Finished With the Airlines

[ShyFlyGuy]

Well folks, I've just about had it. My commitment to this industry does not run deep. I'm 3 weeks from throwing in the towel... or chair.

Good luck to everyone!

Shy

http://www.break.com/index/wrestlers-need-a-chair-and-fans-deliverb.html

 

[rightseatjocky]

Good luck shy!!!
I have to say it though......
Mesa sucks!!!!!!!!
:uzi:

 

[Flip]

Don't go. There will be a pilot shortage in about 27 years. You won't want to miss that!!!

 

[Mike man]

There will be a pilot shortage in about 27 years.

There is an honest to goodness pilot shortage now...

...but only short of pilots who are not fed up with this $h!t.

 

[Browntothebone]

I'm not fed up with this $hit. My company is highly profitable and will be hiring shortly. I'm a 7yr F/O, I fly widebodies internationally and I make over $175,000 (NOT including per diem) flying just a few open trips a year.

 

[BRA]

Well folks, I've just about had it. My commitment to this industry does not run deep. I'm 3 weeks from throwing in the towel... or chair.

Good luck to everyone!

Shy

http://www.break.com/index/wrestlers-need-a-chair-and-fans-deliverb.html

It all looked horribly ugly right after 9/11/01 as well. Then over time, things got better. It looks horrible now as well, but it will get better. From what I have read, it was extremely bad during the early 90's as well.

 

[regionalcap]

I'm not fed up with this $hit. My company is highly profitable and will be hiring shortly. I'm a 7yr F/O, I fly widebodies internationally and I make over $175,000 (NOT including per diem) flying just a few open trips a year.

way to rub it in his face

 

[Browntothebone]

way to rub it in his face

Not trying to rub anything in, just to point out that there are still good flying jobs out there. I'm fortunate enough to have one.

 

[CX880]

It all looked horribly ugly right after 9/11/01 as well. Then over time, things got better. It looks horrible now as well, but it will get better. From what I have read, it was extremely bad during the early 90's as well.

Not really oil was a fraction of what it is now. I'd say it's not going to get better not with oil the way it is. For the better anyways.

 

[Daytonaflyer]

I agree with you, Shy. I love my job and enjoy my company, and we are currently profitable, but I've already decided that if I ever do lose my job that I'm not coming back to this career again.

It's no longer worth the constant worry of layoffs, moving, and being at the mercy of other people's schedules.

I've already began training for a career I can do on the side which can fully support me if I ever lose my airline job; and I can make a lot of money doing it part time while I'm still employed. Having a plan B is always a good idea and I've finally found mine. Good luck to ya.

 

[CopilotDoug]

I'm not fed up with this $hit. My company is highly profitable and will be hiring shortly. I'm a 7yr F/O, I fly widebodies internationally and I make over $175,000 (NOT including per diem) flying just a few open trips a year.

And that is why you are our idol. What's your next suggestion: that he call UPS and notify them he will start work Monday?

Better yet...he should just drop his resume off for the CEO's position. I hear they make alot of money too, ya know...

 

[regionalcap]

Not trying to rub anything in, just to point out that there are still good flying jobs out there. I'm fortunate enough to have one.

I know what you are trying to say. You do have a good job. The problem is there are tons of people wanting a job like you have. Consider yourself fortunate to have landed it. I feel for these guys that are out on the street and hope things will turn around soon for all of us.

 

[pdub20s]

Dont be a Pu$$y....Hang in there.

 

[atlcrashpad]

Don't go. There will be a pilot shortage in about 27 years. You won't want to miss that!!!

Dats when the next new hire class at AA is..........
bouyyyyyyyyyy.....

 

[DoinTime]

I'm not fed up with this $hit. My company is highly profitable and will be hiring shortly. I'm a 7yr F/O, I fly widebodies internationally and I make over $175,000 (NOT including per diem) flying just a few open trips a year.

You credit over 107 hours per month "just flying a few open trips?"

 

[BoilerUP]

You credit over 107 hours per month "just flying a few open trips?"

