Originally Posted by
SkyHigh
I remember vividly reading an article in Career Pilot magazine on the life of a NWA widebody captain.
It was over 15 years ago and I will never forget the photo of the guy standing in his boat house showing off his rack of custom made wooden canoes. In the background his like new Cessna 185 on EDO floats was sitting nicely in its slip.
He owned the entire pond and surrounding 200 plus acres. His house was like a log palace. The guy had just turned 50, was obviously loaded and enjoying life.
I wish I still had that article.
SkyHigh
Yeah, the widebody Captains are still doing ok. Here's a link on the life of a MEM based narrowbody First Officer.
(after the 40% pay cut)
http://www.drbukk.com/gmhom/park.html