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02-11-2023, 12:35 PM

#2541

NerdBoi

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AS to United

The quick and dirty. Been at AS less than six months and United offered me an interview slot. Worth the jump as a commuter from the PNW for what United has to offer? Thanks.

02-12-2023, 06:44 AM

#2542

Huskypilot

Line Holder

Joined APC: Aug 2018

Posts: 82

West coast airbus and red eyes

Pardon the random and specific question from an older regional guy, but I’m wondering how prevalent the red eyes are if I bid and receive an A320 out of SFO or LAX. Thanks for any wisdom.

02-12-2023, 09:07 AM

#2543

rickair7777

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Joined APC: Jan 2006

Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim

Posts: 39,992

Quote:

Originally Posted by NerdBoi

The quick and dirty. Been at AS less than six months and United offered me an interview slot. Worth the jump as a commuter from the PNW for what United has to offer? Thanks.

That depends on many things...

How old are you?
Why are you tied to the PNW?
Family situation?
Will you be able to move to a UAL base eventually?
Do you have experience commuting?

If you're young, signing up for 20+ years of commuting is not a trivial decision.

02-12-2023, 10:20 AM

#2544

ugleeual

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Joined APC: Jun 2007

Position: 767/757 CA

Posts: 2,683

Quote:

Originally Posted by NerdBoi

The quick and dirty. Been at AS less than six months and United offered me an interview slot. Worth the jump as a commuter from the PNW for what United has to offer? Thanks.

to commute? I think the answer is clear.

02-12-2023, 10:35 AM

#2545

F15andMD11

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Joined APC: Jun 2005

Position: 787 FO

Posts: 810

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Originally Posted by serce

We have a Covid LOA and seat lock time has changed. It's actually a 3 year seat lock if you stay in the same base. 2 years if you transfer to different base…

That language that was in the LOA, under permanent changes, is now in the contract.

02-12-2023, 03:31 PM

#2546

snackysmores

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Joined APC: Jan 2014

Position: fatigued

Posts: 1,402

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huskypilot

Pardon the random and specific question from an older regional guy, but I’m wondering how prevalent the red eyes are if I bid and receive an A320 out of SFO or LAX. Thanks for any wisdom.

most of the 4 days start with a redeye. 3 days not so much.

The airbus also isn’t being offered like it used to, and most likely won’t be until the NEOs start arriving. IAH is where most new hires go now.

SFO bus used to have about 225 CAs and FOs and now it’s down to like 115 / 85

02-12-2023, 03:40 PM

#2547

Otterbox

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Position: Gear slinger

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Originally Posted by NerdBoi

The quick and dirty. Been at AS less than six months and United offered me an interview slot. Worth the jump as a commuter from the PNW for what United has to offer? Thanks.

I know someone who lived in SEA and were with AS for 4 years and left for a career commuter life for United, they felt that strongly about AS.

02-13-2023, 05:39 AM

#2548

EWRflyr

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Joined APC: Jun 2008

Position: 737 CAPT

Posts: 1,898

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Originally Posted by NerdBoi

The quick and dirty. Been at AS less than six months and United offered me an interview slot. Worth the jump as a commuter from the PNW for what United has to offer? Thanks.

In the last year, I've met two different former AS pilots who jumped ship for United. Both had been there 4-5 years. Both said the best decision they ever made was to leave for United. QoL issues were the main reason they decided to leave and now enjoy a much better work-life balance here. TTFWIW.