Originally Posted by
pkrjp
I am looking advice from those who work in the airline industry, specifically in the areas of yield and/or revenue management. I am going back to grad school and one option I am considering is trying to get on with an airline as a yield management analyst, specifically Delta, Southwest, or Alaska Air. What are the drawbacks and benefits of working in the airline industry (besides the obvious perks of travel benefits)? Who would I contact to try to get my foot in the door for an internship or full-time position? Thanks in advance to any replies.
travel perks *can* be nice, but you'd be surprised at how many employees don't or can't use them. It only takes a couple times of having to buy a full Y fare home, or spending a couple of your vacation days sitting in an airport before you realize that its not all glamour.I've been with my company for 13 years, and I still buy a lot of tickets rather than non-rev. I only non-rev on other carriers if its nonstop, otherwise I buy a ticket.
Airlines like to hire from within. Get a job on the front line ... even a seasonal one. Having front line experience and the operational knowledge that comes with it look really good during the interview process.