Tons of research says otherwise....but what do scientist know. And from personal experience....you always seem to be playing catch up...and you never do. It is a personal choice but I think there is more to the equation than great pay and benefits. Be well informed so when you get in...you are not caught off guard. But as a C-17 guy...you are used to working VERY hard! (By the way...thanks for your service....I came from the C-130..as a Loadmaster)

SWA guys work hard but 99% of those that I know love it there.

Being a pilot is not the healthiest lifestyle regardless...I think we can all admit that.


Salty Dog...there is no shame in being a freight dog! I flew night cargo (in a Falcon 20..in fact..some old FedEx birds!) and I was proud of my freight dog status...and it made me a better pilot.