Does flying a big plane make you a "Majors" pilot?

[Lear70]

Actually, I think NetJets does all of the above...

I don't know of a major airline that does, except maybe jetBlue (with the exception of the tips which aren't applicable and the cell phone)?

Personally, I don't care whether my job qualifies as a "major" or not. I care about:

1. Job enjoyment and fulfillment.
2. Pay
3. Time off with family.
4. Job security.

Period.

 

[xpdriver]

So today waiting out a delay at CMH I am sitting down eating lunch, and the pilot next to me who worked for Skybus struck up a conversation. I do not really know much about Skybus, and he filled me in. Low pay, but stock options, that is why he was there, whatever I think not my problem.
Then he ask me about flying for Eagle, I tell him that I am happy and as far as regionals go I can not think of any place I would rather work, and also that I am considering a move to Netjets. He then goes on to tell me how I should consider coming to Skybus, they may not pay a lot but at least I get to fly at a major airline. I asked him why he thinks of Skybus as a major, and his response was "because we have big planes" I smiled and said that I dont think that I would like living in CMH.
Do you guys consider Skybus a major airline? I know they fly larger planes then the RJs that I fly, but in chosing between Eagle and Skybus, hands down Eagle for me.

That is the funniest thing i have ever heard...Major airline because I fly a big airplane..I bet he uses that at the bar to get the fat girl..These as%holes are part of the reason our industry is so bad..Still laughing......

 

[zonker]

No, a big watch makes you a Majors Pilot.

Oh, and a Leather Jacket.



...and a backpack.

and mirrored sunglasses.

 

[puddlejumper101]

does working for a Fortune 500 company make you a major airline pilot? I think so...even if they fly RJs.

 

[Scrapdog]

Whats make a "major" pilot? How about what makes a "major" company?

Does your company provide free transportation to the interview?

Does your company provide free accomodations during the interview?

How about the same for newhire training?

Do they provide you with a car during training?

Do your full benifits begin on day 1 of employement?

Does your company provide you with a full uniform and $400/yr uniform allowance?

Does your company provide meals (from a big menu)during your normal work day?

Does your company reimburse any and all tips givin during the work week?

Does your company provide you with a cell phone?

Does your company provide you with the same type of benifits as senior management might have?

*****
The size of the plane doesnt matter. Its how they treat you, that matters.

1. Yes

2. Yes

3. Yes

4. Yes, in certain instances...otherwise they pay you for mileadge to/from your training in your own car.

5. Yes

6. Yes

7. Yes - can't garauntee the food is ALWAYS good.

8. Yes

9. Yes - if you're leadership (usually in the form of a haenious blackberry)...but why would you want a company cell in the 1st place???

10. Yes


- It's called flying for the US military...the biggest "Major" of all.

 

[AWACoff]

If they would pay me enough with a good QOL I would rather fly a super cub around Alaska. I don't wish another pilot bad luck, but I have a serious bad feeling about Skybus. Stock is only good if it is worth something. As far as NJA I am biased but it is great compared to Mesaba in the haydays.

Ain't that the truth!? Give me my paycheck and QOL flying a C150. I'm flying into beautiful island strips but I'd still rather do it in a 2 seater. It's not about the size of the plane, it's about the size of the paycheck x QOL.

 

[Freight Dog]

No, a big watch makes you a Majors Pilot.

Oh, and a Leather Jacket.



...and a backpack.

and mirrored sunglasses.

Don't forget the iPod and spiked hair...

 

[michael707767]

It's not about the size of the plane, it's about the size of the paycheck x QOL.

I agree with you. Pay me enough and I'll fly a 172. If this guy thinks its about the size of the plane, why isn't he flying 747s at Kalitta?

 

[Lake Alice]

Whats make a "major" pilot? How about what makes a "major" company?

Does your company provide free transportation to the interview?

Does your company provide free accomodations during the interview?

How about the same for newhire training?

Do they provide you with a car during training?

Do your full benifits begin on day 1 of employement?

Does your company provide you with a full uniform and $400/yr uniform allowance?

Does your company provide meals (from a big menu)during your normal work day?

Does your company reimburse any and all tips givin during the work week?

Does your company provide you with a cell phone?

Does your company provide you with the same type of benifits as senior management might have?

*****
The size of the plane doesnt matter. Its how they treat you, that matters.

Can you trip trade, drop trips, schedule overnights, bring your spouse/significant other with you, can you plan overnights, have weekends off, can you bid overnights at home? Who cares about a cell phone, a car during training or hotel during an interview. If a cell phone, car during training or a turkey sandwhich you have to eat in an FBO is good QOL for you then more power to ya.
Been there, done that.

 

[AV1ATRX]

I'm not getting into the p***ing contest going on is this thread, but I had to comment on the Skybus uniform. Had a guy pop in to ask for a ride the other day and I noticed that his wings had a BUTTERFLY on them. Not very manly...

 

[siucavflight]

Yes you are correct. A butterfly is not manly.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

What about Mothra?

 

[pipe]

Yes you are correct. A butterfly is not manly.

Give these guys the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it wasn't a butterfly. It could have been one of those feminine hygeine products with "wings" that are always on t.v.

 

[airgator]

I agree with you. Pay me enough and I'll fly a 172. If this guy thinks its about the size of the plane, why isn't he flying 747s at Kalitta?

Last time I checked a 747 Captain @ Kalitta tops out at $192/hr. Why all the hatin?

 

[temcgrew]

Skybus a major?

That's like calling a Suzuki Samurai a Jeep. :laugh:

Or like calling a commodore 64 a computer.