I've been there 4 1/2 years and I think about leaving a lot, but then it would be like having a real job. USA 3000 isn't the most glamorous job in the world, but I would say it's one of the best jobs in the world if you live in base. I have already made $50K so far this year, and I have only spent one night away from home when they sent me to DTW to cover a trip. 90% of our guys are great to fly with, we are fed well on every leg, and always out and backs (I think there are some layovers in other bases, mostly on weekends).

Management sucks, but that isn't different than anywhere else. We have a decent contract. 65 hours a bid period, and we have 13 bid periods. You can work 90+ hours in a bid period with reserves and trips. Open time is cool because there are open reserve days you can stick in your schedule for a quick 4 hours of pay, and 99% of the time you are not used.

Our Apple Flights almost always full, and our scheduled Florida stuff is doing pretty well too. Apple needs us to get their people down to the hotels they are building. I don't see us ever going out of business. Apple has been around for 30+ years.

I don't have any apps out right now, and I really don't think I will. The only way I'll make more money is flying frieght, and I'm not good at flying at night. We are having a lot of attrition right now, so it might be a good time to get in. If anyone wants to know more, feel free to email me at [email protected].