Originally Posted by
midrats
Given that type of attrition (5k = nearly a 1/3 the workforce at AA) is it crazy to
think that my QOL from a pay / scheduling standpoint would still be pretty good? To put it more simply, it seems being a widebody FO with a decent amount of scheduling options would be possible. Widebody FO pay + pension seems pretty close to Captain pay. Is my logic sound?
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If you want to roll the dice on having 3-4K guys above you vice below you. First rule of airline flying get/take the first seniority number you can, then go from there.
I bailed at 12 years, only thing I miss is boat flying and the ready room. The money wasn't worth the QOL. Given how good times are now, it's hopefully not going to matter. I'll let you know in about 30 years, right now though I don't know how to get by on less than 14 days off a month. No idea how I did 60+ hour work weeks. Not seeing my kids for 8 months of work ups followed by an 8-10 month deployment... F that.