UPS pilots have pretty good work rules and high-credit international trips, especially on the MD and the "Z"...not including international override and other additional credits. I've seen pilots make some insane credit by being able to play the game.

That said, right up until mid-September 2001 UPS wasn't the most highly desired job in the industry...and neither were SWA or FDX.

 

[Browntothebone]

You credit over 107 hours per month "just flying a few open trips?"

Nope. Most trips around 80 CH. A few JAs, Change of Layover and Late Arrival premium pays really add up quick.

 

[Axel]

Compensating.

 

[Cornelius]

I'll be on the street in september so I feel the pain. Sad thing is the captain i flew with a couple days ago has been through 11 different carriers and he's only 49. Most of them are bankrupt or were absorbed through mergers.

It's a tough time and a plan b is required!

 

[PBRstreetgang]

I'm not fed up with this $hit. My company is highly profitable and will be hiring shortly. I'm a 7yr F/O, I fly widebodies internationally and I make over $175,000 (NOT including per diem) flying just a few open trips a year.

Good on ya! Rember prior to 911 only unsats went to the freight companies. If you think your pay isn't right smack in your companies crosshairs, well...
You guys rode the Major airlines up the payscale, and look where the majors now, beware! At any rate good on ya, enjoy it while it lasts!
PBR

 

[duck_killer]

I'm not fed up with this $hit. My company is highly profitable and will be hiring shortly. I'm a 7yr F/O, I fly widebodies internationally and I make over $175,000 (NOT including per diem) flying just a few open trips a year.

Do you use that line at the bar?

 

[Rook]

UPS pilots have pretty good work rules and high-credit international trips, especially on the MD and the "Z"...not including international override and other additional credits. I've seen pilots make some insane credit by being able to play the game.

That said, right up until mid-September 2001 UPS wasn't the most highly desired job in the industry...and neither were SWA or FDX.

Love the new avatar BoilerUP. Cult classic. (see sig)

 

[Gr82Aviate]

Do you use that line at the bar?

Chicks dig him!

 

[chjack]

UPS pilots have pretty good work rules and high-credit international trips, especially on the MD and the "Z"...not including international override and other additional credits. I've seen pilots make some insane credit by being able to play the game.

That said, right up until mid-September 2001 UPS wasn't the most highly desired job in the industry...and neither were SWA or FDX.

exactly!! things change in this industry in a hurry!

 

[quinnlake]

I'm not fed up with this $hit. My company is highly profitable and will be hiring shortly. I'm a 7yr F/O, I fly widebodies internationally and I make over $175,000 (NOT including per diem) flying just a few open trips a year.

Where do you work, and how do I get hired?

 

[CopilotDoug]

Dont be a Pu$$y....Hang in there.

???
Are you serious, man? What is there to hang in there for? The pay, benefits, and stability that don't exist?

I'm sorry...I get it now. You were joking! Well played, good sir! Well played...:beer:

 

[McNugget]

Where do you work, and how do I get hired?

you are an idiot if you cannot figure it out.

Send your resume via FedEx and you are set!

 

[Soverytired]

I know what you are trying to say. You do have a good job. The problem is there are tons of people wanting a job like you have. Consider yourself fortunate to have landed it. I feel for these guys that are out on the street and hope things will turn around soon for all of us.

I think the broader point is that far too many pilots nowadays go to regionals, then go to majors, and are somehow surprised that their paychecks don't go up like they somehow expected.

US flying simply isn't what it used to be, nor is it ever likely to return. If high pay and lots of days off are what you want out of flying, you'll have to broaden your horizons beyond the major/regional-lift model.

The sooner, the better, IMHO.

 

[meigwo]

Wow. You are awesome! Can I sit next to you at lunch?

Dipsh*t

I'm not fed up with this $hit. My company is highly profitable and will be hiring shortly. I'm a 7yr F/O, I fly widebodies internationally and I make over $175,000 (NOT including per diem) flying just a few open trips a year.

 

[pipers]

maybe were the Dipsh*t's. Hes the one with the good job........