It keeps getting better, ASA nonrev fees increase

[JoeMerchant]

And my perspective is that after spending years and many $$$ getting qualified for this job, and then spending years on "the street" underemployed due to 9/11, and then facing a huge paycut to move forward in this career, and then being at the bottom of a list highly subject to losing my job again, I say $70k is not adaquate.

Risk > Reward

Turbo

That is why some of us "choose" not to go to the bottom of another list and start over again....It isn't worth it to many now.....

 

[TurboAWD]

Which I understand. However, I feel a senior position at a "regional" is false security. To much chance for closing domiciles (I won't commute), or your flying being completely replaced. And yes, I will stipulate, ALPA as a whole has made many mistakes leading to this situation. And yes, I also realize that "the majors" aren't exactly stable. I just feel the instability is compounded working at a subcontractor.

And it doesn't change the fact that I don't think 70-90k is a "lot" of money. And I want a pony.

Turbo

 

[wms]

Good for you (really, I mean that). I still say $70k is not a lot of money. And if I thought I would top out at less than $100k, I would not have spent the time, money, and effort to get into this unstable industry.

Turbo

75% of all millionaires make less than 6 figures. It's not how much you earn, it's what you do with it. Not to say a guy shouldn't have the majors as a goal, I do, but happiness isn't what you achieve, it's who you are.

 

[COOPERVANE]

A$$hole= Someone who states a large sum of money is not that large in order to make himself look successful to his peers.

70K IS a lot of money to most people in the WORLD. If you can only scrape by on 70K-90K and you don't live in Manhattan, you need to read some money management books...Seriously

 

[SYX328]

Republic is getting the same raise in fees. However if you have all ready set yourself up then you don't have to pay until your next renewal.

 

[TurboAWD]

I'm glad you guys arent negotiating pilot contracts.
Enjoy your SJS.

Turbo

 

[IBNAV8R]

Granted, $200 is "penny ante". Managements don't seem to get it.

"Lets 'nickel and dime' the front line workers to make up for lost revenue. But don't worry, this won't affect employee morale one bit. It's ONLY $200. They'll ALL still do their absolute best to save every penny of excess cost regardless of any extra effort required."

In other words: "Let's just tweak the little guy who's fingers are directly on the cost knob and be rest assured there will be no negative effects."