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SkyHigh 10-15-2007 08:45 PM

Les Abend Strikes Again
 
The latest installment from Les Abends section of Flying Magazine titled "Jumpseat" details the migration of his FO's from wealthy focused airline pilots to that of working other jobs and businesses to stay afloat.

In the article he describes the transition of FO's to that of entrepreneurs who have had to seek other income streams outside of the flight deck and are now leaving the profession for greener pastures.

Years ago I also was forced to seek outside income and discovered that it was easier than I had thought and offered greater benefits to my lifestyle and income potential.

Les flies for American Airlines one of the cherished legacy airline plum jobs to have. Les laments that the profession of airline pilot is loosing its status as "the day job". Today what keep pilots barely in the profession is not for the pay but the some of the flexibilities and side benefits of compensation.

It seems to me that airlines should offer more flexibility to keep pilots in the profession and to draw others back. As a main source of income it just doesn't make sense anymore for most.

Skyhigh

mrvmo 10-16-2007 04:54 AM

Someone all ready beat you to that one you knob......old news.

SkyHigh 10-16-2007 04:57 AM

Really?
 

Originally Posted by mrvmo (Post 247861)
Someone all ready beat you to that one you knob......old news.

You mean that there is already a thread about the article or that it is old news that pilots are leaving the profession?

SkyHigh

FlyerJosh 10-16-2007 04:59 AM

How about both... Come on SkyHigh... you're slackin! It was posted 5 days ago. :D

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/sh...ad.php?t=17801

mrvmo 10-16-2007 05:01 AM


Originally Posted by SkyHigh (Post 247863)
You mean that there is already a thread about the article or that it is old news that pilots are leaving the profession?

SkyHigh

Try the search function big boy.

Freight Dog 10-16-2007 05:44 AM

Infraction issued to mrvmo-- insulting other members. Check your PM.

bleagle 10-16-2007 10:55 AM


Originally Posted by SkyHigh (Post 247783)
The latest installment from Les Abends section of Flying Magazine titled "Jumpseat" details the migration of his FO's from wealthy focused airline pilots to that of working other jobs and businesses to stay afloat.

In the article he describes the transition of FO's to that of entrepreneurs who have had to seek other income streams outside of the flight deck and are now leaving the profession for greener pastures.

Years ago I also was forced to seek outside income and discovered that it was easier than I had thought and offered greater benefits to my lifestyle and income potential.

Les flies for American Airlines one of the cherished legacy airline plum jobs to have. Les laments that the profession of airline pilot is loosing its status as "the day job". Today what keep pilots barely in the profession is not for the pay but the some of the flexibilities and side benefits of compensation.

It seems to me that airlines should offer more flexibility to keep pilots in the profession and to draw others back. As a main source of income it just doesn't make sense anymore for most.

Skyhigh

I can feel your anger... it makes you stronger! Yes Luke SkyHigh-er....YES!! Come to the DARK Side!

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SenecaDriver 10-16-2007 11:34 AM

C152????
 
So how's the C-152 Sky? Is that why we havent heard from you in a while? Getting current? Alaska will need folks soon.:D

bleagle 10-16-2007 01:53 PM

Skyhigh,

https://alaskaairlines.recruitmax.co...szOrderID=5515

Get hired and volunteer/donate to ALPA PAC to help lobby for change instead of posting "articles"....

SkyHigh 10-17-2007 06:31 AM

Really
 

Originally Posted by SenecaDriver (Post 248088)
So how's the C-152 Sky? Is that why we havent heard from you in a while? Getting current? Alaska will need folks soon.:D

Wow, DO you really think they will need ME soon?? I am flying it almost every day. :D

SkyHigh


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