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04-15-2023, 07:36 AM
#41
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Hi. Looking to move to CLT for family reasons and QOL is #1 priority. Currently live in the midwest and fly at a regional, nearest major base is a 4 hour drive. I can commute for a short time as long as I can get CLT eventually. Really struggling to make this decision as I hear all kinds of mixed things about the QOL and company culture at AA but my options are limited. I have heard that "reserve life in CLT is pretty good" but I'm not sure what that means. Can anyone elaborate?
04-16-2023, 05:56 AM
#43
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A lot of “culture” issues are ameliorated by driving to work. If CLT is in your future, AA is your best choice. I’ve had a decent time with the Captains I fly with, with only 2-3 bad apples, but since I keep bidding reserve I usually don’t stick with them long anyway.
As for QOL, in March I had 5 reserve days I didn’t get used, and 3 more early evening reports. Easy peasy.
As for QOL, in March I had 5 reserve days I didn’t get used, and 3 more early evening reports. Easy peasy.
04-16-2023, 06:23 PM
#44
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A lot of “culture” issues are ameliorated by driving to work. If CLT is in your future, AA is your best choice. I’ve had a decent time with the Captains I fly with, with only 2-3 bad apples, but since I keep bidding reserve I usually don’t stick with them long anyway.
As for QOL, in March I had 5 reserve days I didn’t get used, and 3 more early evening reports. Easy peasy.
As for QOL, in March I had 5 reserve days I didn’t get used, and 3 more early evening reports. Easy peasy.
04-16-2023, 07:49 PM
#45
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If you’re going to move to Charlotte it’s an easy decision.
only had two captains that were problematic.
I don’t listen to the grumpy guys. They are mostly harmless and not that hard to mitigate.
It’s the best job I’ve ever had and will only get better when we get a new contract. Prior to AA I worked cargo, two regionals and an LCC. It’s not a bad job at all. If you want more detailed info shoot me a PM.
only had two captains that were problematic.
I don’t listen to the grumpy guys. They are mostly harmless and not that hard to mitigate.
It’s the best job I’ve ever had and will only get better when we get a new contract. Prior to AA I worked cargo, two regionals and an LCC. It’s not a bad job at all. If you want more detailed info shoot me a PM.
06-14-2023, 07:45 AM
#47
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Joined APC: Aug 2021
Posts: 44
Avl / clt
Does any commute AVL to CLT or know anyone that does? After reading how senior WB FO will go in the future, if hired I was considering moving to AVL to make the commute for CLT. I know most would say just live in Charlotte but the whole point of leaving Florida would be to live in the mountains.
06-14-2023, 09:17 AM
#48
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Does any commute AVL to CLT or know anyone that does? After reading how senior WB FO will go in the future, if hired I was considering moving to AVL to make the commute for CLT. I know most would say just live in Charlotte but the whole point of leaving Florida would be to live in the mountains.
06-15-2023, 06:17 AM
#49
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Only downside to driving to AVL is that 85 west of the airport can be bumper to bumper during the usual rush hour times.
The upside is that your commute will never leave you at the gate. Depending on where you are in AVL you have the option of 40 over to 16, or south of AVL taking 74 to connect to 85. Way easier than the vast majority of commutes by air.
The upside is that your commute will never leave you at the gate. Depending on where you are in AVL you have the option of 40 over to 16, or south of AVL taking 74 to connect to 85. Way easier than the vast majority of commutes by air.
06-15-2023, 06:42 AM
#50
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If the next year is the same as last year at one year you will be a bubble line holder in Charlotte.
I prefer lines to reserve because I just like knowing my trips. Reserve isn’t bad in base. I get an average of 16 days and about half the weekends off on my line of leftover crappy trips.
I prefer lines to reserve because I just like knowing my trips. Reserve isn’t bad in base. I get an average of 16 days and about half the weekends off on my line of leftover crappy trips.
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