Originally Posted by
f10a
Interesting background, and congrats, but curious... Wouldn't a captain on a BBJ GV or Global be a highly desirable position with an excellent salary to begin with? Assuming this isn't some gig for a ME outfit, I know a capt flying similar 91 making 225 + bonus with benefits and QOL most airlines can't touch, this making the switch to 121 a big step backwards.
Corporate aviation has been very good to me but quite simply I can't sacrifice my family anymore to live this lifestyle. Chasing a yachts around the world for weeks on end followed by a single day off can wear a person out quickly. Furthermore, job stability is something I'm desperately seeking and Southwest hopefully will provide just that along with a great culture.
While I'll take a large paycut from flying BBJ's, Globals, and Gulftstreams it will be somewhat short lived. I make what a 5-10 year FO at Southwest makes and not even close to Captain pay.
I feel extremely humbled and fortunate to join the Southwest ranks.