Originally Posted by
CAAC ATP
Can't really blame him. For a junior pilot, the cost of displacement and commuting to NYC equates to about a $5000 a year pay cut when considering crashpad, transportation, and food expenses. Combine that with three backward AE's and the prospect of drawn out contract negotiations, and FedEx looks like the promised land.
Personally, I'm here for the duration, but I can certainly understand the thought process.
As a brown poolie since 2007, I ponder balancing all issues IF and WHEN UPS may call. 33k first year is no good and if they can keep the pay scales 149/yr 2nd year is not too shabby...... But it is just money and that is important but not always the best reason to jump a ship that is not on fire or listing. FedEx & UPS are on top now (UPS is not so much a happy place at the moment). My age is a bigger factor now even as a Jr DAL pilot. Best thing to do is not fret over decisions until you have one to make. So I would recommend applying anywhere you think you may want to go and then worry about any decisions when they appear. But remember at some point it aint about the money!
Just sayin.
