Originally Posted by
FLY6584
Originally Posted by
tom11011
Yes, that would be crazy. The only sane decision would be to put your hours in and move on to a major/corporate with a realistic salary. Why not just stay where you are at a little longer and skip the regional flying altogether?
A few reasons actually...
First if I don't take this opportunity at an early out now there is a good chance I will have to stay another 5 years until the end of my commitment and considering if I can get picked up by a Major/Legacy in the next 1-2 years that could mean a lot of seniority time missed out on.
Secondly there is the constant fear of getting sent to a UAV in the Air Force and should that happen not only do I miss out on logging time, but my recency of experience goes to hell and I'm really screwed when I get out.
And last, but not least I am so unbelievably over the bull$hit in the Air Force. I am ready for flying to be my primary job again and ready to put my roots down in the Southeast for good even if that means I have to commute to my airline job.
Right now the Air Force is offering a decent separation pay to "thin" the force and I have already applied for it so I should know here in a few weeks whether it was approved or not.
FLY, you need to do what is best for you! As long as you know what you're getting yourself into and are prepared for the serious drop in income, and if it's what you want, then do it. No sugar coating, flying in Florida can be "fun". But let me tell you after nearly 20 years in the regional world before moving to a legacy, regional flying is exhausting. Of course, the novelty will wear off and you'll have to deal with the reality of the situation. And the Saab is nicknamed the Swedish Sauna for a reason! It is miserable in the south Florida heat. But Silver could be a pole vault to a major. But with the incompetent people running that place I just wouldn't plan on staying for any length of time. Good luck with your decision and thanks for your service.