Originally Posted by
b738pilot
After observing this forum for a long time, I finally can't keep quiet anymore and had to sign up so I can respond to some of these negative comments.
First of all, I have to thank anthony210 for his hard work and effort along with the rest of our union for finally pushing this contract through. And +1 on your last comment!
I came from the regionals to Miami Air and I love it here. If you're a South Florida based pilot sick of commuting, Miami Air is a lifesaver. The quality of life is great and thanks to this new contract, the money is great. Of course other 737 operators pay a lot more, but for the quality of life, I'm very happy with Miami Air's pay especially with the new contract's increases.
It's not for everyone, and it is what you make of it. But if you're looking for a 737 job that will fly you around the world, make good friends within a small company, have a variety of different types of flights, and your commute being a drive to KMIA, then Miami Air is for you. If you live in Chicago, Dallas, New York, then go to a regional. If you're more interested in flying a regional jet than a 737, then go to a regional. Just don't sit on this forum and bash Miami Air if you don't even work here or know what life is like here. I'm not going to bash the regionals even though I didn't enjoy my time there, everyone has their own thing that works for them.
But I can tell you, as a Miami Air pilot, I'm very happy to call this my airline and make a career here.
I was at MAI for over 5 years. Now I'm at JetBlue. Are u seriously calling it your career airline? I also live in Miami. Something isn't right with you. Commuting is better than MAI commercial flying to your destination, any day. Wait until you 3 leg to Boston out of FLL. Or limo to MCO, TPA, Etcccc.
Flying the 737 vs a regional? Hahahahah. You think anyone cares about what plane u fly , when u are getting poorly compensated? I flew the 737 since 1999 until 2011 before I came to the blue. It didn't benefit my family at all. Now, I'm home every night, drive to work just like u claim MAI is about. You're gone for dayssss, back side of the clock flying, limos everywhere, 300 hours of flying a year if lucky. Your 737 type rating isn't any good if u don't have the time on the plane. Again, don't settle for mediocrity. Don't let MAI tell u that you're a special type of pilot because u fly etops on a 737 all around the world. Almost all the captains at MAI with a couple of exceptions, are there because they can't get hire anywhere else. They are scabs from eastern or have DUI, violations,skeletons ,etccc on their closets that MAI covers for them, including check airmen. You have no idea about what u are talking about. You'll learn the hard way when u get to fly with some really incompetent captains. The only reason the TA was passed, because they can't find pilots. Ask Miguel Martin what are the background of the pilots they are picking up. By the way, I was in the training dept . I know exactly what kind they hire. MAI isn't a place to be proud to work for. Remember, if u don't fly 200 hrs within 12 calendars month, airlines won't consider u. That my be the case at MAI where u hardly fly.
LMAO