The only and I really do mean only downside I see with NJ is that the work less and get paid more program doesn't seem to work like it would with a major. And I say this soley based on what I see from the reservists I see in my squadron at major freight companies that are sked for 7 day trips and drop mil leave or move vacation days and get paid for the whole month and never worked a day?? That is the program I am looking for! It just seems that the contract the unions have at the majors allow for more flexibility with your sked.
Don't get me wrong if I was an owner of a company like NJ I would want my pilots to work for there pay. It would just be nice to be a 15+ captain and be able to throttle back your sked and still make the $$, and I only see that with the majors (UPS/FED EX). Isn't true that no matter how senior you are at NJ you will still work the 7/7 , 15 or 18 day sked. If I'm wrong about that let me know.