Mature Gojet discussion
08-07-2012, 08:12 PM
#72
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No, do NOT go to Skywest or ASA! There is no net growth there! You'll be stagnated for a long time. GoJets has movement, known plane deliveries, and the most likely chance you can get in, get your time, upgrade, get the PIC, and then get out in the 2014-2020 hiring wave (hopefully).
I remember Pinnacle had pilots hired 2002-2005 that left to majors like Delta, Continental, and United in 2006-2007. Why? ALL of them were hired at the right time, at a growing airline, upgraded, got their time, and moved on. Right now, the only regionals with any growth are GoJets and Silver. Considering my background and the stagnation I saw, I will always recommend going to an airline that is growing and scheduled to do so for the foreseeable future. At 9E, in 2007, the growth was all done, and the only reason the hiring/upgrading continued is because people were bailing like crazy for other regionals outta 9E.
I remember Pinnacle had pilots hired 2002-2005 that left to majors like Delta, Continental, and United in 2006-2007. Why? ALL of them were hired at the right time, at a growing airline, upgraded, got their time, and moved on. Right now, the only regionals with any growth are GoJets and Silver. Considering my background and the stagnation I saw, I will always recommend going to an airline that is growing and scheduled to do so for the foreseeable future. At 9E, in 2007, the growth was all done, and the only reason the hiring/upgrading continued is because people were bailing like crazy for other regionals outta 9E.
I've attended a handful of job fairs, spoken to recruiters/hiring managers/HR people etc., met guys in the jumpseat with connections to their respective hiring committees and all have looked at my resume & credentials and made suggestions as to where I should go with my career if I wanted to work for their company. Some gave me similar goals, some different ones all together. However, each and every one said "Do whatever it takes to get X, then we'll interview you." Not one person said "Oh ya but don't go to G7." Only one company and one kind of operation was mentioned to try and avoid and they aren't even on my radar of places to apply to at this point.
08-07-2012, 08:16 PM
#73
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I choose OO over GoJet and that quick upgrade because guess what? That quick upgrade can come to a halt rather quickly. I'd much rather be at a place I can make decent money and have QOL that GoJets simply can't provide...
I think you're saying don't come here because either A. We didn't hire you or B. you didn't get an interview after you applied.
08-07-2012, 08:47 PM
#74
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Oh Shy, unlike at Pinnacle you have no idea what's going on here or what's in the works.... Also, do think OO guys and gals won't move on in the hiring wave? Do you honestly think its going to be based off PIC? If there's any resemblance of a shortage the 1000hrs PIc will be waved to accommodate hiring needs.
I choose OO over GoJet and that quick upgrade because guess what? That quick upgrade can come to a halt rather quickly. I'd much rather be at a place I can make decent money and have QOL that GoJets simply can't provide...
I think you're saying don't come here because either A. We didn't hire you or B. you didn't get an interview after you applied.
I choose OO over GoJet and that quick upgrade because guess what? That quick upgrade can come to a halt rather quickly. I'd much rather be at a place I can make decent money and have QOL that GoJets simply can't provide...
I think you're saying don't come here because either A. We didn't hire you or B. you didn't get an interview after you applied.
08-07-2012, 10:05 PM
#75
I'm a man of my word.
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Never mind. I'm getting real sick of explaining this stuff to n00bs. Maybe it's time to create a sticky with links to all the GoJet threads created in the last 7 years.
08-07-2012, 11:04 PM
#77
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Posts: 8,929
Oh Shy, unlike at Pinnacle you have no idea what's going on here or what's in the works.... Also, do think OO guys and gals won't move on in the hiring wave? Do you honestly think its going to be based off PIC? If there's any resemblance of a shortage the 1000hrs PIc will be waved to accommodate hiring needs.
I choose OO over GoJet and that quick upgrade because guess what? That quick upgrade can come to a halt rather quickly. I'd much rather be at a place I can make decent money and have QOL that GoJets simply can't provide...
I think you're saying don't come here because either A. We didn't hire you or B. you didn't get an interview after you applied.
I choose OO over GoJet and that quick upgrade because guess what? That quick upgrade can come to a halt rather quickly. I'd much rather be at a place I can make decent money and have QOL that GoJets simply can't provide...
I think you're saying don't come here because either A. We didn't hire you or B. you didn't get an interview after you applied.
And no, why would I apply to Skywest? I was already at a DCI regional and applied to corporate carriers and LCCs. I had no reason to apply to Skywest.
08-07-2012, 11:56 PM
#78
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Joined APC: Nov 2006
Posts: 492
What an immature response.
Responses like these are what are wrong with our career. Pilots are nothing more than a bunch of selfish children, who only have themselves in mind, and are willing to stab each other in the back. This right here is our demise.
Responses like these are what are wrong with our career. Pilots are nothing more than a bunch of selfish children, who only have themselves in mind, and are willing to stab each other in the back. This right here is our demise.
08-08-2012, 02:33 AM
#79
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The formula OO has used the last 40yrs hasn't failed yet and has seen tougher times than this....
If I were you, I'd be worried more so with Virgin bleeding $$$$
08-08-2012, 03:09 AM
#80
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