Originally Posted by
cadetdrivr
Also remember that it’s called an economic cycle for a reason so when the music eventually stops the flying will slow. It will happen, we just don’t know when. Pilots companywide will be flying the low end of the credit range and those that really hustle will be fighting over scraps. Junior pilots with high credit months will be something that’s talked about in the past tense.
High credit is something to enjoy but not something to expect when making financial plans for your family.
We have lots of guys in the bottom 1/3 of the seniority list that have not seen anything other than great times at UA. Half of them are veterans of the “lost decade” and know the score. The other half not so much.
Something along these lines was going to be my next post. Airlines cycle up and down, when and how deep is anyone’s guess. Supporting a family with a stable job is not something to take lightly.
Starting over at the bottom of the list, commuting, reserve, not being home for weekends or holidays, no summer vacations for the foreseeable future, possible furloughs, etc etc.
This career has some serious downsides to consider too. Especially for an older established person.