There are other jobs out there

[guitarflyer]

Generalisimo......

Definitely not a liar (eyes give me away every time),
and mostly just act like an idiot (according to the girlfriend),

but you're right.....I am too old for a shot at the majors.
Even though I upgraded relatively quickly, I still only have 20 years left to enjoy my 4th career.
So rather than go back to the bottom of a seniority list at an airline with a questionable future, I'll enjoy a great quality of life at the one I'm at where the future's so bright...I have to where shades.

And yes, I meant jumpseating agreements for the cabin.
Only mainline Delta, United, other Express & other Connection drivers can ride in our actuals.

 

[generaltso]

Generalisimo......
So rather than go back to the bottom of a seniority list at an airline with a questionable future

Your right, Southwest has a questionable future. And for that matter, so do AirTran and JetBlue.

If you've got 20 years left it's not too late.

 

[tinman]

Anyone who says they don't want to go to a major/national is either a liar or an idiot.

I disagree! I've spent a lot of time and money working my way up the ranks, being a CFI and flying small corp. jobs, and I have no urge at all to fly 121. It's great for people who want to do that, but I don't. My next big step is cargo, and I personally think it's the best way to learn the system (from what ex-dogs tell me). I am now working on my A&P, so hopefully some day I can incorporate that into my future job. Fix and fly, that's my gig.
Now some people do think I'm an idiot, in the same way that bald people think that because I shave a full head of hair to be bald, that I am an idiot. I say that because I live in Skywest's backyard, and having been here almost my whole life, I've made quite a few contacts. That's what it's all about in this business, contacts. And maybe they wouldn't help me, but that's o.k., I'll just go skydiving!

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

I currently fly 135/121. It is a decent job.

I am looking at a corporate job, a fractional, airlines, or staying 121 on-demand. They are all different, and they can all be good.

You shouldn't limit yourself to just a 121 air carrier, or corporate, or whatever. Look at all the possibilities and work towards a job you will want to stay at.

Also, get your 4 year degree! A lot of guys feel "stuck" at my airline because they missed jobs they really wanted for lack of a degree.

Cliff
GRB