Originally Posted by webecheck

Not sure how many people contributing to this thread are actually UA WB pilots. I am.

Yes you can probably try to fly and break guarantee as a reserve. Why work hard when paid the least though….

Right now junior line holders were hired a year ago. I suspect that will slow down a bit but who knows with all the airplanes on order. Waive everything and people even junior to that are getting lines. Get a line, and you can fly 90-95hrs no problem. For the even better good deal stuff, you’ll need to live local or have some seniority, but it’s not 10 years. I have less and cleared over 130 and 140hrs credit in 2 of the last 6 months. Never worked more than 11 days in a month either.

for QoL, you need to look at trips and compare. You can work 9 days for around 75 hours at Ua if you want. Stay on home time zone if desired. If you fly a WB, idc what airline you’re at, you’re going to fly at night. Personally I think out and back intl flying is easier having compared my trips with freight trips. That night sort stuff has to be hands down the worst flying anyone can do. Having done it all, a simple double augment intl out and back is the easiest and requires no recovery time for me. Easy to stay on home body clock, and 3 or 4 trips gets you a compliant line.

I will add, pension + b fund is nice. Higher b fund (presumably going to match deltas)plus good performance could yield a comparable result. How long does pension remain as companies everywhere are trying to shed them. Personally I’d probably prefer the UPS combined retirement package, but then again with 18% and our upgrade times, you can go straight to a $350hr nb Capt seat if it’s just about money and make more. (New contract speculation)