Originally Posted by FuelJetA
Based in Honolulu...
need the gouge and other ideas in the Aloha state.
I am no longer thinking where I should live. I
am moving to Hawaii next year, early.
I am looking for a decent company.
Anyone want a semi-sweet corporate gig flying a Sabreliner, a brand new Avanti and a Caravan on floats, starting next year? (as PIC, my current gig.)
Before you move, you had better check out the cost of living in Hawaii. Was there in '97 - '02 with NWA. Brought home $1600 a month after taxes (probation pay). Rent was $2000. Visited the Islands in Jan this year and it is totally unbelievable how the cost of housing has gone up!
Average home costs around $450,000. That gets you 3 bedrooms, maybe 2 baths, and around 1200 sq/ft. Be good to your neighbors because you will be very close to them (houses are practically built on top of each other. Can't afford a house, condo's go for around $300,00 - on up. Rent A room, pay around $700 -$1000 (but it lets you use the laundry facilities. Milk, $5 - $6 a gallon. Gas is close to $4 if not already there.
Was it a great time, you bet. Could'nt afford it now if NWA reopened the pilot base! (Well, I guess I could, but I don't like living paycheck to paycheck and would like to have some savings when I retire)