What would you do?

[Ky.BrownBourbn]

Do you work for one of the premier companies like NAA or a fly by nighter?
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NAA is a premier charter company , not bashing but what are the qualifications to become a "premier charter Company"?
KBB

 

[Lake Alice]

There's a huge future in charter, just not for pilots. The problem is, there are almost zero entry requirements to start up a shop. Add pilots willing to fly for almost nothing and the result is thousands of charter companies out there all trying to undercut each other.

You're right miles there will always be a future for charter just not for the employees. Charter company's come and go for the very reasons you mentioned that is why I say it is not a career job. It's stop gap employment at best. Most pilots making a career of charter are for very specific reasons.

 

[Fubijaakr]

NAA is a premier charter company , not bashing but what are the qualifications to become a "premier charter Company"?
KBB

20 years in business?

 

[sniper]

On furlough means not on the active list. If any merger happens, any furlough will fall in behind all active folks, imo. Take a look at CAL/UAL.
Retirements are good as long as retirement age doesn't change and the company doesn't shrink.

A wish from A jetblue pilot....but AMR could take everything but the pilots and fly the blue planes with their own pilots , including with their furlough pilots and there is nothing you could do.....

please review your personal contract with blue when you got hired there..


SOLUTION

ALPA

 

[Ky.BrownBourbn]

20 years in business?

That's all it takes is to have 20 years in the business? I worked for a commuter that was around for that long, was it a "Premier Commuter"? (most definitely not)

It's an honest question, What makes a "premier" Charter company?

KBB

 

[super80steve]

Thanks for all your replys,
If someone buys our company, our contract states that we go with the planes. I am in my mid 40's. The company I work for is stable and making money. I work for one of the companies like NAA. I am bidding in my position about 75% in my company. (25% below me). But, I have spent every day since my furlough keeping up on AA to see when I am going to get recalled. Now that it is about time, I am having second thoughts. If AA survives, it would be a great decision for me to go back. If they don't then it will be another bad decision that I made. Eventually I am going back to AA. My wife says I can go back, but she would miss the extra $35K I would give up by going back. Thanks again.

 

[V-1]

Best wishes with your decision.

 

[Ty Webb]

Seems like the best feedback might come from guys who are slightly ahead and behind you that took the recall . . .

It sounds like there are a lot of variables- base, equipment, bidding position, longevity, retirement contribution, etc. to consider.

All things being equal, QoL trumps $$ in my book.

 

[taters]

After Obamas speech AA for sure