Gulfstream 200
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Good words. I think a lot of pilots think that only if they can get into a 757, or some kind of major airline job, it will be personally fulfilling, rewarding and make them happy fir life, and all will be good in the world.old_av8er said:I took a check ride from a line guy who had just turned 60 a day or so before the ride, this was in the early 80's. I ask him if he had any regrets, thinking he would miss pushing around the heavy iron. He said yes he had some regrets, he regretted not being there when his son hit his first home run. He regretted not being there when his daughter went to her first prom. He regretted not being there when his first grand child was born. These boys and girls are what the important things in life are all about. He told me he was going to take his grand kid and teach him how to fish.
In the ensueing years I have attempted to teach my new FOs' this
1. How much money did you put in the bank at the end of the month?
2. How many nights did you get to sleep with the person you REALLY wanted to sleep with?
3. What will happen if and when you should bust a medical or reach 60?
Don't matter what kind of plane you fly, where you fly it too or how much status you may thank you have, just go back to the 3 items above.
Back to the original question, how do they fit into the three items? If you are happy with never being a 777 Capt with a major and you have the life you need to fullfill the inner you, then live long and prosper.
Peace brother
"about 200K?"As a major captain flying the 747 I bring in about 200k/year.
I am satisfied with it. Each month I can buy a new car with cash.
I have descent benefits here.
I am single and I love the layovers. The layovers are the best benefit for me.
Meat lots of women on the road and go from there.