A Few Questions about United
12-22-2019, 12:08 PM
#11
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All the other advice is spot on.
I will mention something important.
You are within driving distance of one of our two very large AND very junior coastal hubs. EWR and SFO have massive opportunity for advancement and if you can make living near one or the other work, you will have a great career. You will get to choose whether to be SR on the 737/320 or move up quickly and fly something bigger. You will get better days off and more desirable flying faster as well. This translates into better QOL and pay and time with family.
To put it into perspective, many people who have nothing waiting for them in NY or CA move to within driving distance of SFO and EWR just for the career implications.
Good luck on your decision.
I will mention something important.
You are within driving distance of one of our two very large AND very junior coastal hubs. EWR and SFO have massive opportunity for advancement and if you can make living near one or the other work, you will have a great career. You will get to choose whether to be SR on the 737/320 or move up quickly and fly something bigger. You will get better days off and more desirable flying faster as well. This translates into better QOL and pay and time with family.
To put it into perspective, many people who have nothing waiting for them in NY or CA move to within driving distance of SFO and EWR just for the career implications.
Good luck on your decision.
12-22-2019, 07:26 PM
#12
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12-23-2019, 06:52 AM
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Hi all,
I’m very thankful to have a job offer from United. I currently have a good corporate job with a decent QOL and I’m weighing my decision to leave for UAL. The primary reason to make the switch is to have a more stable schedule and to know ahead of time when I’ll be home. Unfortunately, I don’t know a single pilot at United but I have a few questions about the operation that hopefully some of you can answer. Thanks in advance for any info you’re willing to share.
1) EWR is a 3.5 -4hr drive from my house. What does a reserve schedule look like? Will I have to commute in the night before or dose a receive block always start with long call?
2) How much vacation does one get and how do you use it?
3) If you want to purchase airfare for the whole family at a discount (instead of trying to fly space available) how are the tickets discounted?
4) As I understand it, profit sharing is available after completing your first year and averages somewhere around 8%. Is this correct?
5) How far in advance is your schedule known?
6) Can someone explain how one drops or trades trips? How useful is this tool for manipulating your schedule?
7) How are the family healthcare benefits for someone with a large family?
Thanks again!
I’m very thankful to have a job offer from United. I currently have a good corporate job with a decent QOL and I’m weighing my decision to leave for UAL. The primary reason to make the switch is to have a more stable schedule and to know ahead of time when I’ll be home. Unfortunately, I don’t know a single pilot at United but I have a few questions about the operation that hopefully some of you can answer. Thanks in advance for any info you’re willing to share.
1) EWR is a 3.5 -4hr drive from my house. What does a reserve schedule look like? Will I have to commute in the night before or dose a receive block always start with long call?
2) How much vacation does one get and how do you use it?
3) If you want to purchase airfare for the whole family at a discount (instead of trying to fly space available) how are the tickets discounted?
4) As I understand it, profit sharing is available after completing your first year and averages somewhere around 8%. Is this correct?
5) How far in advance is your schedule known?
6) Can someone explain how one drops or trades trips? How useful is this tool for manipulating your schedule?
7) How are the family healthcare benefits for someone with a large family?
Thanks again!
(Accent off)..... Dude, just take the job!
12-23-2019, 08:19 AM
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12-23-2019, 10:03 AM
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Position: Retired from UAL
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Hi there. I retired from United 2 years ago after 27 years. Also, my daughter was hired December 10th, and just completed basic Indoc. I’d be glad to speak with you on the phone. PM mean if you’d like to chat and I’ll pass on my cell. Jeff
12-23-2019, 11:05 AM
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