Originally Posted by
mooneymite
Absolutely true. I also delayed taking SS, so it increases 8% for every year past normal full retirement age (66, for me) until 70. If you have longevity in your family history, this might be a good strategy for you.
But, again, for me the big benefit is the flying. At the airline, my last 2 years I did turn-arounds on a 2-on, 5-off schedule making more money than God, but the flying was boring. A 121 guy may fly into 100 different airports in his entire career. I've flown into over 650 different airports with NetJets in the time I've been here!
In my opinion, if the lower pay and harder work don't bother you, this company takes pretty good care of it's people as compared to what else is out there for retired 121 pilots.
Again! This job is NOT for everyone, but I really like it.
How some of our hobbyist pilots can look themselves in the mirror after choosing to stay on the seniority list while the company was furloughing pilots who are on their first career and trying to provide for their families is beyond me.