Originally Posted by
JetJock16
I ask you, why would a senior CA at DAL, AA, CAL, US, etc decide to hang them up when they’ve lost so much of their retirement and they are still making $160K-$225K/year while only working 9-14 days or so per month. I’ve come across so many mainline pilots that plan on flying right up until either 65 or they medical out because they either bid reserve/last call and only work once every other month or they have to suck it up to recoup their losses (waiting for that “to good to pass up” retirement package). Yes with QOL is not what it once was but after years/decades with their airline they can’t just walk away without the package.
I didn't clarify which "seasoned" pilots I was talking about. I meant the ones that have been at the regionals for over a decade without much opportunity to get picked up by something bigger. Besides, when they finally have the chance to go to a major, they have to start over with pay and QOL.
Originally Posted by
JetJock16
Good day and good luck.
Thanks. Good luck to you as well.