Originally Posted by
ShortBus_Driver
Does anyone know roughly how a 30 yr career at NJA currently compares w other majors in terms of total compensation? (wages, benefits, 401k, retirement, etc).
Someone told me that you can make as much there as at the Legacy carriers.
True, false? Thoughts?
Thanks
TRUE
(you'll make more at SW, UPS and FDX)
As far as legacy carriers, too many variables to compare. At NetJets pay varies- 7/7, 15 or 18 day-sched. At the airlines pay also differs, wide-body vs single aisle.
I came from the airlines, some of the monthly expenses I once had:
-$120 crash pad. No commuting at NetJets.
-$200-250 meals. Free meals at NetJets
-$100 medical & dental insurance. Free bennies at NetJets, and they're better.
Plus the other little things (tip reimbursments, uniform allowence, etc)
Some people, specially the younger regional guys look at the pay scales, and say "you'll top out higher at the majors, I'll go there". I find it amazing they're comparing pay 25 years down the road, and making a decision base on that.
ShortBus driver, I'm not trying to sell you Netjets, just giving you some insight.