Would you? Virgin America

[CFI2766]

You can't retire from ASA? Why not?

I probably didn't explain that thought all that well. Sure, you absolutely can retire from ASA. At the moment, the top end of our pay scales are well within or above industry averages. Our work rules are good, relative to other regionals. ASA has a long history, and, has never furloughed.

All that being said, from my vantage point, that is from the bottom looking up, a career at a regional appears to be even less secure than a career at a Major/Legacy/whatever that means. The opportunity costs of getting to year 22 of my career, and then having my regional die, are simply too high to imagine.

 

[Speedtape]

ASA is alot more secure job than a job at some of the Legends, like UAL.

Of course, if you are at ASA, your job security is totally tied to Delta's stability. The need for feed will not go away. Having said that, being owned by Skywest, Inc, and 40% their revenues tied to UAL, leaves alot of speculation as to what happens should UAL go T's Up.

Virgin may be a dice roll. But then again, the old "timining is everything" and luck, always come into play, especially in this industry. With a family, sit tight. But, at some point to make any change, you will have to bite the bullet for awhile. Just be selective and put away as much cash as you can for now until that day happens. Try not to live up to you income, as long as you stay, or you will always be here no matter what opportunity comes along.