PM sentI just wonder if its worth the experience as my ultimate goal would be to work for FedEx in the long haul.
What do you mean do they operate like US Carriers?
Hawaiian is a 121 scheduled carrier that flies both domestic and international routes. All flights are based out of HNL.
When you interview for them, you have to get out there on your own dime, and starting pay is not that great----but it's Hawaii. If you are a mainlander, it can be tough as they do have an attitude towards non-locals. They typically hire people with a few years of experience and international and ETOPS experience is a plus.
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I agree, all of the SOC management is from the mainland and the SOC itself is one of the best run that I've seen. I think the bad rep of the SOCC probably came from 1 person with a personal bad experience.
Moving there really isn't a big deal. We sold most everything we owned and packed 4 suitcases. You realize how little you need when you do a big move like that.
Of course, then you have to get new stuff once you get there - and then if for some reason you decide you don't like island living after a while, and you move back to the mainland, you have to take that stuff with you, or sell it and start over again, etc. I'm not overly materialistic but I do have some furniture I'm fond of. Guess I'm not a true minimalist. That being said, if I did move to Hawaii I'd probably sell most of my stuff, too - certainly my car at least - but that just makes for a bigger commitment since if you move there you can't easily pack up and drive home should you decide you don't like it. And once again, I'm not saying people shouldn't move there if they get an offer and they like the company - just be aware it's a bigger commitment than your usual CONUS job is.
It only cost $1300 to ship a car out there. Better than getting one that most likely won't pass inspection or will rust out. You can also find some pretty good deals when splitting containers if you really need that furniture.Of course, then you have to get new stuff once you get there - and then if for some reason you decide you don't like island living after a while, and you move back to the mainland, you have to take that stuff with you, or sell it and start over again, etc. I'm not overly materialistic but I do have some furniture I'm fond of. Guess I'm not a true minimalist. That being said, if I did move to Hawaii I'd probably sell most of my stuff, too - certainly my car at least - but that just makes for a bigger commitment since if you move there you can't easily pack up and drive home should you decide you don't like it. And once again, I'm not saying people shouldn't move there if they get an offer and they like the company - just be aware it's a bigger commitment than your usual CONUS job is.
It only cost $1300 to ship a car out there. Better than getting one that most likely won't pass inspection or will rust out. You can also find some pretty good deals when splitting containers if you really need that furniture.
Thats kinda weird, because the SOCC manager is from the mainland, the 2 dispatch managers are from the mainland and even the trainer is from the mainland.
Also 50% of the line dispatchers are from the mainland. People in hawaii cant really afford a dispatchers license since there is currently no dispatch schools in hawaii. Someone who wants a license would need to move to the mainland to attend a class.
Keep in mind the current posting is for an assistant dispatcher position.
Cost of living is higher than most cities, but it all depends on your idea of "expensive". If you ask someone from NYC what they think of our cost of living and they'll probably think its "cheap". In hawaii you can rent a room for $400/month in a crack house if you want, but is that really how you want to live?
The avg rent for a studio/1bed is $1000-$1200, without utilities. Thats an avg price, so its possible to find cheaper places but dont be suprised if its higher than $1200.
Most of the mainland people i know isnt really interested in "living" out here, they just wanna use it as a stepping stone to bigger airlines, so does it really matter if cost of living is high?
It is possible to live on a different island and commute to work, but the night shift is where all the senior people are, so getting on a overnight commuting shift can be hard. Also we have a lot of pilots that commute, so traveling interisland can be hard during the holiday season.