Originally Posted by
A Pilot
Good question. Maybe twenty years maybe never. But if you make it to an international pilot on a 777, 787, or the 797s or whetever planes they have then would be a pretty good gig. For that matter being a narrow body captain is a good gig too.
You sound like me twenty years ago. Since then, I have gone though a couple of furloughs, crashpads, stress and made it to be a B727 captain with a 200K salary. And soon I will be losing my job and will start all over. And knowing what I know, if I could go back in time I would do it all over again, except I would save more money.
You have the right attitude and you will make it. Remember to have fun along the way. I enjoyed all my flying jobs. Happiness isnt found at the end of the road but along the way.
I am not at all bitter. I knew what I was getting into twenty five years ago. It sounds like you know what you ae getting into too. And when I am your FO in the RJ we will have some good laughs. I have a lot of good stories to share.
I am sorry to hear that you are losing your job after investing so much. What major airline are you getting laid off from if you don't mind me asking and which regional airline did you decide on going to?
Did you consider going Corporate instead of regionals?
Best of luck to you. Makes me think about our own future in this crazy business. I do love flying though so I will be at it come hell or high water.