Originally Posted by
GoMissed
If somebody can’t put away a good retirement making $200k-$400k a year then something is amiss. ($500k for several at K4)
The LCC’s just recently started getting DC’s. I’d expect that the ACMI’s won’t be far behind.
Are they the big six? No.... but they are certainly respectable careers in their own right.
For many, living in base at an LCC or being home based ACMI beats commuting to a crashpad at a legacy. QOL has a value that varies from individual to individual.
YMMV
Much as we tend to thump our chests and debate our relative merits, most major airline/ACMI jobs are pretty good gigs, especially if you like airplanes.
Even some regional jobs can work out well, with luck, timing, and geography in your favor.
With all that said, the younger you are, the harder you should strive for Big Six employment. Second tier will be a very nice consolation prize if it comes to that.