Airbus vs MD 80

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07-24-2016, 05:02 PM

Watches

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Airbus vs MD 80

I am in a custody battle trying to move with my son
I'm needing opinions and facts that an Airbus is a career advancement even though pay is the same
I am a Captain with 10000 hrs
In the MD 80

07-24-2016, 05:08 PM

jcountry

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Well....

They sure ain't making no more MD-80s.

07-24-2016, 05:13 PM

Sputnik

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Submit cockpit photos of each. Should end any debate.

Could also point out that airbus is still in biz while mickey d....not so much.

Seriously...sorry for the situation.

07-24-2016, 05:18 PM

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Do you like airplanes that have large flight decks, tables to eat your lunch, foot rests, no annoying flight controls in the way?

I love the Airbus. Fifi acts up, but I come to expect it from Fifi...

07-24-2016, 06:50 PM

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I think he's looking for talking points to give to a judge on why he should be able to move.

07-24-2016, 06:53 PM

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Just print off some of those Chinese Airbus pay rates and show them that.

07-24-2016, 07:06 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Watches

I am in a custody battle trying to move with my son
I'm needing opinions and facts that an Airbus is a career advancement even though pay is the same
I am a Captain with 10000 hrs
In the MD 80

Am I missing something? Why is a 10k CA asking this? Take what works for you and son? The Bus only makes a good pilot average, so.. go with what really matters, which is your son. Career advancement is 10x better in the Bus, but I shouldn't have to be telling you this?

07-25-2016, 03:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Watches

I am in a custody battle trying to move with my son
I'm needing opinions and facts that an Airbus is a career advancement even though pay is the same
I am a Captain with 10000 hrs
In the MD 80

Might want to wait for the judge's ruling before deciding on the jet as it's probably a larger and immediate situation on your plate.

07-25-2016, 05:06 PM

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I don't know which company you are with but I can guess. Main point you should make is that the MD80's will be gone in the next 2-4 years. Transitioning now will enable you to plan for your son's future at a stable base and not be at the mercy of the TDY which will come as the number of MD80's dwindle.