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Apparently I struck a nerve, and each of you has missed the point. We're underpaid for what we do. Bottom line.
Yes, I asked about the AMF job because quality of life is more important than money, to a point. The info I got on the AMF job tells me it's not there in my case so I won't be applying for that job. Novel idea, getting some information before applying for a position.
I purposely did not compare 121 to what we do because scheduled airlines are not salaried positions. They fly more than we do. My personal yearly high was 535 in the X on the 18 day. Lowest at the regionals was about 750 with two vacation slots and related non-flight work.
I don't disagree with much of your post, but I also think you missed my point. Obviously I was not communicating.
Edit: Junglejett got some of the point. I would disagree about work hours though. From show on day one to shutdown on day 7 I'm at work. We've let airlines and etc convince us that time isn't "work".