Another Southwest question...

[ivauir]

I've know 2 guys who did it. No problem, not a lot of hours and I think one was doing it during vacation.

As far as SWA/FO 's military comments .... dude don't ever ask for my support again. I know who you are and was giving you the benefit of the doubt, but you have gone too far.

When I was a reservist I took a pay cut to do something that was scary and sucked. There is some truth for you "union brother".

 

[SWA/FO]

If SWA/FO already upgraded the company has some "splaining" to do as they passed over about 500 pilots.

Thats what I was thinking.

As far as SWA/FO 's military comments .... dude don't ever ask for my support again. I know who you are and was giving you the benefit of the doubt, but you have gone too far.

Too far? I haven't gone anywhere. I'm just pointing out the facts/differences in the two categories. One you have to ask, one you have the God given right to do and a law to help you. Are you that sensitive, Try not to read much more into it, OK. Veiw my comments as if you're an outsider.

A few posts back, I said the Military folks have a better networking system then the civilians and that made some of you guys cry foul.

I am sorry you are that sensitive. I thought you were tougher then that.

 

[LearAv8r]

I for once have to agree with the SWA/FO.....

Dd I just say that..?

What is good for one should be good for all......

 

[SWA GUY]

imp: Yeah, whatever...

Seems like "flying on the side" is "flying on the side" both get paid for it, right? Only one has to count it towards his time. Only one has to ask the VP of Flight Ops for permission to do it. The other guy gets trips pulled that are in the way, a full union committee to help and a supplemental (primary) retirement fund in the end.

Not a bad deal for some.
Just the facts baby... You guys need to lighten up a bit, I only speak the facts.

I'm with you on this SWA/FO. Outside flying is fine/dandy/expected/no questions asked for the mil folks, but subject/questionable/suspicious/wierd for the civ folks?

 

[On Your Six]

Sorry to add to the list of Southwest posts, but I couldn't find an answer in any of the old posts...

I am wondering if Southwest allows any outside flying?

It would be a pt 91 coporate gig, just to fill in on a couple of days off of the regular pilots. Probably no more than 10 hours a month at most. Just trying to prepare me and the company for the future, when and if my oppuritunity comes along.

One other question is there a minimum credit per month that you must work? Thanks....

Why would you want to fly more? You will likely be exhausted from your multi-sector, 25-min turn days. The last thing you will want to do is fly another airplane... Go play some golf.

 

[RedBelly]

I support the reserve folks all the way, but I do think your military flight time should count toward the FAA limits.

 

[SWA/FO]

Why would you want to fly more? You will likely be exhausted from your multi-sector, 25-min turn days. The last thing you will want to do is fly another airplane... Go play some golf.

I don't. I think some of the Mil guys don't like it so much either.

 

[vixin]

I agree with SWA/FO also.

 

[flint4xx]

I fly outside with the CP's blessing, in writing. Never been an issue, and I'm not dumb enough to screw up a good deal.

 

[flint4xx]

...but wait until you're off probation.

 

[scoreboard]

I'm with you on this SWA/FO. Outside flying is fine/dandy/expected/no questions asked for the mil folks, but subject/questionable/suspicious/wierd for the civ folks?

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Because you can't figure out the difference between sacrifice, service to country and greed.

 

[SWA/FO]

Because you can't figure out the difference between sacrifice, service to country and greed.

Sure, I know the difference. I know if you quit 19 years into it you don't get your Military retirement. Dats why you go and do the guard thing to fullfill the 20 years. Why would anybody want two jobs? Cus the reward in the end. Reward could mean many things: personal satisfaction, money, title etc...Don't make this a bigger issue then what we were talking about.

If greed didn't factor into any of this, why do you have an airline job? Why not stay in and serve your Country, forever? Why not quit? (cus, you would be crazy too $$$).

Just because I didn't VOLUNTEER for the services doesn't mean, I'm Un-American or don't understand sacrifice. You don't need the SWA/FO patting you on the back, your doing a fine job yourself, besides your hand is in the way.

So get over it,

We were talking about permission to fly outside the Company. :cartman:

 

[AeroDork]

Because you can't figure out the difference between sacrifice, service to country and greed.

So are you saying you really don't want to fly the F-15, they're making you?

About 99% of us would sacrafice our left nuts for some Eagle stick time.

 

[ivauir]

So are you saying you really don't want to fly the F-15, they're making you?

About 99% of us would sacrafice our left nuts for some Eagle stick time.

Not everybody serving is fly an airplane you'd go to an airshow to see.

 

[TonkaF16]

Sure, I know the difference. I know if you quit 19 years into it you don't get your Military retirement. Dats why you go and do the guard thing to fullfill the 20 years. Why would anybody want two jobs? Cus the reward in the end. Reward could mean many things: personal satisfaction, money, title etc...Don't make this a bigger issue then what we were talking about.

If greed didn't factor into any of this, why do you have an airline job? Why not stay in and serve your Country, forever? Why not quit? (cus, you would be crazy too $$$).

Just because I didn't VOLUNTEER for the services doesn't mean, I'm Un-American or don't understand sacrifice. You don't need the SWA/FO patting you on the back, your doing a fine job yourself, besides your hand is in the way.

So get over it,

We were talking about permission to fly outside the Company. :cartman:

Some of us made the transition to keep the family from unraveling due to ill planned and spiraling overseas commitments made by civilian politicians.

Money has very little to do with it. When you turn down the bonus and the check of the month club, it’s an aggregate financial loss to jump ship after the twelve year point.