to Bernice even before I made the post. It's the right thing to do and I hope someone else can jump into that spot.

I told her that my decision in no way reflects badly on JetBlue. I think you guys have a phenomenal company, but for my situation, AirTran is a slightly better choice.

Catfish