Long term leave request sitting on the hard drive. Resignation letter is in the same directory. Money's in the bank & everything is paid for. Wife and family not only on board, they insist.

I changed careers to a profession that pays less because I like flying. I never applied to Northwest Airlines, had no interest in flying for them and would have remained at a regional if NWA were the other choice. If significantly re-routed, I'll squawk 1200 and continue VFR. You can do that under part 91.

I'm going to have to learn to fly the Falcon, but finding room for the crew bags isn't a problem and the Jepps are left in the closet too. Last time I flew corporate we sometimes went from the jet to a helicopter, making the ride to downtown a lot more fun than the crew van. Four day Type at Flight Safety doesn't sound very difficult.

How's that for flexibility?

I love Delta and enjoy working here. However, am I willing to take a pay cut and move 1,000 miles so someone else can shop my job? eh' no thanks.

The equation is simple... If result is > or = status quo = no changes. If result < Status Quo = Formal Leave Request. If Leave denied then Resignation + ((ALPA can KMA for outsourcing our Captain gigs) * 2).

Think your wife might like Dallas, or Savannah? If the economy turns around the G250 and 650 should be hot products.