Long time lurker, first time poster here.
My background - A little over 3 years Part 121 experience, degree in aviation, a couple of promotions at my current airline.
Lately I have been seriously considering my future in this industry. I have gotten a few face to face interviews with different majors but ultimately don't end up making the cut. I feel like I completely nail each interview but the offers ultimately end up going out to people with far more experience than me or to people with immediate family in management. On more than one occasion I have seen dispatchers with 1 year or less and no promotions make it to a major because they had such family connections. I have also seen a few very qualified and competent dispatchers move on with just a few friend connections which does give me a glimpse of hope.
I have done almost as much as I can so far to stick out at a major. Supervisor title, degree, etc. However, the nepotism in the industry just seems to prevelant to be able to count on this being a viable career option for my family. I passed on an opportunity a couple years ago that would have paid double than what I make at my regional now. The financial ceiling was much lower in that position than what it would be at a major so that's why I passed it up. But now I am wondering when it is time to call it quits and start really providing for my family. I'm still young (not yet 30) so I have time to wait it out a little longer. I just don't know if it's worth waiting it out looking at the current career outlook for external regional dxers.
Just curious to read some of your thoughts.
My background - A little over 3 years Part 121 experience, degree in aviation, a couple of promotions at my current airline.
Lately I have been seriously considering my future in this industry. I have gotten a few face to face interviews with different majors but ultimately don't end up making the cut. I feel like I completely nail each interview but the offers ultimately end up going out to people with far more experience than me or to people with immediate family in management. On more than one occasion I have seen dispatchers with 1 year or less and no promotions make it to a major because they had such family connections. I have also seen a few very qualified and competent dispatchers move on with just a few friend connections which does give me a glimpse of hope.
I have done almost as much as I can so far to stick out at a major. Supervisor title, degree, etc. However, the nepotism in the industry just seems to prevelant to be able to count on this being a viable career option for my family. I passed on an opportunity a couple years ago that would have paid double than what I make at my regional now. The financial ceiling was much lower in that position than what it would be at a major so that's why I passed it up. But now I am wondering when it is time to call it quits and start really providing for my family. I'm still young (not yet 30) so I have time to wait it out a little longer. I just don't know if it's worth waiting it out looking at the current career outlook for external regional dxers.
Just curious to read some of your thoughts.