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My story is a bit like Zaps.... though different....
7 years flying the herc.....
followed by 3 years flying an ATR.....
followed by 12 years OUT of the business....
Today I commute to ATL for my last 121 trip on the E170...
in 10 days or so I start training in the Citation Encore for a corp outfit with 5 of them..... no commuting, pay is decent, ......QOL is what it is about.
Just curious Herc, What did you do in the 12 years you were out of the business?
I think most would jump from the airlines is they could make 150K a year in the end. Most know it is a combination of money, and the home like. With out money the Mrs. will want you to have a second job.
I love the job I have, but given the right opportunity, I too would jump. It just needs to eventually have the money of a mid level Captain at a major to do so.
It all boils down to what you like. Having done both, (corp and 121), I personally have to go with 121 regardless of money. Once you have a little seniority, it allows you have much more choice and flxiblilty than corporate allows. Ex. bases, equipment, time off, schedule. I average 16 days off a month. The past two months I have had 18 days off. If I want to make more money I fly more. Some people like flying with the same people and developing relationships with the execs. I personally like being a number and flying with new people. In corporate, flying with the same pilot all the time, the habits of the other pilot start getting old (their noises, manerisms, etc) kinda of like flying with your brother after a while, only your with him for a long time in a small space.
As I said I think it all comes down to the individual. The key is to know your likes and dislikes. All in all I'll take 121.
It all boils down to what you like. Having done both, (corp and 121), I personally have to go with 121 regardless of money. Once you have a little seniority, it allows you have much more choice and flxiblilty than corporate allows. Ex. bases, equipment, time off, schedule. I average 16 days off a month. The past two months I have had 18 days off. If I want to make more money I fly more. Some people like flying with the same people and developing relationships with the execs. I personally like being a number and flying with new people. In corporate, flying with the same pilot all the time, the habits of the other pilot start getting old (their noises, manerisms, etc) kinda of like flying with your brother after a while, only your with him for a long time in a small space.
As I said I think it all comes down to the individual. The key is to know your likes and dislikes. All in all I'll take 121.
Dawgs
If you can stay hired ... there is some degree of timing involved there.
I'm jealous of both Zap & Herc... I'd go back to flying fulltime in a second for a decent corporate job. Who needs 150k for good QOL and high 5 figures?
I have days when I wish I could go back to just bidding a schedule. I miss flying mindless LGA turns. Other days I really like it here. I guess it just depends.
I suppose i'll always have some regrets. Maybe when my son is a little older i'll apply at SWA or FedEx and see what happens. <shrug>
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