Amish RakeFight
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Dude?
Hey, at least he capitalized them.
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Dude?
Dude?
I agree with you blueridge. And contrary to popular belief, I think Yip is right.I have thought that the regionals might start hurting for qualified pilots pretty soon. Consider the facts:
1. Fractionals hiring like mad
2. Majors starting to hire again
3. Regional pay and QOL never quite finding the rock bottom
4. VLJs coming on line
There are lots of places for experienced pilots to go and not quite as many eager young pups willing to be worked like dogs for peanuts (to mix a metaphor).
Before Skywest quashed ASA's growth, hiring minimums were down to 600-1. From what I heard, quite a few captains became de facto CFIs.
Just wait until you get married, have a family and try and make ends meet the way you intended to when those pathetic paychecks come rolling in.
I agree with you. I don't recommend getting into aviation to anyone. As a matter of fact, I speak at various schools on career day and when I tell those youngins about the average payscales from the majors to corporate, I have to pick up their faces off the floor. Most of the professors are floored andThere are too many pilots out there. Otherwise we would be making more than truck drivers.
Untill there are
(1) long term stability (ha) and
(2) realistic payscales (hahaha)
across the board it is too much of a crapshoot to base your future on aviation as a career!
End of discussion!
You know, good for you if you're content with your individual situation. I guess that if you can keep on getting the schedules you need, you got it made. Honestly, if you're content, all the power to you.
However, my argument is and was geared for that young pup that's just stepping into the game expecting the world of "Margaritas and Senoritas," as someone else quoted. That person who will fly for anybody at any price, as long as it's an airline job. The person who believes that the pain may only last for a couple of years. Since upgrade will follow shortly thereafter, as well as the money.
That may be true for some. It's also true that some may even get to a major before the average Joe. Then, you have those who are content with what they make because they make it work. But it's pretty clear that's simply not the norm. Especially when there's more than one mouth to feed.
My point is merely to try and educate the newcomers on the facts that they may face at a typical regional. To some it may matter. To some it may not, especially if their parent's bank accounts do the thinking for them. In any case, unless you're absolutely sure and willing to pay the price, my advice to the hopefuls is to choose other routes. Corporate, fractionals, or 135 until you're competitive for those positions. Or better yet, stay away completely if you can live without it.
In answer to your observation about my personal well being, I do just fine. Not because of aviation alone but because I'm blessed and fortunate enough to own businesses outside of aviation. So...no, I don't think I'm bitter. But if observing the downward trends that hurt my fellow pilots classify me as being "bitter" then I guess I'll proudly wear that hat.