RAH vs. UAL

[Cardinal]

We're parking 3% of our fleet and have newhire classes in the works with no plans to furlough, and basically zero mandatory retirements. If UAL parks 4% of their fleet, I don't see how that would result in massive if any furloughs (see the thread in the Majors section)

Do not pass Go, do not collect $200, proceed with all despatch to your UAL class. It's for the children.

 

[Paul R. Smith]

mid 20's?
Duh...




go to UAL.

 

[Seaknight1]

Climb the ladder now, before the ladder gets pulled up or the bottom drops out.

 

[Ratherbsurfing]

My advice is to take a chance with United. Eventually flying the world vs. flying the East Coast and the Midwest forever or until our contracts are not renewed and then going to United. Significantly more pay over the course of your career. You will also have the opportunity to stay in hotels downtown from time to time, making overnights enjoyable instead of something to endure. The opportunity to learn new aircraft. Seems like an easy decision to me.

 

[airplane wizard]

mid 20's?
Duh...




go to UAL.

$85,000/yr

awesome E170's

high senority



Duh....


stay where you're at

 

[PCL_128]

$85,000/yr

Really not that much money.

awesome E170's

high senority

Yes, at a regional. Not really worth that much when the next round of RFPs comes along.

stay where you're at

He would be crazy to pass up a legacy number while he's still in his 20s. Someone that's approaching 40, yeah, that makes more sense. But in your 20s? Nope, bad idea.

 

[johnsonrod]

How much longer can UAL remain solo? It's gonna merge with somebody or sell itself off in pieces. If it merges, you have no guarantee that you'll survive the process if you are at the bottom. I think it is a dicey move, Maverick. There are better airlines out there than UAL - no doubt. I'd look at the fractionals as well - especially Netjets.

 

[PCL_128]

Worst case is a furlough for a few years. You'd be recalled at the age of 30 with 35 years left at a legacy.

 

[zasca]

It takes a frigging year to get an interview at netjets...

 

[say again]

It takes a frigging year to get an interview at netjets...

And......

 

[BLing]

Go to UAL and get typed in a 737 or A320. If you get furloughed, who cares... Just go conract overseas for a while and make a pile of money until you get recalled. There is a lot going on now and in the future for those types. A furlough can be a temporary blessing to those willing to cross the pond for a while. GO TO UNITED!

 

[Avi8tor2000]

I'm not willing to cross the pond for a while. I don't like this job enough to sacrifice my regular life for it. Money isn't everything.

 

[General Lee]

You are in your twenties and in the top 15% earning 85K a year? Stay at RAH. Most people who get hired at Legacies or places like Southwest or Fedex are in their early 30s. Wait for the next upturn and enjoy your seniority at RAH. You have plenty of time. If you think you will be furloughed, then don't leave RAH.

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[ohplease!]

You are in your twenties and in the top 15% earning 85K a year? Stay at RAH. Most people who get hired at Legacies or places like Southwest or Fedex are in their early 30s. Wait for the next upturn and enjoy your seniority at RAH. You have plenty of time. If you think you will be furloughed, then don't leave RAH.

Bye Bye--General Lee

OH NO!!!!!!!!! I actually agree with you....the end must be near..........run away!!!!!!!!!!

seriously though, what he said.

 

[On Your Six]

I wholeheartedly agree that there are better airlines out there than United. Does United even have a plan besides looking for a merger partner? Do you want to be on the bottom when UAL merges with someone else?

Get more E170 PIC time and wait for something better. Sure, it could be a while in these difficult times, but you are young. Go enjoy your schedule and your QOL now and save some cash.

I also agree that Netjets should be a prime consideration (avoid the messy airline world) - I'd look at it:

http://airlinepilotcentral.com/airlines/fractional/netjets.html

 

[sweptback]

Get more E170 PIC time and wait for something better. Sure, it could be a while in these difficult times, but you are young. Go enjoy your schedule and your QOL now and save some cash.

If he's in the top 15% at RAH I'm sure he has a few thousand hours of PIC time... any more and the next interview he goes to will ask him why he stayed there so long!

I say get out. Hopefully you've been using your time wisely and saving up for the first few years at UAL.

 

[SennaP1]

I'd get out (of RAH)

 

[WSurf]

OH NO!!!!!!!!! I actually agree with you....the end must be near..........run away!!!!!!!!!!

seriously though, what he said.

Jeez, I also agree with GL. However if your about to get married and have a family you should make the jump to UAL. Could make life easier down the road.

 

[Avi8tor2000]

Decision made for me. UAL class cancelled. Told I will remain in pool for 1 year.

 

[johnsonrod]

Decision made for me. UAL class cancelled. Told I will remain in pool for 1 year.

Sorry to hear that. Good thing you didn't leave for UAL earlier without the ability to return to RAH if needed. Enjoy your seniority, apply to the other majors and relax............