Not as easy as it sounds. Lots of guys here in their mid to late 40's who are making $165-200k/yr.

To start over at the bottom of a list on first year pay may not be doable for many.

For myself, there is no way that I wouldn't go into serious debt on first year pay. Also I would more than likely have little to no control over my schedule for 4-7 years. This is a key time in my kids' lives and I need to be home as much as possible.

Does it suck not having union representation and a CBA? Definitely.

I've voted ALPA twice and am looking forward to doing it again....soon.

GP