SkyBoy1981 said:
Hi all
Just wondering what the average day is like for most XJT line holders? I know lines vary, but speaking on average..how long are most duty days? How many days off are most lines providing per month? Just trying to get an idea of what to expect later down the road for planning purposes. Thanks!
I am a very senior line holder.
Most of my days involve getting up around 0830 and reading the Wall Street Journal or Investor's Business Daily as I am a regional pilot and my money works for me.
Then, I grab a :30 minute shower with exotic bath salts and sparkling water.
When I get out, there is usually a young lady there to pat me dry and put baby powder on my freshly shorn balls.
I hop in the limo shorlty thereafter and ride to the airport - usually making a few stock trades along the way so that I can educate my crew on the finer points of the market and keep my trading skills sharp.
When I get to the plane, everything is set up and the Flight attendant has my coffee made with just the right amount of real cream and sugar.
My taxiing skills are impeccable and my take off is barely felt in the cabin... the flight is perfect as I always know what altitude to fly at for the smoothest ride - my 178 hours in type ensures this.
After landing, the flight attendant calls up and says, "Captain, sir.. the passengers are wondering when we will be landing.."
I let out a laugh, the kind of laugh that a seasoned airline veteran of 4 years only knows how to do and it provides reassurance for all.
We taxi into the gate area under a hail of water from the airport fire trucks as every one of my arrivals is a celebration for the team - complete with photo opportunites.
I usually meet the press at the top of the jetway and then sign autographs for the passengers - I do this for free since I am independently wealthy and my Captain salary is so high.
The passengers know that I care.
Then I walk down with my entourage to the lobby area where another limo is waiting to take me to my 17 bedroom mansion.
I take 15 days off on my yacht and then do it all again.
If you pay your dues and play your cards right, you can have a life like mine in the airlines.
Drop me a line sometime. If my senior schedule allows us to fly together, I will show you my portfolio and give you some tips on airmanship and stock trading.
That is my typical schedule, but again, I am fairly senior in this business.
Sincerely,
B. Franklin
