Changing from regional to fractional
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Changing from regional to fractional
Has any one here been at a regional and then gone over to a fractional. The fractional world looks much better on paper, but I would like to hear how things really are. I've invested (poor investment) 5.5 years into AMR as an FO, and think it's finally time try something different. I know the grass is always greener else where, but I would just like to hear a first hand account from someone. QOL and better pay in the long term are my goals.
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Thanks for the reply. I apparently cannot PM yet due to number of posts. Anyway, I have been an Eagle FO for over five years without even a guess as to when I might upgrade. Is it really better on the outside or is it just a grass is greener type of thing?
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Pay is just one aspect of it. There are many other perks along with the different type of flying. Eagle treats their employees like dirt it is not a secret. Most of the fractionals treat their employees much better. I am coming up on my two year anniversary with Eagle and want out. I just recently received an offer from Flexjet and have an interview with NJA right after the first of the year. After all of my research, I feel the fractionals are a much better place to be.
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Originally Posted by jdt30
The big difference is direct customer contact ie. loading bags, getting catering, and pre departure briefings.
But, if you are not a people person, don't consider it. Unlike the airlines, we greet every passenger, every leg.
Last edited by NJA Capt; 12-15-2005 at 04:39 PM.
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NJA Capt
sorry I didn't mean to say that is a negative side, I meant to say that you just can't enter the airplane and turn left, there are other duties. I completely agree with everything you posted above.
just keeping the peace,
jdt30
sorry I didn't mean to say that is a negative side, I meant to say that you just can't enter the airplane and turn left, there are other duties. I completely agree with everything you posted above.
just keeping the peace,
jdt30
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