Originally Posted by N39E002

As you know, NJASAP has been unable to negotiate in Section 6. Instead, they have used IBB and have fallen behind Legacy/QOL considerably in recent years. In addition, I've only ever seen one pilot union attempt to destroy members in good standing that disagree with them: NJASAP.

I wasn't comfortable with NJASAP or the collective decisions of the NJA pilot group determining my fate. There is much more solidarity with ALPA, much less corruption and they are more more effective. ALPA isn't perfect -- but I'm a happy and proud union member. They are much more aggressive and willing to fight for my best interests.

NJASAP currently has zero leverage to negotiate any improvements to anything. The company has owned the union due to the toxic culture and political failures. There is no chance of improvement. Zero.

In hindsight it was a very good decision to leave, although there were significant stressors that first two years after the transition.

I am at home much more than I was at NJA. This can't be stressed enough.

Work is much less stressful.

The biggest pro is the pilot group is more professional and I'm at home much more.

Cons: training, vacation, medical insurance, red eyes and the crew food at the airlines is absolutely abhorrent.

The pay is probably 30-40% more at legacies comparing apples-to-apples (considering time spent at work). It may not last, the economy and global political events are often unpredictable.

Being home much more may have a significant impact in your marriage. That may be a good thing, that may not.

NetJets is a very good company. I'm glad they were around during the last decade. NJA pilots were making more than legacy pilots then and had more stability during the decade of on and off bankruptcies. But, after that period ended things changed.

Best wishes to you. If you decide to stay, NJA is a very nice career -- however I know I could never do anything close to 7-days on the road ever again listening to Pedro's ego driven lies. Years wasted...