Originally Posted by
Vito
To the OP,
Don't forget to factor in retirement benefits into your calculus. During 2004-2007 when UPS was hiring, I know of at least 3 16year plus Captains from USAir and Northwest that left. I know it was a different time, but these experienced pilots cited the retirement benefit at UPS was a lot better than if they stayed as Captains at their respective airlines..I've flown with all 3 of them recently and they said that even in hindsight they're still better off because of the retirement plan. They were all in their early to mid 40's age wise.
Interesting. Yeah if I do make the move hopefully it's the last. Spirits my third. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the job and have been very fortunate to upgrade very quickly but the money just isn't here and in not sure it will ever be.
I don't need to be the highest paid but it needs to be close. ULCCs can absolutely afford it without screwing up their precious CASM