Originally Posted by
121isnofun
I'd like to hear from some of you who have left the airlines behind in hopes of finding greener pastures in corporate aviation.
In particular, what are some things worth noting to those thinking of making the switch that perhaps may not be so obvious.
Many thanks.
I made the switch in 09 after 5+ years at the regionals. Best move I ever made.
There is no way I could ever go back to the airline life now.
Every guy will have his pros and cons, and every corporate job is different as well.
The basic premise of corporate is that the boss can treat you as a tool or a part of the family. Hopefully you receive the latter.
For me....
Pros
- no more airline Managment
- no more whiney paxs
- no more less than deserved pay
- I eat well
- better destinations
- fly for one family/business and you know your paxs
- great fellow pilots and cabin attendants.
- NO UNION!!!
- maintenance is great. Plane always in 100% working order.
- fuel, hotel and airline rewards points
- at training, you are a paying customer vs a willing victim.
Cons
- no set Sked (although we work together to secure days off)
- no non-rev bennies (although your pay should compensate for that)
- some corporate gigs are 24/7 on call.
- load bags, clean and stock airplane (some guys whine about this, IMHO, that's why you get paid more and part if corporate)
Hope this helps! Would be the best move you could ever make