Pistonpilot
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Article in USA Today about the current state of the industry.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2005-02-07-airline-employees_x.htm?POE=TRVISVA
Kit Darby is having to sacrifice.
"It's not as good a job today as it was a few years ago," said Kit Darby, a United Airlines captain for 20 years. "I've been furloughed five times and worked for three airlines that went out of business. I know what it means to start over."
United pilots are in process of approving an 11.8% decrease in pay on top of a 30% reduction a year ago. As a result, Darby's pay will go from about $230,000 to $150,000.
Sudden decreases in income have caused stress at home. Darby said he and his girlfriend, a first officer for United, had to sell their car after she was laid off in 2003. She found a new job with a charter airline making $70,000 less than before. The pair's household income has shrunk by at least $150,000 a year, forcing them to rely on savings to pay the bills.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2005-02-07-airline-employees_x.htm?POE=TRVISVA
Kit Darby is having to sacrifice.
"It's not as good a job today as it was a few years ago," said Kit Darby, a United Airlines captain for 20 years. "I've been furloughed five times and worked for three airlines that went out of business. I know what it means to start over."
United pilots are in process of approving an 11.8% decrease in pay on top of a 30% reduction a year ago. As a result, Darby's pay will go from about $230,000 to $150,000.
Sudden decreases in income have caused stress at home. Darby said he and his girlfriend, a first officer for United, had to sell their car after she was laid off in 2003. She found a new job with a charter airline making $70,000 less than before. The pair's household income has shrunk by at least $150,000 a year, forcing them to rely on savings to pay the bills.
