Originally Posted by
GoCats67
As an ORD 67T f/o that lives local, I threw a "no-hitter" last month. I missed the "perfect game" by just one FSB. So, I left the house 1 time for mother United, but did not turn a wheel. 1 un-used FSB and 3 un-used SCs and I get 75 hours for all my trouble.
Don't expect that will last too long as all the 67T F/Os that have gotten a bid will undoubtedly be sent to training first.
It is difficult if you need the cash associated with higher flying, but if not, it is a pretty sweet deal.
I hear this, but it doesn't make sense....
So you can sit at home for 75 hours pay, or fly 18 days and get paid 90. Because that 15 hours of pay is such a big deal.
And giving up 18 days off for an additional 15 hours of pay doesn't sound like a good trade-off to me.
Or you could find something else to do in those days off that also earns money, and lets you be with your family at night. You might even find you can make even more money.
I realize some guys are running their finances pretty right, but United Airlines isn't the only way in the world to make money.
After all we are all (98%) college grads....