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Yeah I just finished reading it. I guess it all depends on what side of the fence you're on.
To answer some questions; yes it is one of those larger aircraft and the pay is like I said, in the top 10% of industry for that size equipment, about 30 hours/mo and 5-10 RON's/mo. The only downside is that its away from home and not in the most desireable part of the country (from a cost of living standpoint).
Disclaimer: I've never flown for an airline so I have no first hand experience as to whether or not I'd like that world, but after 8 years of mil flying and 6 years and three jobs in the 135/corporate world, I'm not sure the grass is any greener there.
Thanks for the input, like someone said earlier, I still have to get the interview first.
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To answer some questions; yes it is one of those larger aircraft and the pay is like I said, in the top 10% of industry for that size equipment, about 30 hours/mo and 5-10 RON's/mo. The only downside is that its away from home and not in the most desireable part of the country (from a cost of living standpoint).
Disclaimer: I've never flown for an airline so I have no first hand experience as to whether or not I'd like that world, but after 8 years of mil flying and 6 years and three jobs in the 135/corporate world, I'm not sure the grass is any greener there.
Thanks for the input, like someone said earlier, I still have to get the interview first.
Nap
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Nappy,
Having flown for a major airline for several years I personally would return to a "good" corporate job if one were offered to me....and hopefully, I'll have that opportunity soon. Flying an airliner, or any airplane for that matter, is an absolute thrill. However, delays, trip extensions, crew scheduling, dirty cockpits, union issues, etc., associated with airline jobs tend to steal from that thrill very quickly.
Having flown for a major airline for several years I personally would return to a "good" corporate job if one were offered to me....and hopefully, I'll have that opportunity soon. Flying an airliner, or any airplane for that matter, is an absolute thrill. However, delays, trip extensions, crew scheduling, dirty cockpits, union issues, etc., associated with airline jobs tend to steal from that thrill very quickly.
Nappy,
Someone said it.... what is valuable to you? If you can get by with an airline job "at home", go for it. If your family isn't going to be happy with the current situation, go airline (as long as it is Southwest.... ) otherwise, stay at your corporate gig. Maybe the wife and kids will just need several months to adjust.
I only know of Southwest being able to ride this storm as they have for the past 31 years.... I was with them for over 12 years thru the fuel shortages, the gulf war.... I have alot of faith in the people of Southwest... I don't think even Jet Blue can survive it.
Anyway, enough of that.. if you want to find out more, PM me.
Someone said it.... what is valuable to you? If you can get by with an airline job "at home", go for it. If your family isn't going to be happy with the current situation, go airline (as long as it is Southwest.... ) otherwise, stay at your corporate gig. Maybe the wife and kids will just need several months to adjust.
I only know of Southwest being able to ride this storm as they have for the past 31 years.... I was with them for over 12 years thru the fuel shortages, the gulf war.... I have alot of faith in the people of Southwest... I don't think even Jet Blue can survive it.
Anyway, enough of that.. if you want to find out more, PM me.
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Hey Nappy,
I left the excellent paying Gulfstream job for a MAJOR a while back, back when it did not look like the sky was falling for the industry. I really enjoyed the summer of love, contract negotiations, US Air aquisition talks, Avolar Fiasco, 9/11, bankruptcy threat/realization, and finally a furlough. That aside, I did enjoy the schedule, flying a 737, pay, benefits, and career potential. Unfortunately, that has all changed and the big question is not when will I get recalled, it is if ??? UAL's plans will have far reaching affects on the rest of the industry as well as this possible war, lest we forget the miserable economy. There has been some good advice given here, as they have said, a bird in the hand ! Heavy corporate equipment pays pretty nicely and when you make captain it will be really nice. Especially if it is in the top 10% ! That is not to say that once this mess recovers that you cannot start over again at an airline. I would have had 24 years at UAL so I too was willing to take that huge pay cut. I had a 5 year plan to catch up and recover from the early years at the airline. Now with my furlough and renewed corporate career, it will be quite a bit longer. I am very grateful to have a flying job ! Don't think that other airlines are not watching what UAL and US Air are going through, I truely beleive that all of the great benies and great pay are going to be things of the past. There are a few success stories out there with SWA and JBLU however there is still some uncertainty. Then again, no job has an absolute gaurantee.
This is only my experience so don't take this as a big slam to an airline career, I truely wished it would have worked out. I am still reading posts on this board as a result of my continued interest in UAL and hoping for a glimmer of good news from time to time.
So, good luck with your decision. Make the best of whatever you decide !
PS. I too made the move to another city, fortunately, we are really happy and our previous home is still home to us, always will be but we are really having fun here ! Once you settle in and make some friends, a person could be happy almost anywhere ! Even Detriot, well, maybe not. I would not do that to my family ! Also, a little distance from the inlaws is nice !
Hey Nappy,
I left the excellent paying Gulfstream job for a MAJOR a while back, back when it did not look like the sky was falling for the industry. I really enjoyed the summer of love, contract negotiations, US Air aquisition talks, Avolar Fiasco, 9/11, bankruptcy threat/realization, and finally a furlough. That aside, I did enjoy the schedule, flying a 737, pay, benefits, and career potential. Unfortunately, that has all changed and the big question is not when will I get recalled, it is if ??? UAL's plans will have far reaching affects on the rest of the industry as well as this possible war, lest we forget the miserable economy. There has been some good advice given here, as they have said, a bird in the hand ! Heavy corporate equipment pays pretty nicely and when you make captain it will be really nice. Especially if it is in the top 10% ! That is not to say that once this mess recovers that you cannot start over again at an airline. I would have had 24 years at UAL so I too was willing to take that huge pay cut. I had a 5 year plan to catch up and recover from the early years at the airline. Now with my furlough and renewed corporate career, it will be quite a bit longer. I am very grateful to have a flying job ! Don't think that other airlines are not watching what UAL and US Air are going through, I truely beleive that all of the great benies and great pay are going to be things of the past. There are a few success stories out there with SWA and JBLU however there is still some uncertainty. Then again, no job has an absolute gaurantee.
This is only my experience so don't take this as a big slam to an airline career, I truely wished it would have worked out. I am still reading posts on this board as a result of my continued interest in UAL and hoping for a glimmer of good news from time to time.
So, good luck with your decision. Make the best of whatever you decide !
PS. I too made the move to another city, fortunately, we are really happy and our previous home is still home to us, always will be but we are really having fun here ! Once you settle in and make some friends, a person could be happy almost anywhere ! Even Detriot, well, maybe not. I would not do that to my family ! Also, a little distance from the inlaws is nice !
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Nothng better than a major airline job.
I would definitly leave a good corp job for the opportunity to fly a big bad 737 and have the opportunity to get govment' cheese........
Is this really a question today? c'mon.....If you have a decent job, BE HAPPY!!
I would rather be flying a pink Citation Jet (well........) than getting unemplyment waiting for UAL or DAL to call me back. (really, that will be soon......ya)
I would definitly leave a good corp job for the opportunity to fly a big bad 737 and have the opportunity to get govment' cheese........
Is this really a question today? c'mon.....If you have a decent job, BE HAPPY!!
I would rather be flying a pink Citation Jet (well........) than getting unemplyment waiting for UAL or DAL to call me back. (really, that will be soon......ya)
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