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Stone Cold said:
Thanks, @Alchemy and @DE727UPS. I figure I have one year left to move jobs, and if it doesn't happen in that time, it may not be worth it, since if things keep growing like they are here, I'll probably be upgrading by then. I'm in a little different boat, with only 18.5 years left. I had heard the Brown probies basically don't buy anything, so that is nice. I also am not looking forward to the ANC base, but I'd do what I have to do.

Now, to get somebody to call. ;)

Congrats again!! Sorry to derail the thread...
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I've been knocking on this door for 3 years now.
DE727UPS said:
Not really. Ebbs and flows. New hires go to ONT all the time. At the moment, I wouldn't want to be in ONT unless you live in the area. Commuters are fleeing the base. There are those who can live in ANC and more power to them. It's a good deal for them. At the moment, there is a huge shortage in the 74 ANC base.
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I hear this a lot, and I'll sacrifice a goat if need be.
 
Maximillian_Jenius said:
Yeah, can definitely see/understand that. But also understand that UPS is a career job, with career money. That's like how the lifers at SkyWest rationalize not going to a legacy or SWA. Stating that they make a good enough salary and have really great company/base seniority. Why would I ever want to give all that up and start at the bottom again. And go from making six figures, back to five and being on reserve again, in a city that I hate. Living in a crash pad again.
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I see his point though. I had the same moment walking away even as a RJ FO to an Airbus FO. Even though by all accounts it was a payraise and a step up in career progression, that moment of walking in to turn badges/manuals in was still a little bit scary. I too had a "what are you doing?" moment. Giving up seniority, being furlough fodder, being probationary FO for 1 yr, etc. etc.

I dunno, it still gave me a pause.

Alchemy said:
Mainly just nightmare scenarios playing out in my head from time to time where the economy goes south, fuel prices spike, I end up furloughed after moving to ANC and then having to seek work as a bush pilot but no one will hire me because I've got no "alaska time", so I go back to the bottom of an ACMI or apply to home depot. I'd imagine it's the same kinda cold feet people get when getting married, even if it's to someone you know is the best guy or gal in the world for you.
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I know exactly your feeling and totally understand. Congrats on your new gig, enjoy!
 
Finished my OE/Line check. All in all about a 4.5 month process. Even though it was my last choice to fly (was assigned to it) I'm really enjoying the 747 again. When I got my initial training on this jet almost 10 years ago it was a bit overwhelming coming out of an E145, and I couldn't really appreciate it because I was just trying to survive the process. This time around it's more apparent what a fine machine it is, and it was great fun getting to actually fly the takeoff and landing for 6 legs in a row. That'll never happen again!

And the 747 does go through HNL, in fact I did HNL-SYD on OE. No crab-nut-butter sandwiches though!
 
Alchemy said:
Finished my OE/Line check. All in all about a 4.5 month process. Even though it was my last choice to fly (was assigned to it) I'm really enjoying the 747 again. When I got my initial training on this jet almost 10 years ago it was a bit overwhelming coming out of an E145, and I couldn't really appreciate it because I was just trying to survive the process. This time around it's more apparent what a fine machine it is, and it was great fun getting to actually fly the takeoff and landing for 6 legs in a row. That'll never happen again!

And the 747 does go through HNL, in fact I did HNL-SYD on OE. No crab-nut-butter sandwiches though!
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Can I call you for pointers?
 
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