Originally Posted by
HwkrPlt
Going from a 121 type operation to flying 800 hours a year at a 135 is going to kill you, especially at 65+. Doing 500 hours a year of retail 135 was enough to give me second thoughts on an aviation career, doing 800+ at an airline is a cake walk.
Seems like high volume 135 isnt for you. Its not for a lot of folks. But for some (150 or so) its perfect. We understand that. We post on FB and other places and clearly state that its a tough job sometimes but for 135 its got the pay and tempo that some guys desire. We have lots of former 121 guys. We have also hired a few 121 guys that realized it wasn't for them. They didn't come **** all over our posts because it was a hard job, they just said thanks and we helped them along the way. So its one of these things where lots of people wont be a good fit. Chase is out here talking to the people who will be a good fit because inside Baker thats all that matters. The rest is outside noise.
We appreciate your opinions on 135 for 121 guys but we are still hiring 121 guys an they are still thriving at Baker.
Thanks!