Best choice for my next step
Evening All,
I have been blessed with a range of opportunities from different airlines. I am currently at a 320 operator on the continent, but eager to come home to the U.K. I’ve been offered positions at BA Euroflyer, Zenon/Virgin(330/350), and Norse UK. It’s certainly not something I am taking for granted, and so I want to be sure I am making the correct choice. I don’t come from an aviation family, and don’t really socialise in aviation circles apart from the small group of friends that I completed training with, not much chance of getting any helpful advice, so alas i’m turning to the wisdom and experience of those on here who know much more than I for some advice.
It’s simple really, which do I go for, or which would you recommend. If you were in this position, where would you go? I know I will get replies such as “do what is best for you”, but quite honestly, as a single male in my mid/late 20’s, I am keen to go for any of the named trio. I know BA and Virgin are hacked to death on here, but Norse isn't so much, and the BAEF thread hasn’t seen much action recently in terms of latest goings on contract-wise.
I know Norse are probably teetering on the edge, but during the interview it was certainly the most relaxed and friendly of the 3, which really stood out to me. However it’s on the 78 and id be joining as an NTR FO which would be fun, but seems to be the reason I am having doubts about it. I also want to still be flying this time next year, which I really hope Norse are, but, you know what I mean. I’ve heard some not so fantastic things about BAEF in terms of rostering, and certainly about some of the management there, but I like to make my own judgement on people and topics. Virgin, well from what I’ve read on the pprune thread, people are actively encouraging others to avoid and go to BA. Long haul does seem attractive, but joining the BA Master list so early is also tempting.
Any advice is always welcome, and if i’m posting in the wrong forum then I apologise, maybe a few too many shandies before posting.