Originally Posted by
Thedude
I completely disagree. Getting out of the commuters was a good move for myself. I prefer the 2 week on 2 week off sked and not flying every bloody day I am on the road. Its a completely different lifestyle. Not to mention getting to fly to just about every contient and have some interesting layovers.
If you already have you 1000 PIC turbine (jet) and are financially stable, I would seriously consider the move.
ACMIs aren't places to retire from but yet another stepping stone
I would agree that once you have the 1000 pic jet, the regional job is not enhancing your career.
Retiring from an ACMI may not be all that bad these days and going forward. I am not very encouraged by the trend in retirement benefits at the 'majors'. We have a retirement benefit program at our company, but as with any company these days, better to make your own arrangements...I know, UPS and FredX are different...things can change anywhere, for better and for worse.
The important thing, once you meet the competitive mins, is to work at a place you enjoy, doing something you enjoy.
Which ACMI are you looking at? That can make all the difference.
Cheers,
WG