Originally Posted by
Airbum
Whats incorrect? He retired because he was going to lose a ton of money if he didn't. He left the job because it was going downhill for him. That job (delta prior to BK ) is gone and the new one is not as good.
the OP can't get the job his captain used to have. All that is left is what his captain left.
The OP is already 28 with only 1200 hours. He is getting some great experience but certainly not ahead of the power curve by much. I just wanted him to think about options and not get stuck on being a 777 International pilot as the end all. How many guys even do that job in the
USA?
edit: I do think I could have worded it better about why he left.
My point was that I doubt a guy with 30 years at DAL would have quit in a huff even after BK. He would have taken a pay cut, but would have still been over $200K with good QOL. Those guys quit to get their lump sum, and it was a tough call even then...but hard to leave multi-millions laying on the table.
But yes, the OP should consider all options, especially since he has fallen into the corporate track as a low-timer.