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[Phaedrus]

"Dumb" all depends on your perspective I suppose. Many consider SWA's type rating at your own expense "dumb", but I'd bet SWA management doesn't think so.
The 500 hours of 121 or mil equivalent probably has a reason behind it that only some know about.

 

[usaf2airtran]

Thanks for the inputs

All,

Thanks for all the inputs and advice so far. I have been reading up on Part 121, reviewing Part 91, and studying Jepp charts (since we don't use them much in the AF).

$500 for health ins does seem high based on what other airline pilots have told me that they pay. Hopefully this will change in the future.

 

[jimcav]

There is a big difference between what the capt does and what the fo does. Once you've been a capt you will appreciate this difference. It may seem like the same job on the surface, but when the sh*t hits the fan it is usually the experience of the person in the left seat that makes the difference. Decision making is not always easy, and that is why we hire captains, not copilots. That being said I wish we would change our policy to include biz jet capts. There are many out there who are more than qualified.

 

[j41driver]

Health Care... Me and the two kids only... PPO Platinum. (I believe) in network.

PPO Platinum 131.69 x 2

Dental Platinum 15.65 x 2

Put the wife on her own plan if you can.

Life insurance and ADD extra $$ Not too bad...

How much extra would your wife be to add on your insurance?

 

[-9Capt]

I have the Silver HMO option, $100 per paycheck ($200/month) for me and my wife. Contrary to what someone said, I think the coverage is pretty good ($10 co-pays, 100% hospitalization, etc) premiums are high.

Our contract allows for a 15% annual increase in employee contribution and the company has been sticking it to us.