The chief pilot was asked face to face at a meeting about the merit based upgrade. He acknowledged that someone hired after you could upgrade before you. Its was obviously an uncomfortable question for him. You will also have to resign from AA. No leaves, no contract, very vague work rules. You complain and Mr. brown nose upgrades before you or you could be fired for a bad attitude or mentioning organizing. Upbeat place to work but operationally they are way behind the power curve. Great brand name, some real fun crews, lots of gay but pleasant employees and a super CEO that must resign soon due to the DOT. Starting pay $2500 month in training, $44 hour F/O, $95 Capt. No company retirement $ the first year, then 3% match, no stock options, no profit sharing. 5 days vacation year one. Go to airline pilot central.com for other benefits. With the cost of living in SFO, you will join us in the food stamp line or find yourself a sugar daddy. Branson will never show you the money, but will show you a good time. Union on property by 2009 if not sooner.
