Originally Posted by
pitchtrim
I do like the pay at southwest looking at these numbers, but yes those block times are brutal. Spent too many years getting burnt out in the regionals flying that much to want to make the jump to southwest. Not that widebody long haul is for everyone, but I certainly prefer it. Food for thought for pilots considering various jobs.
WAY too much flying. 2.5 times my block hours and 3 times my salary… on year one pay. I’m surprised by how many people are enamored by that. No thanks.