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Old 6th Aug 2010, 05:27
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de facto
 
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Zedoscarro,

First of all, seniors are not always the wisest

If you have somehow a doubt of your Airline future existence and the TP Capt position doesn't increase your pay significantly then I would stay as an Fo on Jet.

Left seat with no experience on type is not an easy task and potentially unsafe.(new systems,new way to operate(low level flying/WX),new to the left seat,stress on your shoulders as a brand new captain)...

If lets say your Airline goes bust while you have just started your command flying,(within these 2 years),will another TP airline take your experience as a brand new captain and low hours on relevant type?
If they take you,will the salary be higher than an experienced FO on Jet?

In case of crisis,airlines need experience on type (FO Jet in your case) not a few hundreds hours on type and on the left seat).


All in all id suggest you stick to your fo seat and start preparing for your upgrade...

Your decision will greatly shape your future career in a very volatile and unsure airline world...good luck
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