Originally Posted by Airsupport

I took the liberty of highlighting some of the stupidest things i have ever heard. Most pilots will not be "stuck in 60-80 range". that is just ignorant. I have 2 brothers, and a handfull of friends who have proved that other wise. and thats just people i know. I also know 3 guys who fly corporate, are not on call a lot of the time (scheduled out several weeks in advance), and bring in well over 180000. they happen to think it is a great way to live life. (especially when the boss goes to the bahamas and he gets to take his family too.) by the way, starting f.o. there is 80000.

And either you are skyhighs alter ego (different name) or you are making some big assumptions about his new career. And you would have to be a fool to say real estate is the way to go right now!!! If you talk to a real estate agent they would tell you to go be a pilot and not be a realestate agent because the competition is fierce, the market is saturated, and everyone and there dog can obtain a realestate license. So don't get to high and mighty with your thinking. This industry isn't for those who aren't willing to make the sacrifices they need to get what they want. Whether that be here at pinnacle, and yes There are SEVERAL captains here who are lifers. They make well into the 100k range by being in either the training department working mon-fri, 8-5, or the line captain who has put in the time and now enjoys 16-18 days off a month, and spends more time with is family than a guy working 9-5. Or you can go to the majors (my brothers are at southwest 6 year and 4 year f.o.'s making over 130k a year. 16 day min off and enjoying life.) And dont say that is for the few and the lucky. My first brother didn't know anyone before he went there. He just went in like everyone else. And something else i will add is that here at pinnacle we have been losing around 25 captains a month. And when they all say good bye on the message board they aren't saying they are leaving the industry. they are saying i am going to fedex, ups, southwest, delta, orion, etc etc.... sorry to say your doomsday sh!t wont work on me. I see the green grass (especially when i go visit my brothers) and know there is light at the end of the tunnel, as long as i dont wuss out and go home crying becuase it was tough for a bit.